By Sam WallerFor the third year in a row, Albany had a finalist at the Class 2A state tennis tournament as Luke Marshal advanced in boys singles.Marshall played Mason Hatfield of Mason for the championship Wednesday, April 26 at Blossom Tennis Center in San Antonio, losing 4-6, 0-6.

By Sam WallerAlbany will have 16 athletes in individual events and two relays competing for trips to state this weekend at the Region II-2A track and field meet at Springtown.The top two finishers in each event at the regional meet automatically qualify for state.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions are headed back to the Class 2A state golf tournament after a strong finish at the Region II-2A tournament, played Monday-Tuesday, April 17-18 at Old Brickyard Golf Course in Ferris.

By Sam WallerMoran’s Alli Scott won four events at the District 13-1A track meet Thursday, April 13, at May, taking the first step toward a return to the state meet.Scott, a two-time state qualifier, will compete in the area meet on Thursday, April 20 (today), at Hermleigh.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions are officially qualified for the Class 2A baseball playoffs after running their winning streak to seven.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lady Lions endured a difficult week, splitting games with Baird and Cross Plains, as they look to get back on the right path with the softball playoffs looming.Albany (15-12-1 overall, 7-3 District 8-2A) visited Cisco on Tuesday, April 18, falling 15-0.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Junior High tennis program continues preparations for district competition with an intrasquad tournament Thursday, April 20 (today) at the high school courts.Coach M.J. Reneau said the junior high schedule must work around other events.

By Sam WallerLast year’s state tennis tournament was a history-making event for Albany as Sarah Cotter claimed the first state tennis championship in school history.Coach M.J.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions won the boys team title Thursday, April 13 at the area track meet between Districts 9-2A and 10-2A, qualifying all but one athlete for regional competition.The Region II-2A meet  is scheduled for Friday-Saturday, April 28-29 at Springtown.

By Sam WallerThe Moran track and field teams had their final competition before district on Thursday, April 6 at Hermleigh’s Wind Energy Relays.Moran athletes are competing Thursday, April 13 (today) at the District 13-1A meet at May. Running prelims are scheduled to start at 10:15 a.m.