By Sam WallerThe Moran Lady Bulldogs dropped two district basketball games last week before winter weather jumbled this week’s schedule.Weather forced postponement of games scheduled on Tuesday, Jan. 31 to Thursday, Feb. 2 (tonight). Moran will host May with the girls game tipping off at 5:30 p.m.

By Sam WallerRegistration deadline for the Albany Softball Association is Monday, Feb. 6.Registration forms are available at Nancy Smith Elementary School. Fees are $65 per girl for 8U, 10U, and 12U, but discounts are offered for families with multiple players.

By Sam WallerThe calendar has just ticked over to February, but that qualifies as springtime in Texas high school sports.The Albany Lions and Lady Lions have begun practicing for baseball and softball, while track, tennis, and golf programs are also gearing up.

By Sam WallerThree Albany Lions football players were honored for their achievements in the classroom with inclusion on the Texas High School Coaches Association’s Academic All-State team.Cole Chapman earned second team honors, while Coy Lefevre and Keatin Russell received honorable mention.

By Sam WallerAlbany Lions head baseball coach David Fairchild was inducted into the Fannin County Sports Hall of Fame at its banquet Saturday, Jan. 28.

By Sam WallerThe Albany youth basketball teams wrapped up their regular seasons Saturday, Jan. 28, getting five wins and a tie in games played at Hawley and Merkel.The teams will take part in postseason tournaments Saturday, Feb. 4, at Eula.

By Sam WallerThe Albany junior high basketball teams saw their seasons come to an unexpectedly early end this week with the winter weather afflicting the area playing a large part.The Cubs and Lady Cubs were to have played Stamford on Monday, Jan. 30 to wrap up the schedule.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lady Lions suffered through another frustrating week in the District 10-2A girls basketball race with losses to Haskell and Hamlin.After having the district bye on Tuesday, Jan. 31, Albany (8-18 overall, 1-9 district) visits Stamford at 6:15 p.m. Friday, Feb. 3.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions are on the cusp of clinching a spot in the boys basketball playoffs after sweeping their District 10-2A games last week against Haskell and Hamlin.Entering an open date on Tuesday, Jan.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions, along with fellow state champion football teams from Hawley, Benjamin, and Westbrook, were honored Sunday, Jan. 22 at a reception hosted by the Big Country Athletic Hall of Fame at the Mall of Abilene.