By Donnie A. Lucas The junior high track teams opened the season last Tuesday, March 2 in Breckenridge, followed by competing in the Albany meet on Monday. Coach M.J. Reneau said that the Breckenridge meet was a good beginning for the eighth grade.

By Donnie A. Lucas The Lions varsity baseball team defeated ­DeLeon last Tuesday, then played four games at the Glen Rose tournament on Thursday through Saturday, with a 1-2-1 result.

By Sandy Morris There will be a send-off for Albany High School athlete Wesley Estridge at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 11. The send-off will begin at the high school and proceed through the downtown area going towards Breckenridge.

By Melinda L. Lucas The Albany High School boys golf team finished third at the Hawley Golf Tournament last Wednesday, March 3, and several local golfers placed in the top 10 among the medalists.

By Donnie A. Lucas The Albany boys basketball program was represented well, taking nine spots in the District 10-2A All-District selections announced this week.

By Donnie A. Lucas The Lady Lions softball team had a full week of games last week, playing six bouts including five at the Clifton tournament on Friday and Saturday. Albany opened district competition this week, with a Tuesday game against Gorman. The Lady Lions won the contest 18-1.

By Donnie A. Lucas The Lion and Lady Lion track teams competed in the Anson Tiger Relays last Thursday, earning a number of ribbons and medals. The Albany track teams will be on the road this week to a meet in Hamlin on Saturday, March 13.

By Donnie A. Lucas The Lady Lion softball team won only one out of six tournament games last week in Eastland, but they gained much-needed experience that was even more important than a string of wins, according to coach Jimmy Fuentes.

By Sandy Morris Albany High School senior athlete Wesley Estridge has powered his way to the top of Region 6, Division 3 Single Heavy Weight Powerlifting, and is set to compete in Alvord on Friday, March 12.

By Donnie A. Lucas The Lion basketball team’s season came to an end last Tuesday with area-round playoff loss to the Lipan Indians, 75-46. Albany finished the season in second place in District 10-2A and defeated Petrolia in the bi-district game, 57-55.