By Melinda L. Lucas Albany senior Alayna Koemel participated in her first golf meet of the season last week, playing as a medalist and tying for sixth overall at the Hawley golf tournament held before spring break on March 4.

By Melinda L. Lucas After taking a week off for spring break, members of the Albany High School tennis team will be back in action on Wednesday, March 18, hosting players from Breckenridge and Anson at the local courts starting at 2:00 p.m.

By Kathy Thomson Close to 40 girls are signed up to participate in the Albany Girls Softball Association this year, and the new president, Beth Roysdon, is working on schedules. “As of now, the 8-U and 10-U are playing against Breckenridge teams,” said Roysdon.

By Donnie A. Lucas Despite working short-handed, Albany track-sters competed in the Buckaroo Relays in Breckenridge last Thursday, placing in a number of events. The local high school teams will compete in Hamlin on Saturday, with preliminary running events and field events starting at 9:00 a.m.

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

By Donnie A. Lucas The Cubs and Lady Cubs competed at the Breckenridge track and field meet on March 3, bringing back several ribbons and recording improved times and distances. The junior high teams were off this week for spring break, but they will compete again on Friday, March 20 at Eastland.

By Kathy Thomson There will be a send-off for Wesley Estridge at 11:00 a.m.

By Kathy Thomson Several Moran Lady Bulldogs were recently awarded all-district basketball honors. Sophomore Johnnie Hise was selected to the second team all-district.

By Kathy Thomson Classes at the Moran Independent School District will resume at the normal time on Monday, March 16, after the week-long spring break vacation on March 9-13.  Cheer Tryouts Practices for students trying out for next year’s cheer squads will take place from 4:05 to 5:00 p.m.

By Kathy Thomson Activities planned in Moran this month have included fundraisers, starting a community garden, and painting activities. Ladies are invited a fun and creative activity planned at the Moran Community Center this Saturday evening, March 14.