By Melinda L. LucasStudents at Nancy Smith Elementary School will showcase their athletic talents and enjoy a morning of fun during the school’s annual track and field day on Friday, May 16, at the Albany High School track.

The Albany junior high tennis program wrapped up its season in dominant fashion, with both the 7th and 8th grade girls teams winning district championships and the 8th grade boys doubles team earning a second-place finish.

By Melinda L. LucasWith a regular season loss to Hawley on April 22, the Albany Lions are going into the baseball playoffs with an 8-6-3 overall record. Albany will face De Leon this week in a best-of-three series for the bi-district title, with the first game set for 4:00 p.m.

By Melinda L. LucasAlbany will have nine athletes in five entries vying for state berths Friday and Saturday, May 9-10 at the Region II-2A tennis tournament at Richland Tennis Center in North Richland Hills.

The 2025 tournament season at the Albany Golf Club tees off this weekend with the second annual Christmas for Kids Tournament, scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, May 3–4.The two-day tournament is a three-person scramble format, with a $125 entry fee per player.

By Melinda L. LucasThe Albany tennis program claimed the boys team  at the District 10-2A tournament and qualified nine entries for regional competition.Albany ended Monday’s play with the top mixed doubles team, the top girls doubles, first place boy singles and second place boys doubles.

By David H. WallerThe Albany High School boys golf team turned in two of their best rounds of the season at last week’s regional tournament but fell just short of advancing to state, finishing sixth in a highly competitive field.

Albany’s boys and girls track teams competed in the Region I-2A track meet last weekend in Springtown, facing one of the most competitive fields in recent memory. Though no athletes advanced to the state meet this year, coaches said the experience will be a motivator going forward.

By Melinda L. LucasAfter taking a long weekend off for the Easter holiday, the Albany Lions returned to the field for the last game of the regular baseball season on Tuesday against Hawley. Results were not available at press time and will be reported next week.

By David H. WallerAlbany’s track and field athletes are preparing for a major test this weekend as they head into the regional meet in Springtown.