By Donnie A. Lucas The varsity Lady Lions split district games last week with Stamford and Roscoe, then won a big victory in Hawley on Tuesday to bump their district record up to 3-1. Albany defeated the Lady Bearcats on Tuesday, 40-27, with one game remaining in the first round of district.

By Kathy Thomson Registration is currently underway for girls who want to play in the Albany Girls Softball Association this spring. Completed forms can be turned in to the school, or applicants can contact board member Beth Roysdon at 325-721-9023.

By Kathy Thomson The fifth and sixth grade youth basketball teams continued their 2020 season last Saturday, with the girls on the road, and the boys playing at home. 5th Grade Boys The fifth grade boys played in the Albany High main gym last Saturday. They were paired with Hawley at 9:00 a.m.

By Donnie A. Lucas The eighth grade basketball girls were busy during the last week, winning three games at an area tournament and posting a win at home Monday. The seventh grade and the 7th combined B team also played Monday against Stamford with mixed results.

By Donnie A. Lucas The Cubs traveled to Stamford on Monday, winning two out of three games, and the 7A and 8A Cubs also played in the Olney tournament last Saturday. Albany will be on the road again next Monday, traveling to Hawley for a full set of games starting at 5:30 p.m.

By Kathy Thomson The Moran High School basketball games with Strawn this Friday have been moved from Strawn to Moran. “We’ve changed it to a home game so that our students can make it to the stock show,” said administrative assistant Jeannie TenCate.

By Donnie A. Lucas The Lion basketball team has been working toward the district opener on Friday in Roscoe, splitting games last week and traveling on Tuesday to Archer City for the final tune-up game. The JV boys will start the action in Roscoe on Friday at 5:00 p.m.

By Donnie A. Lucas The Lady Lion basketball team opened district with a win in a tight game played in Cross Plains last week, beating the Lady Buffaloes 51-46.

By Donnie A. Lucas The Cubs won district basketball games during the last week, while the girls teams had a harder time looking for a win.

By Kathy Thomson The fifth and sixth grade youth basketball players opened the 2020 season last Saturday, with three of the local teams playing at home and one team on the road.