A couple of special projects are in the works to honor Albany football coach Denney Faith, including the dedication of “Faith Field” at Robert Nail Memorial Stadium at 7:15 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 6 prior to the first varsity home game. More details will be available next week.

By Donnie A. Lucas The 2019 Lion football team got the first taste of “live” action during a scrimmage last Friday in Coleman. Albany will host the Anson Tigers for a second and final scrimmage on Thursday (today) starting at 6:00 p.m. with the junior varsity.

By Donnie A. Lucas The varsity girls volleyball team took two area opponents to four sets last week, coming up short in two close matches against Jim Ned and Abilene Christian High School.

By Kathy Thomson The Moran football team traveled to Baird for the first scrimmage of the year last Friday, Aug. 16, and new head coach John Hughes had his first chance to see the Bulldogs matched up against players from other schools.

By Donnie A. Lucas The Lady Lions won four out of five games in the Albany Summer Slam Tournament last week to capture the consolation trophy in the Gold Bracket.

By Donnie A. Lucas With almost two weeks of practice under their belts, the Albany Lions are itching for some competition. The JV and varsity Lions will travel to Coleman on Friday for a set of scrimmages starting at 5:30 p.m. with junior varsity. The varsity scrimmage will follow.

By Donnie A. Lucas High school cross country runners continue to work out in the mornings in preparation for the season, with practices moving to 6:30 a.m. with the start of school on Thursday.

By Kathy Thomson The Lady Bulldogs defeated Loraine last Saturday, Aug. 10, in their season opener on the road. Moran won in straight sets 25-17, 27-25, 25-15. The varsity girls will travel to Lingleville for 11:00 a.m. match on Saturday, Aug.

By Donnie A. Lucas Three Albany baseball players have been recognized with spots on the Class 2A all-state baseball team by the Texas Sports Writers Association. Cade Neve, who was a sophomore last spring, was named to the third team all-state as a pitcher.

By Kathy Thomson Albany sports fans are invited to attend the Athletic Booster Club’s annual hamburger supper next Monday, Aug. 12 at 6:00 p.m. in the Bank Park.  “Everybody is welcome; it’s a community event,” said Booster secretary Tisha Wilkins. “The ice cream is free! The hamburger meal is $7.