By Sam WallerTwo Albany runners medaled, and a third just missed out Wednesday, Sept. 14 at the Hawley cross country meet as the season reached the midway point.The Lions and Lady ­Lions began the stretch drive toward the district meet Wednesday, Sept. 21 at the Hamlin meet.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Junior High Cubs football teams swept their games Thursday, Sept. 15 at Hawley with the seventh grade winning 28-0 and the eighth grade winning 38-32.The junior high teams return to the road Thursday, Sept. 22 at Comanche. The seventh grade will kick off at 4:30 p.m.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lady Lions volleyball team enjoyed another successful week as the start of district play neared, winning a pair of four-set matches against Snyder and De Leon.The Lady Lions (15-7)closed out nondistrict play on Tuesday, Sept.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions faced a tall enough task in playing the Hawley Bearcats without two of their top offensive weapons, but field position was a determining factor in the Lions’ 26-14 loss.

By Sam WallerThe Moran Bulldogs football team took a 56-8 loss Friday, Sept. 9 at Aspermont, but coach John Hughes said the team showed improvement.The Bulldogs (0-3) return home Friday, Sept. 16 to host Mullin for homecoming. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Junior High Lady Cubs volleyball teams split their home matches last week against Bangs with the eighth grade team recording its first win of the season.Both teams are now 1-2.Because of the Labor Day holiday, last week’s matches were played Thursday, Sept. 8.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions JV football team suffered its first loss of the season, falling 25-12 to Seymour on Thursday, Sept. 8 at Robert Nail Memorial Stadium.The JV’s scheduled game for Thursday, Sept. 15 (tonight), at Hawley has been cancelled.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions and Lady Lions cross country runners made their second outing of the season Tuesday, Sept. 6 at Eula.The runners returned to competition Wednesday, Sept. 14 at Hawley. Results will be reported next week.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Junior High Cubs football teams split their games against Seymour on Thursday, Sept. 8, with the seventh grade winning 24-0 and the eighth grade losing 14-6.The Cubs make their first road trip of the season on Thursday, Sept. 15 (today) when they visit Hawley.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lady Lions volleyball team enjoyed a 2-0 week last week, beating Benjamin and Tolar, as preparations for district intensified.The Lady Lions (13-7) began their last full week of nondistrict play Tuesday, Sept. 13, with a hard-fought win, 25-23, 28-26, 27-29, 25-15, at Snyder.