By Sam WallerSeveral factors combined to disrupt Brian Hamilton’s college baseball career, but he started getting things back on track in 2022 at Harding University.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Junior High Lady Cubs volleyball teams opened their season Monday, Aug. 22 by splitting a pair of matches at Abilene Christian.Junior high teams are not allowed to practice until the start of school under UIL rules.

By Sidney BarteeThe Albany gymnasium wil be the site of a new elementary volleyball program.The Albany Lil’ Diggers will be led by former Albany coach Lauren Peacock, with assistance from high school volleyball volunteers.

By Sidney BarteeFootball season tickets are now available for 2022.The first game of the season is at home this Friday, Aug. 26 against Lubbock Trinity, followed by two away games in Dublin and Seymour and then two home games against Hawley and Comanche. District home games are Oct.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lady ­Lions capped off a 2-0 week Friday, Aug. 19 with a four-set victory against Eastland at home.After sweeping Olney 25-14, 25-12, 25-15 on Tuesday, Aug. 16 the Lady Lions defeated Eastland 19-25, 25-23, 25-18, 25-19 on Friday.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions showed big-play capability in their second preseason scrimmage, but they also had issues that will require improvement.The Lions outscored Early two touchdowns to one on Thursday, Aug. 18 in their final tuneup before the regular season at Robert Nail Memorial Stadium.

By Sam WallerThe Moran Bulldogs football team enjoyed a productive outing in its first scrimmage on Thursday, Aug. 11.“It went very well last week,” Bulldogs coach John Hughes said.Moran scored eight times during its three-team workout with Trent and Brookesmith at Trent, while not allowing a score.

By Sam WallerThe Moran Lady Bulldogs continued building team chemistry through the first week of volleyball matches, going 1-3.Moran played its first home match Tuesday, Aug. 16, hosting Gustine, before visiting Knox City on Saturday, Aug. 20. Results will be reported next week.

By Sam WallerEven though the pandemic cancelled his senior baseball season in Albany, and things didn’t go exactly as he hoped at Weatherford College, Ben West has worked through the difficulties and earned a spot at the next level.

By Sam WallerMembers of the Albany cross country program are continuing with their training as the first meet of the season draws nearer.Albany will open the season Wednesday, Aug. 31 at Haskell. The runners are entered in seven invitational meets before district competition in October.