By Donnie A. Lucas
A group of 20 Albany FCCLA members competed at the Regional Leadership Conference last week in Waco, with both Parliamentary Procedure teams and two other paired partners advancing to the state conference.
Both the Level 1 and Level 2 parliamentary teams are moving on to the State Regional Conference set for March 31 through April 2 in Dallas.
By Donnie A. Lucas
The Ragin’ Red Band is preparing for concert and sight reading competition set for March 28 at Cooper High School in Abilene, hoping to repeat last year’s Sweepstakes Award by bringing home a pair of Division I ratings.
The band earned a Division I at the marching contest last fall, and if they earn two more Division I ratings in concert and sight reading, the group will add another Sweepstakes Award to their collection.
By Melinda L. Lucas
Albany ISD students, facultyand staff are scheduled to be dismissed at the regular times on Friday, March 10 for the week-long spring break holiday.
The preschool classes will release at 2:30 p.m. as usual. All other classes will be dismissed at 3:00 p.m. at both campuses, with buses running at that time.
A regular “Friday schedule” will be observed.
Cheerleading try-outs will be held on the secondary campus during the morning, with results posted on the front door of the high school by the end of the school day at 3:00 p.m.
By Sam Waller
Shackelford County 4-H members Faith Fry and Grace Fry were the first locals to come away with awards from the Houston Livestock Show as both posted top-10 finishes in the horse judging contest.
In the senior division, Faith Fry placed seventh overall and second in reasons. In the junior division, Grace Fry was second overall and eighth in reasons.
The sisters were the only Shackelford County 4-H participants at the show. Several Albany FFA students are preparing to exhibit animal projects beginning this week.
By Sam Waller
The Albany Lions baseball team remained undefeated last week, winning two games at the weather-shortened Bonham/Bells tournament.
The Lions (4-1) played 4A Vernon in their home opener Tuesday, March 7, losing 7-4. Details will be reported next week.
Albany hosts its varsity tournament Thursday, March 9 (today) through Saturday, March 11. The Lions are scheduled to play Eastland at 9:00 a.m. and Seymour at 3:00 p.m. today, followed by Brady at 11:00 a.m. Friday and Winters at 11:00 a.m. Saturday.
By Sam Waller
The Lady Lions softball team closed out its tournament schedule last week by going 2-3 Thursday-Saturday, March 2-4 at the Clifton tournament.
Albany (8-9-1) was supposed to open District 10-2A play Tuesday against Gorman, but the Panthers forfeited because they didn’t have enough players.
Lady Lions coach Jimmy Fuentes announced a handful of schedule changes that will allow the team to take off most of next week for spring break.
By Sam Waller
The Albany track and field teams were left with nowhere to run Thursday, March 2 with the cancellation of the Bangs meet.
Albany athletes return to action Thursday, March 9 (today) at Cisco.
Boys coach Rod Britting said the loss of a meet was something the Lions would have to overcome in the weeks before the district meet on Thursday, April 6.
By Sam Waller
The Albany Lions golf team shot five rounds under 90 Monday, March 6 to finish second in the team standings at the Eula tournament at Baird’s Shady Oaks Golf Course.
Albany’s Myleigh Leveridge played in the girls division Wednesday, March 8. Results will be reported next week.
Albany golfers have next week off for spring break, then return to action Monday, March 20 (boys) and Wednesday, March 22 (girls) at the Trent tournament at Shady Oaks.
By Sam Waller
The Albany tennis team came away with nine medals, including five gold, Tuesday, Feb. 28 in a two-team competition with Hawley at Rose Park Tennis Center in Abilene.
Albany will host its tournament Thursday, March 9 (today). Coach M.J. Reneau said action will get underway at 8:30 a.m.
Albany engaged in bracket play against Hawley with players competing in both singles and doubles.
By Sam Waller
For former Shackelford County judge Ross Montgomery, a brief stint in the National Football League was just a precursor to his true calling.
After two seasons as a running back with the Chicago Bears, Montgomery left the gridiron behind to take a job with Exxon in Houston. Along the way, he married his wife, Martha, whom he met while in college at TCU. The couple will celebrate their 52nd anniversary in June.
