By Sam WallerMoran High School athletes began preseason workouts for football, volleyball, and cross country this week.Football began Monday morning before shifting to afternoon practices the rest of the week.

By Sam WallerThe Albany cross country program officially began workouts with more than a half dozen runners taking part Monday, July 31.“We had a really good first morning,” coach Donnie Hart said.

By Sam WallerAlbany Lady Lions volleyball coach M.J. Reneau greeted 21 players for the team’s opening workout Monday, July 31 to begin preparations for the upcoming season.The Lady Lions conducted four days of two-a-day practices before hosting Benjamin for a scrimmage at 11:00 a.m. Friday, Aug. 4.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions officially began life as defending state champions Monday, July 31 with the first practice of the 2023 football season.Head coach Denney Faith had 39 players on hand for the first workout with a couple more expected to report later in the week.

By Sam WallerThe Shackelford Youth and Livestock Association exceeded its fundraising goal with its three-person golf scramble, held Saturday-Sunday, July 22-23, at Albany Golf Course.

By Sam WallerTwo senior players from the 2023 Albany Lions baseball team have been recognized for their work in the classroom.Recent graduates Cole Chapman and Keatin Russell were named to the Texas High School Association’s academic all-state baseball team.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Athletic Booster Club firmed up plans for the coming school year at its Monday, July 24 meeting at The Feed Store.“We had a good turnout and covered several topics for this upcoming season,” Booster Club president Cari Heatly said.

By Sam WallerNew coach Donnie Hart expects Albany’s cross country athletes to hit the ground running as preseason workouts begin at 6:30 a.m. Monday, July 31.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lady Lions got an early start on volleyball season last weekend at the Jon Smith Memorial Tournament at AYSA in Abilene.Next up is the first official practice at 7:30 a.m. Monday, July 31.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions football team gets started on its 2023 season with the first practice session at 8:00 a.m. Monday, July 31 at the fieldhouse.Lions head Denney Faith said the first workout session will start in the green room, with following days starting on the practice field.