By Sam WallerNine Shackelford County graduates are scheduled to participate in the Big Country Fellowship of Christian Athletes All-Star Games coming up next weekend.

By Sam WallerAlbany graduate Luke Ivy fulfilled a dream recently when he signed to compete in track and field at Rice University.Ivy becomes Albany’s first signee for NCAA Division I men’s track since Drew Hudson competed at Princeton.“I never thought I’d be doing that,” Ivy said.

By Sam WallerTwo Albany Little League teams advanced in their respective divisions over the weekend in the District 5 tournament, starting with games at the Albany complex on Saturday, May. 28.

By Melinda L. LucasParents are reminded to stop by the Albany News office to pick up photo packets of players in various spring and summer sports league.Packages that weren’t paid in advance or charged to established accounts can be ordered when paid for.

By Sam WallerThere are still plenty of spots available for the youth golf clinic being sponsored by the Albany Kiwanis Club in cooperation with Central Texas Junior Golf.Organizer Coralie Tidwell said 16 aspiring golfers have already signed up for the free clinic with room for up to 40.

By Sam WallerFuture Albany Lions and Lady Lions athletes can learn the skills they will need down the road during a series of sports camps offered by local coaches.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Golf Club will host its annual Father’s Day Golf Tournament Saturday-Sunday, June 18-19 at the Albany Golf Course.Entry fee for the three-person scramble is $300 per team and includes one mulligan per person each day.The tournament will have 8:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions are back in the regional finals of the Class 2A baseball playoffs after sweeping the Clarendon Broncos in the regional semifinals at Lubbock Christian University’s Hays Field.

By Melinda L. LucasFor the second year in a row, children who attend Matthews Memorial Presbyterian Church Mother’s Day Out (MDO) were able to explore different parts of the Albany community.

By Sam WallerAlbany Methodist Church pastor Tim Trimble will be honored with a reception from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Saturday, June 4, with a change of location from the Feed Store to the Methodist Church fellowship hall.