Next Friday, Feb. 14, is an optional/required fifth day at Moran. Monday, Feb. 17 MISD will be closed in honor of Presidents’ Day.

MISD will be closed for spring break on the week of March 9-13.

By Donnie A. Lucas

The eighth grade Lady Cubs won the last game of the season on Monday, squeaking by Roscoe 14-13, while the seventh grade lost in Roscoe, and the combined B team tied.

The eighth grade finished the season with a 9-7 record, including 6-4 in district.

“This was an exciting game to end the season with,” coach Jamie Wilson said. “We were down by two points with 16 seconds remaining when Robin Lucas stepped up and made the game-winning three-pointer.”

The coach thanked the team for a “fantastic” season. 

By Kathy Thomson

Three of Albany’s fifth and sixth grade basketball teams were on the court last Saturday, and all four of the local teams are expected to compete in the season-ending tournaments scheduled for this Saturday, Feb. 8. 

The sixth grade boys will play in Clyde’s main gym, while the fifth grade boys will be in Clyde’s auxiliary gym.

The girls’ tournaments will be in Eula. The sixth grade girls will be in the Eula High School gym, while the fifth graders will be playing at the middle school.

By Kathy Thomson

Tomorrow, Feb. 8, is the deadline to sign up for playing in the Albany Girls Softball Association this spring.

Registration fees are $45 for the first player in a family. Additional siblings can be entered in the league for $30 each. Scholarships are available. 

Players will be divided into teams based upon their age, with divisions for under-6, under-8, under-10, under-12, and under-14 (as of Jan. 1). 

Games will be played in Albany, Breckenridge, and possibly additional nearby towns.

By Melinda L. Lucas

Little League signup, along with registering for T-ball and coach pitch teams, takes place tonight at the Feed Store between 6:00 and 7:30 p.m.

Little League players only need to go with their parents to the registration so that they can try on a jersey and cap for size.

It is not necessary for T-ball and coach pitch youth to attend the meeting, according to Anthony Ceder, who is helping to organize the team. 

Wayne Chapman, age 74 of Albany, passed away Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am, Friday, Feb. 7, at Bethel Assembly with Rev. Anthony Ceder and Clint Chapman officiating. Interment will follow in the Albany Cemetery under the direction of Morehart Mortuary. Visitation will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6, at Morehart Mortuary of Albany.

Joan Stilwell, age 83 of Albany, passed away Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020. 

Graveside funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, Feb. 7 at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Abilene with Pastor Tim Trimble officiating. Interment will follow under the direction of Morehart Mortuary. Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 6 at Morehart Mortuary.