By Sam Waller
The Albany Lady Lions softball team endured another weather cancellation last week, but bounced back with two big wins, the latter against Abilene TLCA in the District 8-2A opener.
The Lady Lions (6-1 overall, 1-0 district) played its second district game Tuesday, March 11 against Hawley in their final game of spring break week. Details will be reported next week. Albany resumes its normal schedule Tuesday, March 18 at Haskell.
By Sam Waller
The Albany Lions baseball team fashioned an undefeated run last week in the Albany Lion Varsity Baseball Tournament, the host team just didn’t get as many wins as it wanted.
The Lions (2-1-3) did not play this week over spring break. Albany returns to action at 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 18 when it visits Haskell in the District 8-2A opener.
By Sam Waller
Moran ISD has had a busy stretch before going on spring break.
Students Sam Stanley, Brylee Stautzenberer and Kielar Carr were inducted into the National Honor Society.
“The core values are Academics, Leadership, Service and Character,” Moran Principal Jo Hise said. “They had to exhibit those qualities in order to be nominated and voted upon. I’m very pleased to have them be a part of that organization.”
By David H. Waller
Last week marked the official start of the 2025 golf season at Albany Golf Club, as the course hosted its first high school tournaments in nearly a decade, with both boys’ and girls’ teams competing last Monday and Wednesday, respectively. The official start of the golf season last week brought a renewed energy to the course as members looked ahead to what will be a milestone year—the 100th anniversary of the club.
By David H. Waller
The Albany Mainstreet Playhouse took center stage this past weekend with their production of Rumors, marking a successful three-day run that brought renewed excitement to Albany’s theater scene. The show, directed by Lorna Ayers, entertained audiences while showcasing the cast’s strong chemistry.
By Lynsi Perry Musselman
The Lorax, Thing 1, 2 and 3, and Cat in the Hat, among other Dr. Seuss characters were seen on Nancy Smith Elementary School campus on Friday, February 28, to celebrate “Read Across America” week. The annual week-long event is celebrated in schools throughout the nation to coincide with the March 2nd birthday of children’s author Dr. Seuss, whose big day fell on a Sunday this year.
The Albany Masonic Lodge continues its tradition of giving back to the community, recently making donations to the Albany ISD Dyslexia Program and the local senior citizens center, as well as opening applications for its annual scholarship.
By Melinda L. Lucas
Shoppers should have plenty to choose from this Saturday at the special yard sale and bake sale to be held at the Shackelford County Show Barn from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
“We have so, so many things!” organizer Kristie Smith said earlier this week. “We have donations of big furniture, home furnishing and décor, kitchen items, and children’s items, which includes furniture, games, toys, and clothes. And there’s more being brought in this week. Now we need shoppers!”
By Melinda L. Lucas
A large group of 27 Albany FCCLA members, the most ever, competed at the Regional Leadership Conference last week in Waco, with most of them advancing on to the state meet in Dallas April 11-13.
“I’m very proud of them,” Jennifer Marshall, FCCLA sponsor, said. “For some of them, this was their first time to compete, and the judges were extremely impressed.”
By Sam Waller
The Albany Lady Lions softball team enjoyed its best week of the season so far, going 4-0, and now looks to keep the momentum going.
Albany (4-1) visited Roby on Tuesday, March 4. Results will be reported next week. At 5:00 p.m. Friday, March 7, Roby visits Albany.
The Lady Lions notched their first win of the season Tuesday, Feb. 25 with a 7-5 victory against Aspermont. Albany then beat Santa Anna, Merkel JV and Eastland JV over the weekend at the Eula tournament.
