By Sam WallerMoran’s Alli Scott won four events at the District 13-1A track meet Thursday, April 13, at May, taking the first step toward a return to the state meet.Scott, a two-time state qualifier, will compete in the area meet on Thursday, April 20 (today), at Hermleigh.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions are officially qualified for the Class 2A baseball playoffs after running their winning streak to seven.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lady Lions endured a difficult week, splitting games with Baird and Cross Plains, as they look to get back on the right path with the softball playoffs looming.Albany (15-12-1 overall, 7-3 District 8-2A) visited Cisco on Tuesday, April 18, falling 15-0.

By Sam WallerShackelford County 4-H members had a solid showing Saturday, April 15 at the Texas 4-H Shooting Sports Extravaganza.Landon Kreitler took first place in both senior skeet and senior sporting clay in the competition held at the Texas 4-H Conference Center at Lake Brownwood.

By Sam WallerAbout 100 tickets have been sold for Project Graduation’s raffle of a Sony PlayStaion 5 gaming console.“We definitely want to sell more,” Project Graduation organizer Amanda Tabor said.Tickets are one for $5 or five for $20. The prize drawing will be held Monday, May 8.

By Donnie A. LucasSix Albany High School students will compete in the Region II-2A UIL Academic Meet on Friday at Grayson College in Denison.Five of the qualifiers are entered in journalism events, with one student advancing to the regional level in computer science.

By Sam WallerA few changes were made for the 2024 Shackelford Youth and Livestock Show on Tuesday, April 11 at the Shackelford Youth and Livestock Association’s annual meeting.

By Sam WallerMatthews Memorial Presbyterian Church’s fundraising efforts for its summer mission trip to Belize will continue with three items up for bid following the concert and auction held at the Aztec Theater.“The worship concert and auction went well,” MMPC youth minister Becky Wills said.

A reception was held at First Baptist Church Albany to recognize Frances Cox’s 90th birthday.Four generations of her family as well as friends, neighbors and her “church family” enjoyed cake and punch while exchanging congratulations.

By Sam WallerAn evening of praise and worship is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. Sunday, April 30 at The Feed Store to celebrate the fifth Sunday of the month.Organizer Kyle Viertel said the event is open to all ages and denominations.“Everyone is welcome,” Viertel said.