By Sam WallerThe Albany Lady Lions had their way against a pair of Class 1A opponents last week in District 2-6A volleyball action last week, sweeping both matches in three sets.On Aug. 31, Albany defeated Woodson on the road, winning 25-6, 25-8, 25-10.

By Sam WallerAfter an unexpected delay, the Albany Lions finally got to kick off their football season last Friday.While there were some rough spots and miscues along the way, the Lions got things straightened out well enough to take a 48-21 victory over the Dublin Lions at Dublin’s Bob and Norma...

By Sam WallerThe Moran Bulldogs took their lumps last Friday in the opening football game, losing 58-6 at Benjamin.The Bulldogs were hampered by four turnovers, all of which led to scores for Benjamin.“Our youth showed,” said Moran coach John Hughes, who started three freshmen.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions and Lady Lions opened the 2021 cross country season Wednesday, Sept. 1 at Haskell, but results were not available at press time and will be reported next week.Albany coach Tate Thompson said four high school and four junior high runners were scheduled to...

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions JV football team pulled away in the second half last Thursday to defeat Stamford 18-8 in a hastily arranged game at Robert Nail Memorial Stadium.The Lions were scheduled to play Colorado City, but the Wolves were forced to pull out the night before because of COVID-19...

By Sam WallerThe Albany junior high volleyball and football teams opened their seasons this week against opponents from Woodson and Dublin.The Lady Cubs volleyball teams traveled Tuesday to Woodson for seventh and eighth grade matches as part of a quadruple-header that included junior...

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions fell victim to circumstances beyond their control last week when Friday’s season-opening football game at Colorado City was cancelled and ruled no contest.Lions head coach Denney Faith said the game was called off less than 48 hours before kickoff because a coronavirus...

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lady Lions volleyball team enjoyed a productive week, opening District 6-2A play with a victory and reaching the Silver Bracket final at the Buckle Up For Lane’s Sake Tournament in Nocona.The Lady Lions played  their second district match Tuesday at Woodson winning in three...

By Sam Waller The Moran Bulldog football team kicks off its regular season at 7:30 p.m. Friday against the Benjamin Mustangs at Benjamin’s Ben Grill Field. “Benjamin is going to be pretty good from what I’ve seen on film,” Moran coach John Hughes said.

By Sam Waller The Albany junior high football and volleyball teams began preparing for their seasons with the start of the school year. The Lady Cubs will be the first to compete, starting at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 31, with a combined match at Woodson.