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.

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.

By Sandy Morris Several Moran athletes have received honors following the 2020-2021 basketball season. Senior Dariann Hawley was named to the First Team Academic All-State Team.

By Donnie A. Lucas The junior high track teams competed in a local meet on March 9, continuing to improve times and distances in preparation for the district meet set for March 27 in Hamlin rather than Albany.

By Melinda L. Lucas Members of the Albany High School tennis team were on local courts March 9, hosting players from Cisco and Breckenridge in a tri-meet to prepare for next month’s district tournament. Local players will host Anson and Rotan on Monday, March 22.

By Sandy Morris The recent lifting of mask restrictions has changed the location of the junior high district track meet which eliminates the concession stand planned by the Albany Athletic Booster Club.

By Donnie A. Lucas Albany tracksters competed against mostly larger schools, along with windy West Texas conditions last Saturday at the Pied Piper Relays in Hamlin.