By Sam WallerThe Albany Junior High Cubs and Lady Cubs hit the midway point of their season Monday, Dec. 12 by winning four of five games against Anson.The games were the last of 2022 for the junior high teams, who now have a month off for the holiday break. Albany returns to action Thursday, Jan.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions have delayed the start of basketball season as long as possible, but they are finally turning their attention to the court.Just six days after playing for a state championship in football, the Lions tip off their season Tuesday, Dec.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lady Lions split a pair of home games last week, beating Abilene TLCA and falling to Clyde, in their final outings before the start of district play.The Lady Lions opened their District 10-2A schedule Tuesday, Dec. 13, with a 71-27 loss to Cisco.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions took a step that they’ve been waiting a year for, atoning for last season’s loss in the Class 2A Division II state semifinals, by beating New Home 53-25 on Thursday, Dec. 8 at Sweetwater’s Mustang Bowl.

By Sam WallerThe Moran Lady Bulldogs notched their second win of the season and the Bulldog boys recorded their first during a busy week, joining forces to host the Moran Holiday Tournament over the weekend.The Moran teams resumed action Tuesday, Dec. 6 at Trent. Results will be reported next week.

By Sam WallerMoran placed fifth overall last week at the elementary and junior high district UIL academic meet held at Cross Plains.Contests for writing and chess were conducted Wednesday, Nov. 9 on campus. Speaking events were contested Wednesday, Nov. 30, with other events held Thursday, Dec. 1.

By Sam WallerIf the Lions advance past their Class 2A Division II state semifinal playoff, the team and its fans face a quick turnaround for the state championship game.The winners of the Albany-New Home and Mart-Burton semifinals will meet at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, Dec.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Junior High Cubs and Lady Cubs basketball teams won four of five games against Hamlin on Monday, Dec. 5, with the girls sweeping at home and the boys winning two of three at Hamlin.The junior high teams wrap up the first half of their season Monday, Dec. 12 against Anson.

By Sam WallerTwo Albany Lions basketball teams took part in the Albany JV Tournament last week with the JV winning two and the freshmen losing two.Coach Ryder Peacock said the next basketball outings will probably not come until after Albany finishes its football season.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lady Lions basketball team surpassed their win total from last season in a busy, productive week, winning five of seven games.The Lady Lions (6-5) began this week with a 50-17 win against Abilene TLCA on Tuesday, Dec. 6, at home.