By Sam WallerThe Albany Lady Lions softball team returned from spring break needing to fill a lineup hole, but have four weeks to work things out before the postseason starts.As one of just two Class 2A teams in District 8-2A, the Lady Lions are assured a spot in the playoffs.

Color photo packets of the youth basketball and Little Dribbler teams, taken by The Albany News, are ready for pickup this week at the News office.High school softball packets should arrive within the next week.In addition, a number of packages from previous sports have not yet been claimed.

By Sam WallerThe Moran Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs track and field teams both finished sixth in the team standings Thursday, March 10 at Cisco.The girls team scored 35 points, while the boys totaled eight.“We were the only 1A school at this meet and did well,” coach John Hughes said.

By Sam WallerMoran seniors Johnnie Hise and Hannah Rogers were recently named to the Texas High School Coaches Association girls basketball Academic All-State team.The THSCA Academic All-State teams recognize high school athletes who excel in grade point average, class rank, and ACT/SAT scores.

By Sam WallerMoran ISD has organized a new chapter of the National Honor Society. The chapter held an organizational meeting March 22, to vote on bylaws and a constitution, along with electing two interim officers.

By Sam WallerKirk House will return to Albany Sunday, March 27 for a Praise & Worship Night at The Feed Store.The program begins at 6:30 p.m.“We had Kirk in November of last year and are really glad he was able to come back and join us,” Feed Store director Tisha Wilkins said.

By Donnie A. LucasShackelford County residents who haven’t yet registered to vote have until April 7 to sign up if they want to participate in the special statewide amendment election and the county-wide hospital district election on May 7.

By Sam WallerFriendship Baptist Church is taking donations to help with relief efforts for tornado victims in Jacksboro, according to pastor Paul Johnston.Jacksboro was struck Monday by a line of storms that left a two-mile wide strip of damage.

By Sam WallerThe Shackelford County 4-H Club enjoyed a busy spring break week with a wide variety of activities.On Thursday, March 17 the club took a field trip to the Old Zoo Nature Trail in Cisco.“We did that just for fun,” Shackelford County extension agent Kelsey Bell said.