By Sam WallerAlbany FFA members Jacob Knight and Brycen Turnbow wrapped up their season in the Texas High School Bass Association on Saturday, March 22 with the final West Division tournament at Lake Brownwood.The duo caught several fish but did not submit them for weigh-in.

By Sam WallerThe Albany tennis team returned from spring break with about a month to get ready for district, the process starting Tuesday, March 18 at the first of two Abilene High tournaments on the schedule.The netters played in a quadrangular event Monday, March 24 a Vernon.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions baseball team split its first two District 8-2A games last week and now make their first home appearances in district plan.The Lions (3-2-3 overall, 1-1 district) hosted Stamford on Tuesday, March 25. Results will be reported next week.

March Madness is underway, and The Albany News is inviting you to take part in our Bracket Challenge! Inside this week’s paper, you’ll find the full NCAA Men’s Tournament bracket to fill out and submit.

By Sam WallerMembers of the Albany Lions and Lady Lions track and field teams cut their spring break short Saturday, March 15 to compete at the Buckaroo Relays at Breckenridge.The teams return to action Thursday, March 20 (today) at Haskell.

By Sam WallerThe Albany tennis program returned to competition following spring break Tuesday, March 18 at the Abilene High tournament.Results will be reported next week.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lady Lions softball team was holding its own Tuesday, March 11 in its second District 8-2A outing before a freak accident brought the game to an early end.Lady Lions pitcher Carisa Barrera was struck in the face by a line drive in the top of the fourth inning.

By Sam WallerAfter a week off for spring break, the Albany Lions baseball team returned to action this week with the start of District 8-2A play.The Lions opened the league schedule Tuesday, March 18 at Haskell. Albany will visits Anson at 5:00 p.m. Friday, March 21.

By Sam WallerAlbany’s Myleigh Leveridge placed third individually Monday, March 17 at the Hawley tournament, shooting 118 at Hawley Golf Club, while the Lions second boys team made improvement.

By Lynsi Perry MusselmanTucker Balliew, eighth grade athlete at Wylie West Junior High and son of Kristen and Slone Balliew and Alex and Ross Green, has two first place wins to start the 2025 track season. Slone Balliew and Alex Green are 2007 graduates of Albany Junior Senior High.