By Sam WallerThe Albany Junior High Cubs split their final separate games last Thursday with the eighth grade winning 30-0 at Santo, while the seventh grade suffered a 38-12 loss at Eastland.The seventh and eighth grade teams will combine to play their final game of the season at 5:00 p.m.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lion junior varsity football team remained undefeated last Thursday with a 27-8 victory at Santo.Ashton Bailey rushed for two touchdowns as Albany improved to 8-0.“Overall, it was a good game,” coach David Fairchild said.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lady Lions wrapped up the regular season and began preparing for the playoffs with a pair of warmup matches over the past week.The Lady Lions (30-5)had a bye through bi-district and will open postseason play in the area round against Colorado City at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, Nov.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions expected their toughest test of the season from the Santo Wildcats.They got it and passed with flying colors.

By Sam WallerThe Moran Bulldogs suffered a 58-12 homecoming loss last Saturday against Lueders-Avoca, falling to to 1-6 overall and 1-2 in District 9-1A Division II. Lueders-Avoca (1-5, 1-1) picked up its first win.“We’re trying to get better, like always,” Bulldogs coach John Hughes said.

By Sam WallerHannah Rogers and Arren Hawley were crowned Homecoming Queen and King last Saturday during halftime of the Bulldogs’ football game with Lueders-Avoca.Others in the homecoming court were queen nominees Harmony Slaughter and Johnnie Hise.

The Albany Junior High Cubs football teams will play different opponents in different locations Thursday (today).The eighth grade team (7-0) will join the junior varsity for a doubleheader at Santo. The eighth grade game will start at 5:00 p.m.

By Sam WallerThe foursome of James Waters, Randy Walker, Rodney Barton, and Charles Barrett took a one-stroke victory in the 9th annual Albany Masonic Lodge Scholarship Golf Tournament Oct. 23, shooting a 12-under round of 59 in a competitive field of 32 players at the Albany Golf Course.

By Sam WallerTom Dibbern has transferred the success he enjoyed as an Albany athlete into a stellar coaching career in the college ranks.A 1996 Albany graduate, Dibbern is in his sixth year as head track and field coach for the Angelo State men’s and women’s teams.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Junior High volleyball teams split a pair of matches against Hawley Oct. 18 with the seventh grade Lady Cubs wrapping up their season.The eighth graders played their final match on Tuesday against Strawn. Results will be reported next week.