By Sam WallerThe Albany Junior High Lady Cubs volleyball teams wrapped up their busiest week of the season Monday, Sept. 19 by  sweeping home matches against Ranger.The Lady Cubs return to action Monday, Sept. 26 when they host Abilene Christian. The seventh grade match will start at 5:00 p.m.

By Sam WallerAlli Scott was crowned homecoming queen with Tyler Waddell named homecoming king during ceremonies at Moran’s football game against Mullin on Friday, Sept. 16.Moran cheerleaders held a homecoming dance  at Moran Events Center following the game.

By Sam WallerThe Moran Bulldogs made significant strides in their homecoming game last week before succumbing to the Mullin Bulldogs 58-44 Friday, Sept. 16.Moran players (0-4) look to continue building momentum at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 23 when they visit Blanket.

By Sam WallerThe Moran Lady Bulldogs volleyball team dropped its only match of last week at Ranger.The Lady Bulldogs return to action Saturday, Sept. 24 at Garner.Moran lost 17-25, 19-25, 13-25 on Tuesday, Sept. 13 at Ranger.

By Sam WallerThe 15th annual John Rose and Jim Law Memorial Albany Kiwanis Charity Golf Tournament and Fajita Fiesta is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 14, at Albany Golf Course.The event benefits the Albany K Charity Scholarship Fund.

By Melinda L. LucasTopping off a two-week exchange between county elected officials that occasionally caused tempers to flare, county attorney Rollin Rauschl made a statement on Monday that he intends to absorb a loss in income “to the extent of $19,000.

By Sam WallerThe Moran Bulldogs football team took a 56-8 loss Friday, Sept. 9 at Aspermont, but coach John Hughes said the team showed improvement.The Bulldogs (0-3) return home Friday, Sept. 16 to host Mullin for homecoming. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m.

By Sam WallerThe Moran Lady Bulldogs lost one match on the court last week, then had another wiped out because of circumstances.Moran faces another light schedule this week, visiting Ranger on Tuesday, Sept. 13 before having the weekend off. Results will be reported next week.

By Sam WallerMoran is celebrating homecoming this week with four days of activities leading up to the homecoming game against Mullin on Friday, Sept. 16.“We’ve had dress-up days all this week,” principal Jo Hise said.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Junior High Lady Cubs volleyball teams split their home matches last week against Bangs with the eighth grade team recording its first win of the season.Both teams are now 1-2.Because of the Labor Day holiday, last week’s matches were played Thursday, Sept. 8.