By David H. WallerAlbany’s high school track teams closed out their home meet with a solid showing on March 27, at the Albany High School track. Both the Lions and Lady Lions used the meet as a final tune-up before heading into this week’s district competition.

By David H. WallerThe Albany golf team entered district play with momentum after winning the Haskell Tournament on March 25. The tournament featured several district opponents, including Hawley and Haskell, giving Albany a chance to measure its progress before the postseason.

By Melinda L. LucasAlbany High School tennis players continue to prepare for the district meet later this month by participating in area tournaments, many of their opponents from larger schools.All of the AHS athletes are competing at the varsity level, and coach M.J.

By Melinda L. LucasThe Albany Lions had a win-loss split last week as they work through the first half of the district baseball schedule.They were on the road Tuesday night, facing Hawley, but will be back in town on Friday, April 4 to host Haskell for a 5:00 p.m. start.

By Melinda L. LucasLast week’s softball games against district opponents ended up about as coach Jimmy Fuentes expected, with an 0-18 loss to district leader Stamford and a 11-0 win over Abilene TLCA.Albany hosted both games – Stamford on Tuesday, March 25 and TLCA on Friday.

Albany’s junior high track teams wrapped up their seasons at the district meet in Cisco on March 29 with standout efforts from both the girls and boys.For the Lady Cubs, both the seventh and eighth grade girls teams finished as runner-up in the overall standings.

By Sam WallerAlban Lions and Lady Lions track and field athletes returned from spring break to compete Thursday, March 20 at the Haskell Indian Relays.

By Sam WallerAlbany Junior High Cubs and Lady Cubs track teams used their home meet Friday, March 21as their final tuneup before district competition.The junior high district meet is Saturday, March 29 at Cisco. Field events start at 9:00 a.m. with running events starting at 1:00 p.m.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions boys golf team endured difficult conditions and a strong field Wednesday, March 19 to with the team title at the Jim Ned Invitational played at Shady Oaks Golf Course in Baird.Albany golfers made their final outing before the district tournament this week at Haskell.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lady Lions softball team battled Friday, March 21 in a 9-0 loss at Anson as pitcher Carisa Barrera returned to action after being struck in the face by a line drive against Hawley.The Lady Lions (6-3 overall, 1-2 District 8-2A) hosted Stamford on Tuesday, March 25.