By Sam WallerDeadline 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.

By Donnie A. LucasWith 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.

By Melinda L. LucasA 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.

By Sam WallerThe 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.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lady Lions split a pair of District 8-2A softball games last week as the district schedule neared the midway point.

By Sam WallerThe 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.

By Sam WallerThe 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.

By Sam WallerThe 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.

By Sam WallerThe 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.

By Sam WallerThe 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.