By Donnie A. LucasLocal high school athletes will be honored for their participation and achievements in sports for the 2021-2022 school year at the annual All-Sports Banquet scheduled for Tuesday, May 17 in the main gym at the high school.The serving lines for the meal will start at 7:00 p.m.

By Sam WallerAlbany finished fifth out of 12 in the team standings in their first appearance since 1994 at the state golf tournament.The tournament was played Monday-Tuesday, May 9-10 at Lions Golf Course in Austin.Albany shot a team score of 358-352–710 to move up a spot in the final round.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions took the first step in the Class 2A baseball playoffs last week, sweeping their bi-district series against Winters at Abilene Cooper.The Lions (15-4) won the series opener 11-4 on Friday, May 6, then completed the sweep with a 12-0 victory in Game 2 on Saturday, May 7.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lady Lions continued their run in the Class 2A softball playoffs by sweeping their area series with Ozona.On Friday, May 6, Albany won the series opener 12-3 at San Angelo Lake View, then clinched the sweep with a 12-2 victory on Monday, May 9 at Stanton.

By Sam WallerFive Albany athletes will be trying to go faster, higher, and farther Friday, May 13 at the Class 2A state track meet at Myers Stadium in Austin.For the boys team, Tye Edgar is entered in the pole vault, Cole Chapman in the triple jump, and Adam Hill in the 110 hurdles.

By Sam WallerMembers of the Albany Junior High tennis claimed three division titles and another 10 top four finishes last week at the junior high district tournament at Abilene’s Rose Park Tennis Center.

By Sam WallerMoran’s Alli Scott earned a return to state three times over last week at the Region II-1A track meet, qualifying in three events.Scott, a junior, qualified for state last year in the 100 hurdles.

By Sam WallerWhen the 2022 Albany Lions golf team tees it up at the state tournament next week, it will be continuing a legacy that dates back more than 60 years.From 1959 through 1969, the Lions qualified for state 10 times in 11 years.

By Sam WallerThe ladies of the Albany High School classes of 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 showed that football isn’t purely a male domain Sunday, May 1, with an entertaining Powder Puff game at Nail Stadium.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lady Lions advanced to the second round of the Class 2A softball playoff by sweeping their bi-district series against Hawley.On Thursday, April 28, the Lady Lions won the first game 14-6, then completed the sweep Saturday, April 30 with a 7-6 victory.