By Sam WallerWhen Jackson Chapman decided to pass on an opportunity to play junior college baseball, he didn’t realize it would lead to him participating in the College World Series.

By Melinda L. LucasPictures for varsity and JV football players have been set for this week, with volleyball teams and cheerleaders scheduled next week.Members of the Albany varsity and junior varsity football teams will be in full pads on Friday, Aug.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Golf Club will hold its annual Labor Day tournament Saturday-Sunday, Sept. 3-4, at Albany Golf Course.Entries for the two person scramble are limited to 44 teams – 22 in the morning flight and 22 in the afternoon flight.

By Sam WallerAlbany High School fall-sports athletes and cheerleaders will be introduced to the public Monday, Aug. 8 at the Albany Athletic Booster Club’s Ice Cream Supper at Bank Park.Booster Club member Amanda Tabor said organizers are expecting around 400 people to attend.

By Sam WallerTwo Albany athletes earned all-state baseball honors just in time for one to start the next sports season and a new school year.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lady Lions volleyball team has some holes to fill after advancing to the Region II-2A tournament last year, but there are also some key pieces in place to build around for 2022.After four days of practice, the Lady Lions will scrimmage on Friday, Aug. 5 and Saturday, Aug. 6.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions football program enters every season with high expectations. This year, the Lions have a target on their backs.Albany is the preseason No. 1 team in Class 2A Division II as selected by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football magazine after reaching the state semifinals in 2021.

By Sam WallerFans of Albany Lions and Lady Lions athletics will get to meet members of fall sports teams for football, volleyball, and cross country Monday, Aug. 8 at the Albany Athletic Booster Club’s Ice Cream Supper at the Bank Park.Food will be served at 6:30 p.m.

By Sam WallerParticipants in the Albany Lions and Lady Lions cross country program will report for the start of preseason workouts at 8:00 a.m. Monday, Aug. 1 at the high school gym foyer.The new season sees the return of coach Ginger Norton, who last coached the program in 2013.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lady Lions volleyball program will begin preseason practice at 7:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 1 at the Albany Junior/Senior High gymnasium in preparation for the upcoming season.“The girls will need to be here about 7:15 a.m.