By Kathy Thomson

The Lady Bulldogs split games last week, defeating Ranger last Tuesday but coming up short against Strawn on Saturday.

The varsity team took Ranger in three sets 25-22, 25-12, 25-16 on Tuesday, Oct. 8.  

“In the second set, Jaylynn Roberts was on fire and led the scoring with 16 points in a row,” said coach Jo Hise. Moran took the lead and held on for the win, according to the coach. 

“We got up and stayed up,” said Hise. “The momentum was on our side, and we ran with it.”

By Kathy Thomson

The Woodson Cowboys mounted an early lead and rode it through four quarters to outscore Moran 44-14 last Friday, leaving the visiting Bulldogs branded with their third loss of the season and a 3-3 record.

“Woodson is a good team, and they took advantage of the mistakes we made,” said head coach John Hughes. “Like it has in our other losses, our youth showed. We would make some great plays, but then have a bad penalty or costly turnover.” 

By Kathy Thomson

The junior high Bulldogs lost to Woodson last Thursday, Oct. 10.

“They fought hard, but couldn’t pull out the win,” said athletic director John Hughes. “Coach Matthew Hise continues to do great work with them, and they improve each time out. The future of Moran Bulldog football looks to be okay.”

The junior high football game with Trent originally scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 17, has been moved to Nov. 8. It will be played in Trent before the varsity game.

By Donnie A. Lucas

The Lion football team found their ground game last Friday, rushing for 270 yards during a 50-6 rout of the visiting Menard Yellowjackets in the final non-district game of the season.

The team is open this week as they prepare for the start of the  District 7-2A race against Roscoe next Friday, Oct. 18 at Robert Nail Stadium. Kickoff is set for 7:00 p.m. for all district games.

By Donnie A. Lucas

The Lady Lions volleyball team ended the first round of district action last week with a 5-1 record, sitting firmly in second place behind Hawley at the halfway point.

The District 6-2A race started the second round on Tuesday in Strawn, and the local girls brought home a 25-15, 25-17, 25-21 win. Details of the game will be printed next week.

The Lady Lions will be back in action at home on Saturday, hosting Newcastle. The JV starts at 10:00 a.m. followed by the varsity at 11:00 a.m.

By Melinda L. Lucas

Dozens of runners were on the Albany Golf Course last week for an FCA-sponsored cross country event that saw three local athletes earn medals by placing in the top 10.

Albany junior high and high school runners participated in the district meet held Wednesday, Oct. 9 in Haskell, but results weren’t available at press time. 

High school students who medaled in Haskell will begin gearing up for the regional competition in Lubbock on Oct. 28, according to coach Tate Thompson.

By Donnie A. Lucas

The junior high volleyball teams were busy over the weekend with tournament games in Graham.

The seventh grade played in Newcastle on Tuesday, while the 8A girls played in Strawn. Results from those games were not available at press time but will be printed next week.

Three of the junior high teams will travel to Colorado City next Monday, Oct. 14. The seventh grade will play at 5:00 p.m., while the 8B team will also play at 5:00 p.m. in a second gym. The 8A team will play at 6:00 p.m.

Last Week’s Games

By Kathy Thomson

In spite of a homecoming crowd in the stands to help cheer them on, Moran fell prey to the visiting Eagles 26-48 last Friday, Oct. 4.

The Bulldogs’ record now stands at 3-2 on the season, with two more non-district games scheduled before the battle for District 6 begins on Oct. 25.

On Friday, the Moran high school team will travel to Woodson for a 7:30 p.m. game with the 3-2 Cowboys.

Coach John Hughes expressed disappointment with the loss, but not with his players.

By Kathy Thomson

Moran’s varsity and junior high volleyball teams both played last week, with the middle school girls falling to Abilene Christian in two sets, while the Lady Bulldogs and Woodson battled back and forth for five sets before the Cowgirls tied down the win.

Varsity Match

The Lady Bulldogs hosted Woodson on Saturday, Oct. 5, losing in five sets 15-25, 25-17, 25-10, 14-25, 12-15.  

By Donnie A. Lucas

A homecoming crowd at Robert Nail Stadium was on hand to watch the Lions hand the visiting Peaster Greyhounds a 41-0 loss last Friday along with the crowning of the Homecoming King and Queen.

Albany (3-2) will be at home again this Friday for the third straight game, hosting the Menard Yellowjackets (1-3) in the final pre-district game of the season. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. at the newly dubbed Faith Field.