By Sam Waller
Deadline for exhibitors from the 2023 Shackelford County Youth and Livestock Show to have thank you notes to buyers written and ready to mail is Saturday, April 1.
Show participants must place their finished notes in a stamped, addressed envelope ready for mailing. Notes must be verified by Albany FFA adviser Chris Beard or Shackelford County extension agent Kelsey Bell.
By Donnie A. Lucas
With the annual Membership Sampler just two weeks away, rehearsals are well underway at the Prairie Theater to prepare the preview of the summer show in June.
The shortened version of the 85th anniversary Fandangle is set for Saturday, April 15 at Reynolds Bend on the Matthews Ranch.
Practices moved outdoors to the theater last week and will continue on both Monday and Thursday evenings through April 13 starting at 7:30 p.m.
By Melinda L. Lucas
A total of 34 teams were entered in AZE’s third annual Scholarship Cornhole Tournament last Saturday, with cash prizes handed out to the top three two-person teams in three different divisions.
In addition to the players themselves, there were quite a few spectators and people taking advantage of the three food trucks on site.
“It was a beautiful day, and we had a lot of fun,” said AZE officer Megaen Birdwell. “The tournament was well attended and possibly our most successful so far.”
By Sam Waller
The Albany Lions and Lady Lions track and field teams hosted the Roaring Lion Relays on Thursday, March 23, in one of their final meets before district competition.
Albany athletes were competing Thursday, March 30 (today) at Clyde’s Golden Shoe Relays in their final tuneup before the District 10-2A meet, scheduled for Thursday, April 6 at Cisco.
Lady Lions coach Ryder Peacock said having district teams Anson, Haskell, and Stamford in attendance at the local meet provided a hint of what to expect at district.
By Sam Waller
The Albany Lady Lions split a pair of District 8-2A softball games last week as the district schedule neared the midway point.
On Tuesday, March 28, the Lady Lions (12-10-1 overall, 4-1 district) hosted Eula, winning 1-0, and closing out the first round of district play with the first of back-to-back games against the Lady Pirates. Details will be reported next week.
After an open date on Friday, March 31, created by Gorman’s inability to field a team, Albany will visit Eula at 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 4, originally the Lady Lions’ district bye.
By Sam Waller
The Albany Lions bounced back from a loss in their District 8-2A baseball opener to even their league record last week.
The Lions (10-2 overall, 2-1 district) then hosted Haskell on Tuesday, March 28, winning 15-0. Details will be reported next week.
Albany plays its first district road game at 5:00 p.m. Friday, March 31, at Stamford.
On Tuesday, March 21, Albany lost to Hawley 2-1 despite holding a 5-2 advantage in hits.
By Sam Waller
The Albany High School tennis team won four division brackets and added three other top-three finishes March 21 at the Brownwood tournament in its final outing before district.
The District 10-2A tournament will be played Thursday, March 30 (today) and Friday, March 31 at Abilene. Albany has the top seed in each draw.
At Brownwood, Sidney Russell won girls singles, Jaci Chapman and Ella Webb won girls doubles, and Cade Fairchild and London Fuentes won boys doubles. In the B division, Mimi Ivy and Brooklyn Abbate won the girls doubles draw.
By Sam Waller
The Albany Lions boys golf team placed second in the team standings Monday, March 27, at the Coach David Middleton Memorial Tournament in Haskell, the team’s final outing before district.
The Lions open the District 10-2A tournament Monday, April 3 at Baird’s Shady Oaks Golf Course. The final round will be played Tuesday, April 4 at Sweetwater Country Club. The top two teams and top two individuals not on a qualifying team advance to the Region II-2A tournament Monday-Tuesday, April 17-18, at Old Brickyard Golf Course in Ferris.
By Sam Waller
The Albany junior high track and field teams enjoyed a productive day Friday, March 24, as they hosted their final meet before district competition.
The junior high district meet will be held Saturday, April 1 at Hamlin. Field events will start at 9:00 a.m. with running events starting at 1:00 p.m.
Boys coach Ryder Peacock said the athletes have made good progress over the three meets they’ve attended.
By Sam Waller
The Moran Bulldogs returned from spring break with a busy week as athletes from high school, junior high, and elementary competed in track meets.
The junior high started things off Tuesday, March 21 at Blanket. On March 23, the high school teams competed at Blanket. On Saturday, elementary students were in May.
