By Kathy Thomson Moran senior November Meredith was recently named to the Texas Girls Coaches Association 1-A Academic All State Team. “I’m proud of November for getting this honor,” said athletic director and coach John Hughes. “She showed up every day and gave me everything she had.

By Donnie A. Lucas The University Interscholastic League has extended the current suspension of all UIL sanctioned activities, including both academic and athletic events, through May 3 due to concerns over the coronavirus.

By Donnie A. Lucas Albany senior and standout athlete Jaleigh Morales has committed to play basketball next year at McMurry University in Abilene.

By Kathy Thomson Earlier this month the District 20-A All-District boys basketball teams were announced, and three Moran Bulldogs were included in the honorees. Sophomore Lyric Huskey was named to the Second Team All District. Moran senior Harley Schafer was among those given Honorable Mention.

By Donnie A. Lucas The Lion baseball team was off to a strong start with a pair of wins during the first day of the Brock tournament, only to have the rest of the three-day event canceled due to rain and possible concerns over the coronavirus.

[EDITOR’S NOTE:  At press time on Wednesday, there were rumors that the UIL had cancelled all athletic events for the remainder of the school year, but the News was not able to confirm that in time for this edition. If that proves to be the case, most of the facts in this story are obsolete.

By Kathy Thomson Albany High junior Wesley Estridge competed in the Texas High School Powerlifting Association Region 1, Division 3 Championships in Sundown last Saturday, but did not advance to state. The initial event was the squat, followed by bench press, and then dead lift.

[EDITOR’S NOTE:  At press time on Wednesday, there were rumors that the UIL had cancelled all athletic events for the remainder of the school year, but the News was not able to confirm that in time for this edition. If that proves to be the case, most of the facts in this story are obsolete.

By Donnie A. Lucas After a rocky start due to a loss in Anson last week, the Lady Lion softball team turned things around to win the championship game at the Clifton tournament despite being the smallest school entered.

By Donnie A. Lucas The Lion baseball team is off to a strong start, winning all three games at the Hamlin tournament last week and picking up a victory in Eastland to post an undefeated 5-0 record so far for the season.