By Sam WallerThe Albany Junior High Cubs and Lady Cubs opened their track and field seasons Monday, Feb. 28, with a meet at Anson.In the girls competition, Albany athletes had 11 first places – nine in seventh grade events and two in eighth grade.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions and Lady Lions track and field teams had the start of their season delayed last week because of winter weather, but will hit the ground running Thursday, March 3 (today) at Anson.The Albany boys return two state qualifiers in senior Luke Ivy and junior Cole Chapman.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Little Dribblers league completed its third week of games Saturday, Feb. 26 at the Albany gyms.The league will conclude its season Saturday, March 5 with 10 games. The schedule for Week 4 follows.Boys – Black vs. Blue, 9:00 a.m.; Red vs. Gray, 10:00 a.m.; Gray vs.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions baseball team will be at full strength this weekend when it plays its first varsity games.The Lions will play at the Eastland tournament on Thursday, March 3 (today), and Friday, March 4.

By Sam WallerAfter seeing last week’s tournament wiped out by the weather, the Albany Lions tennis team doubled up with two events this week.On Wednesday, March 2, an Albany meet pitted players from Albany, Breckenridge, Bronte, Highland, Stamford, and Winters in round robin competition.

By Sam WallerLittle League tryouts have been rescheduled for this weekend following last week’s winter storm.League organizer Paul Hamilton said tryouts for players ages 8-12 will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, March 5 at the Little League complex on Griffin Road.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions golf team restarted its season Wednesday, March 2, at Hawley after an abortive attempt last week.The Lions were scheduled to open last week at Haskell. Even with the event moved up two days to Tuesday, Feb.

By Sam WallerFour members of the Moran Lady Bulldogs were recognized for their achievement with inclusion on the All-District 13-1A girls basketball team.Senior Johnnie Hise was named to the first team with junior Hannah Noble earning a spot on the second team.

By Sam WallerFour Moran students earned individual honors Monday, Feb. 28, at the District 13-1A One-Act Play contest at Eula.Hannah Rogers earned a spot on the All-Star Cast, while Harmony Slaughter was named Outstanding Crew.

By Donnie A. LucasIn a little over a week, local residents are invited to a cultural family festival at the Old Jail Center, this time to experience Helidonismata, a Greek celebration of spring to be held on Saturday, March 12.The event is set from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m.