By Sam WallerParticipation remained strong as Albany Junior/Senior High’s summer conditioning program for prospective athletes entered its second week despite numerous other activities demanding time.

By Sam WallerAlbany Little League saw one of its all-star teams advance in the 2023 Little League International Tournament as it hosted its final games of the year.“The season wrapped up really well, and over 160 kids played ball,” Albany Little League organizer Paul Hamilton said.

By Sam WallerAlbany’s summer 7-on-7 program wraps up its short season this week at the Division III State 7-on-7 Tournament.The 32-team event will be played Thursday, June 22 (today), and Friday, June 23, at Veterans Park and Athletic Complex in College Station.

By Sam WallerAlbany’s summer 7-on-7 program qualified for the 7-on-7 State Tournament by winning its side of the Abilene State Qualifying Tournament Friday, June 9 at McMurry University.Albany qualified in Division II, which includes Class 1A (six-man) through Class 3A Division II.

By Sam WallerAlbany Lions baseball coach David Fairchild has been recognized by his peers by being selected to coach in this year’s Texas High School Baseball Association All Star Game.

By Sam WallerEight Albany graduates took to courts and fields for the last time as high schoolers last week during the 2023 Big Country FCA All-Star Festival.Local participation started Friday, June 9, with the 10th annual FCA All-Star softball and baseball games at San Angelo.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Athletic Booster Club is selling raffle tickets for a custom autographed football commemorating Albany’s 2022 Class 2A Division II state championship.

By Sam WallerTwo Albany Little League teams competed in a Machine Pitch tournament last week with two more beginning postseason play this week.Albany hosted a four-team, double-elimination bracket in the Machine Pitch tournament with opponents from Breckenridge and Cisco.

By Sam WallerRegistration remains open for the Albany Volleyball Camp, but space is running out, according to camp director M.J. Reneau.The camp is scheduled for Monday-Wednesday, June 26-28, for students entering first through ninth grades.

By Sam WallerPlans have been finalized for Albany Junior/Senior High’s summer conditioning program, which will start Monday, June 12.The program is open to all incoming seventh through 12th graders who plan to participate in interscholastic sports.Summer workouts are subject to UIL regulations.