By Sam WallerA rough week led to a rough night for the Moran Bulldogs, who lost 56-0 to the Blanket Tigers on Friday, Sept. 23.The Bulldogs return home to host Rochelle at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30.At Blanket, the Bulldogs were held to 73 total yards after battling sickness during the week.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Junior High Cubs football teams split their games Thursday, Sept. 22 at Comanche with the seventh grade winning 22-18 and the eighth grade suffering a 20-6 loss.The teams have this week off before hosting Miles on Thursday, Oct. 6 at Nail Stadium.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Junior High Lady Cubs split their final home matches of the season Monday, Sept. 26 against Abilene Christian with the eighth grade winning 25-19, 25-21, while the seventh grade lost in three sets 14-25, 25-19, 9-15.

By Sam WallerTwo late interception returns for touchdowns were the difference for the Albany Lions junior varsity football team on Thursday, Sept. 22, in a 20-6 loss at Comanche.While the rest of the Lions teams take an open date this week, the JV ­Lions (2-2) will play at 6:00 p.m. Thursday, Sept.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions and Lady Lions cross country runners battled the heat as well as the competition Wednesday, Sept. 21 at the Hamlin meet.Albany runners competed in the Rotan meet Wednesday, Sept. 28. Results will be reported next week.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lady Lions volleyball team continued its hot streak with a pair of road victories last week, including a sweep of Bangs to open District 6-2A play.The Lady Lions (17-7 overall, 1-0 district) had an open date on Tuesday, Sept. 27. The spikers will resume play Saturday, Oct.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions couldn’t make a fast start hold up as they concluded nondistrict play Friday, Sept. 23 with a 31-28 loss to the Comanche Indians at Robert Nail Memorial Stadium.The Lions (3-2) have their open date this week before opening District 6-2A Division II play Friday, Oct.

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 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 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.