By Sam WallerThe Albany Lady Lions got their softball season off to a belated start Monday, Feb. 17 with a 9-1 loss to Lipan at Webb Park.The game against Westbrook on Friday has been cancelled because of weather, but Albany is  scheduled to play in the Eula tournament Thursday, Feb.

By Sam WallerTryouts for Albany Little League baseball and softball, originally scheduled for this weekend, have been pushed back a week to Saturday, March 1 because of this week’s cold weather.Meanwhile, player registration continues this week with players urged to sign up as early as possible.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions secured their spot in the Class 2A Division II boys basketball playoffs last week with a pair of home victories, building momentum for the postseason.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lady Lions saw a difficult girls basketball season end on a frustrating note Tuesday, Feb. 4 with a 52-32 loss to Anson.The Lady Lions finished the season 5-20 overall with a 2-10 mark in District 10-2A.“I was really proud of the girls this year,” coach Ashlyn Bevel said.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions boys basketball team edged closer to securing a playoff berth last week, splitting games with Abilene TLCA and Cisco. and now look to improve their seeding after moving up to third in the district standings.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lady Lions continued their run of strong play last week, defeating Abilene TLCA before running into a buzzsaw at Cisco.The Lady Lions (5-19 overall, 2-9 District 10-2A) closed out the season Tuesday, Feb. 4 with a 52-32 loss against Anson. Details will be reported next week.

By Sam WallerWith basketball season winding down, Albany Lions and Lady Lions athletes turn their focus to spring sports.Competition begins this month for track, tennis, golf, softball and baseball with seasons extending to late April and into May.The first events will be Thursday, Feb.

JV Lions notch win over TLCA, prepare for season finaleBy Sam WallerThe Albany Lions junior varsity boys basketball game split games last week with Abilene TLCA and Cisco.The JV Lions hosted Anson on Tuesday, Feb. 4, winning  36-33. Details will be reported next week.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions varsity boys basketball team improved its chances of earning a playoff berth last week with a pair of wins over District 10-2A opponents.The Lions (10-6 overall, 5-3 district) continued their push for a postseason spot Tuesday, Jan.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lady Lions basketball team showed significant progress last week with competitive outings against District 10-2A opponents who are battling for playoff berths.The Lady Lions (4-18 overall. 1-8 district) continued the upward trend Tuesday, Jan.