By Sam WallerThe Albany Lady Lions opened the District 8-2A softball schedule Monday, March 14 with an 18-2 victory over Cross Plains at Webb Park.After taking the rest of the week off for spring break, the Lady Lions will host May at 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 22 in their second district outing.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions and Lady Lions track and field teams dealt with weather and injury issues in addition to competition from larger schools last week at Jim Ned’s Tribe Relays.The varsity boys placed fifth in the team standings with 77 points, while the girls were sixth with 45¼ points.

By Sam WallerThree members of the Moran Bulldogs boys basketball team earned spots on the All-District 13-1A team, which was selected by vote of district coaches.Senior Arren Hawley was named to the second team, while sophomore Caleb York and freshman Ellis Hise received honorable mention.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions baseball team went 1-2 last week at the Eastland tournament in the first varsity action of the season.Albany will host its own tournament this weekend, weather permitting.

By Sam WallerAlbany graduate Joshua Dyer made his first home run with the McMurry Warhawks one to remember, hitting his first college grand slam in a recent home game.Dyer connected in the eighth inning of 14-12 loss to University of the Ozarks on Monday, Feb. 28 at McMurry’s Walt Driggers Field.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions golf team won the team title with two of the top three individual scores Wednesday, March 2, at the Hawley tournament.Albany followed up by finishing eighth at the Eula tournament, played Monday, March 7, at Shady Oaks Golf Course.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions tennis team competed in two events last week with 11 players making up seven entries in an Albany tennis meet on Wednesday, March 3, while the bulk of the lineup spent the weekend at the Brock team tournament.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lady Lions took on seven opponents from larger schools last week, winning once and playing well in a string of close losses.On Tuesday, March 8, the Lady Lions began their final week of nondistrict play with a 11-6 loss to Breckenridge at Webb Park.

By Sam WallerAlbany track and field athletes combined for 10 first place finishes last week at meets at Anson and Eastland.Both meets were held Thursday, March 3. The start of  the season was delayed a week after weather forced the cancellation of the first meet at Breckenridge.

By Sam WallerTwelve Albany basketball players were recognized for their efforts this season with inclusion on the All-District 10-2A teams, which were selected by a vote of district coaches.