Upsets were the order of the day Saturday, Nov. 16 as the Albany NFL Flag FootballLeagueconducted itsSuperBowltournament at Robert Nail Memorial Stadium.

The Albany Lady Lions went1-4intheirfirstweek of basketball competition under first-year coach Ashlyn Bevel, taking the floor just five days after most of the roster finished volleyball. The Lady Lions visited AbileneChristianonTuesday, Nov.19,losing16-39.

By Sam Waller A perfect storm of circumstances led to the cancellation Friday, Nov. 8 of the Albany Lions’ regular-series finale againsttheHamlinPiedPipers.

By Sam Waller With the first playoff football game scheduled for Thursday,Nov.14,theAlbany Athletic Booster Club started pregame activities Wednesdaywith the first downtown pep rally at Bank Park. The Albany Lions take the first step in the postseason at 7:00 p.m.

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By Sam Waller The Albany Lady Lions saw a challenging volleyball season come to an end Thursday, Nov. 7 with a loss to Windthorst in the area round of the Class 2A Division II playoffs.

Saturday with championship games By Sam Waller Heavy rains that rendered the field at Robert Nail Memorial Stadium unplayable last weekend forced the Albany NFL Flag Football League to postpone its annual Super Bowl Tournament until Saturday, Nov. 16.

By Sam Waller Fans of Albany Lions football can keep up with all the playoff action online if they’re unable to attend games. TheLionsopenthe2024 Class 2A Division II playoffs at 7:00 p.m.

By Melinda L. Lucas Photo packages of flag football players and youth cheerleaders that were ordered last month are now available for pickup at The Albany News, open Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m.

By Sam Waller The Albany Junior High Lady Cubs opened their basketball season Monday, Nov. 11 with a pair of convincing wins at Abilene Christian.