By Melinda L. Lucas In their last two warm-up meets before next week’s district tournament, Albany High School golfers have continued to improve and turned in some impressive results from a March 29 practice at Shady Oaks Golf Course in Baird.

By Sandy Morris It’s been six years in the making with the past four years of dedicated hard work, but Albany High School senior athlete Wesley Estridge finally made his goal become a reality.

By Donnie A. Lucas The Lion baseball team opened district last week with a pair of wins, including a rally for a win over Stamford and a no-hitter against Haskell.

By Donnie A. Lucas The Albany track teams competed in Breckenridge last Thursday as the final tune-up before the District 10-2A meet. Albany hosted the district meet on Wednesday (yesterday), but results were not available prior to the printing deadline for this week’s issue.

By Donnie A. Lucas The junior high district track meet is set for Saturday, March 27, in Hamlin. All four Albany teams will participate, including seventh and eighth grade boys and girls teams. Field events for the four divisions will begin at 9:00 a.m.

By Sandy Morris The Moran varsity track team members competed over Spring Break on Thursday, March 18 at the May Tiger Relays. The next meet is scheduled for Friday, March 26 at Paint Rock. Varsity Girls Results Hannah Noble placed second in the 100 and 200 meter dash.

By Donnie A. Lucas After taking a break last week, the Lion baseball team and Lady Lion softball girls both returned to district play this week. The softball team was 2-0 as spring break started, with district wins over Gorman and Baird. The girls traveled to Cross Plains Tuesday, winning 13-5.

By Sandy Morris Senior athlete Wesley Estridge has worked his way to the top of Region 6, Division 3 Single Heavy Weight Powerlifting, and has advanced to the state meet, set for Saturday, March 27 in Abilene. A send-off for Estridge will be held at 1:00 p.m.

By Sandy Morris The Big Country Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) recently announced the list of coaches and athletes selected to participate in the Big Country Chevy Dealers 2021 FCA All-Star Festival.

By Donnie A. Lucas Despite schedule conflicts because of spring break last week, the Lion and Lady Lion track teams competed well at the Eastland meet held March 18.