By Donnie A. Lucas Local students will have the opportunity to participate in several sports camps during the summer break, including one scheduled June 1-3 the week after school ends.

By Donnie A. Lucas The Lion baseball team won two straight games in the area series last week against Ozona, advancing to the regional quarterfinal round of the playoffs starting Friday.

By Sandy Morris Moran schools put the wraps on their athletic year this past weekend when a local hurdler competed at the state meet.

By Melinda L. Lucas The Albany junior high tennis team brough home several medals from last week’s district tournament, including gold in both girls and boys doubles.

By Donnie A. Lucas A pair of Albany jumpers made their first trip to the Class 2A UIL State Track Meet last Friday, picking up valuable experience if not medals. Sophomore Cole Chapman competed in the high jump, clearing 6-02 to finish in eighth place.

By Donnie A. Lucas Although they waited to score late in both games of the bi-district baseball series against Coleman last week, the Lions earned a two-game sweep to advance to the area round of the playoffs.

By Donnie A. Lucas A recap of Albany High’s athletic success during the 2020-2021 school year was given at the annual All-Sports Banquet on Tuesday, including the announcement of several special memorial awards.

By Sandy Morris Moran sophomore athlete Alli Scott took home the gold in the 100 meter hurdles at the Region 2 1A track meet at Angelo State University in April and earned a trip to the University Interscholastic League Track and Field State Championships taking place this weekend, May 6 to May 8.

By Melinda L. Lucas The Albany High School tennis team made an impressive showing at the Region 2-2A tennis tournament held April 26-27 in North Richland Hills, with junior Sarah Cotter making her first trip to the state meet in girls singles.

By Donnie A. Lucas The Lady Lion softball team lost two close games against Anson in the bi-district round of the Class 2A playoffs last week, ending the season for the Albany girls.