By Sam WallerJonathan Coody finished 11th in the varsity boys race at the Hamlin Cross Country Meet on Sept. 22 to lead Albany’s contingent.Six runners competed for Albany, including three in the junior high girls race.The meet was Albany’s first since running Sept. 8 at Eula.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Junior High Cubs split their games at Anson last Thursday with the eighth grade winning 20-8, while the seventh grade suffered its first loss 16-8.Both teams return to action Thursday (today) at Olney. The seventh grade will play at 4:00 p.m.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Junior High Lady Cubs’ volleyball team had their busiest day of the season Saturday as each played three matches at the Hawley tournament.On Tuesday, the seventh grade played at Woodson and the eighth grade played at Ranger.

By Sam WallerAshton Bailey returned the opening kickoff for a touchdown, and the Albany Lions junior varsity football team rolled to a 41-0 victory last Thursday at Anson.Bailey finished with three touchdowns, and Cason Fairchild scored two, while Albany (5-0) forced five turnovers.

By Sam WallerThe 14th annual John Rose & Jim Law Memorial Albany Kiwanis Charity Golf Tournament and Fajita Fiesta has been postponed until Friday,  Oct. 15.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lady Lions found themselves in an unusual situation Saturday, having to come from behind to defeat Strawn in District 6-2A volleyball action at Strawn.The Lady Lions rallied to defeat the Lady Greyhounds in four sets to improve to 22-3 overall.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions maintained their momentum last Friday, defeating the Anson Tigers 48-2 at Robert Nail Memorial Stadium.The Lions get one last tuneup before the start of District 8-2A Division II play when they host the Olney Cubs at 7:00 p.m. this Friday for homecoming.

By Sam WallerThe Moran Lady Bulldogs volleyball team split its two matches last week, defeating Rising Star and falling to Strawn.On Sept. 14, the Lady Bulldogs beat Rising Star 25-5, 25-23, 25-18.“We only had six players,” coach Jo Hise said.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions junior varsity football team remained undefeated with a 28-8 victory last Thursday at Haskell.Lute Wheeler passed for two touchdowns and a two-point conversion to help Albany (3-0) build a 22-0 lead.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Junior High Cubs football teams made their first road trip of the season a successful one last Thursday, both picking up victories at Haskell.The seventh grade team improved to 2-0 with a 16-8 victory, while the eighth grade team won 32-0.