By Donnie A. Lucas The two boys teams in the Youth Basketball League participated in the season ending tournament, with the fifth graders winning their division and the sixth graders placing third. The two girls’ team did not compete in the tournament due to a conflict with another activity.

By Donnie A. Lucas The Lady Lion softball team played in a four-team scrimmage in Snyder last Saturday, coming out on top against Brownfield 8-6 but losing to Snyder 10-1 and Coahoma 8-7. Albany is scheduled to host another scrimmage on Friday against Anson at 4:00 p.m.

By Donnie A. Lucas Six members of the Albany High football team were recognized recently by being named to the Big Country Preps All-Big Country team.

By Sandy Morris This is the last week to sign up  any softball players for the spring season with the Albany Girls Softball Association. Jacey Shack, president of AGSA, said registration forms have been delivered to all local schools.  He also said there will be an open board meeting at 7:00 p.m.

By Donnie A. Lucas The Lady Lions closed out the 2020-2021 basketball season with a pair of losses last week. The varsity ended the season with an overall 6-8 record, including a 3-7 district mark. “This was really a tough year in a really tough district,” coach Tate Thompson said.

By Donnie A. Lucas The Lion basketball team finished the regular season with three wins, the final two at home. Albany is currently in third place behind Cisco and Anson, who will battle on Friday in their season finale that will decide the final district standings.

By Donnie A. Lucas The Albany Youth Basketball League played games on the road last Saturday, with the final day of double elimination bracket play tournaments to be held this Saturday for the boys’ teams. The girls’ teams will be unable to compete due to conflicts.

By Sandy Morris The Moran varsity girls and boys basketball teams are both in the middle of district competition with both teams hosting Cross Plains on Friday, Jan. 29. Both teams are scheduled to travel to Rising Star on Friday, Feb. 5.

By Sandy Morris Even though it’s still cold outside, it isn’t too soon to start thinking about spring sports, and the Albany Girls Softball Association is ready for action. Jacey Shack, president of AGSA, said board members met last Wednesday, Jan. 27 and set registration dates and fees.

By Donnie A. Lucas Workouts for softball and baseball have started in the last week, with track practices starting Monday for high school. With basketball season still in session, there will be some overlap especially on the boys side.