By Sam Waller

The Moran Bulldogs football team spent last week’s open date preparing for district play, and coach John Hughes is optimistic about the team’s chances to extend its season.

The Bulldogs (0-7) open District 14-1A Division II at 7:00 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21 against Valera Panther Creek at Bulldog Field after facing a nondistrict schedule that included four teams that have been ranked in the top 25 of Division II and a pair of Division I opponents.

By Sam Waller

The Moran Lady Bulldogs volleyball team split a pair of matches last week, falling to Rising Star in four sets before sweeping Trent.

The Lady Bulldogs began the second round of District 14-1A play Tuesday, Oct. 18 against Strawn at home. Details will be reported next week.

Moran has two district matches remaining and will play a warmup match against Gustine at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25 at home. Details for the team’s bi-district game will be finalized once pairings are announced.

By Sam Waller

The Albany Junior High Lady Cubs played twice in five days because of the Columbus Day holiday with the eighth grade splitting, while the seventh grade lost twice.

The junior high will close out the schedule Monday, Oct. 24 at Ranger. The eighth grade will play at 5:00 p.m. The seventh grade will not play because Ranger does not have two junior high teams.

Eighth Grade

The eighth grade Lady Cubs rallied to win 20-25, 25-19, 18-16 at Bangs.

By Sam Waller

Ronnie Anderson and Tommie Tierney were elected to board positions Saturday, Oct. 15 during the Albany Golf Club’s annual business meeting.

The two were selected to fill openings created by the expiring terms of Randy Walker and James Waters.

“The club and board would like to thank Randy Walker and James Waters for all of their years of dedicated service to the club and board,” board member Charles Barrett said.

Barrett said a meeting will be held Tuesday, Oct. 25 to determine officers.

By Sam Waller

The Albany NFL Flag Football League begins the second half of its season this week with four teams having managed to avoid a loss.

Week 4 games start at 9:00 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 22 at the Albany High School track infield.

The Cowboys (Kindergarten-First Grade) and Broncos (Fourth-Sixth Grade) improved to 3-0 to remain atop the standings in their divisions. The Bengals and Titans continue to share the lead in the Second-Third Grade division at 2-0-1.

By Sam Waller

The Albany Junior High Cubs football teams swept their games Thursday, Oct. 13 at Cross Plains with the seventh grade winning 26-14, while the eighth grade won 28-20.

The Cubs return home to face Roscoe on Thursday, Oct. 20 (tonight). The seventh grade game will kick off at 4:30 p.m. with the eighth grade to follow.

Seventh Grade

At Cross Plains, Clay Chapman threw three touchdown passes and had two interceptions on defense, returning one for a score, as the seventh grade Cubs remained undefeated at 6-0.

By Sam Waller

Ronnie Hargis, who spent his childhood in Albany, was recently honored by the Texas High School Basketball Officials Association for being selected to officiate games at the University Interscholastic League state basketball tournament last March.

Hargis, who now lives in Hawley, was one of six association members recognized on Sept. 21.

By Sam Waller

The Albany Lions junior varsity football team scored on offense, defense and special teams Thursday, Oct. 13 in a 28-6 victory at Cross Plains.

The JV Lions (4-3) were left without a game this week against Roscoe, but efforts were ongoing to find a replacement opponent. The team’s final game will be Thursday, Oct. 27 against Hamlin at Robert Nail Memorial Stadium.

At Cross Plains, Albany pulled away to defeat the Buffaloes for the second week in a row.

By Sam Waller

Albany’s Briley Tabor and Jonathan Coody qualified for regional competition with their performances at the District 6-2A cross country meet Wednesday, Oct. 12 at Anson.

The pair will compete at the Region II-2A meet on Monday, Oct. 24 at Grand Prairie’s Lynn Creek Park at Joe Pool Lake. The girls race is scheduled for 12:10 p.m. with the boys at 12:40 p.m.

The Athletic Booster Club has scheduled a send-off at the Bank Park downtown on Sunday, Oct. 23 at 10:30 a.m.

By Sam Waller

The foursome of Randy Walker, Rodney Barton, Charles Barrett, and James Waters claimed a four-stroke victory Friday, Oct. 14 in the 15th annual John Rose and Jim Law Memorial Albany Kiwanis Charity Golf Tournament and Fajita Fiesta at Albany Golf Course.

The quartet carded a score of 53 to top the 10-team field. Teams representing API and First Financial Bank tied for second place at 57.

The event benefits the Albany K Charity Scholarship Fund. Kiwanian Zach Maberry reported approximately $9,000 was raised.