By Lynsi Musselman

Albany Neighbors In Need was born out of the realization of the needs from shoppers at Closet Angels, the clothing ministry of Matthews Memorial Presbyterian Church.

Several years ago, volunteer Sandy Ingalls added a place for shoppers to write down needs that could not be found at Closet Angels, said Closet Angels director Lori Reames.

“It hit us with the reality that Albany was full of needs other than just clothing,” Reames explained. “I started posting items that were written down and donors would drop off behind Closet Angels.”

By Donnie A. Lucas

The Lion football team knocked the stinger off the visiting Meridian Yellowjackets early in the district opener for the two teams last Friday, racking up a 60-0 win over the visitors.

The Lions will travel to Hico this Friday as the District 8-2A race continues, with Albany facing the Tigers (1-5, 0-1) in a 7:00 p.m. bout at Tiger Field.

Tickets for the visitors side have to be be reserved by calling the Albany superintendent’s office to be placed on a list, according to athletic director Ryder Peacock.

By Donnie A. Lucas

After being down 13-0 at the half, the Albany JV Lions rallied to come back for a 14-13 win over Eastland last Thursday.

The Lions will host a Clyde JV team this week, with kickoff set for about 6:30 p.m. following a junior high game.

Game Details

Albany picked up a game against Eastland last week, bringing home an exciting last-second win over the Mavericks.

“After being down 13-0 at the half, we made adjustments for the second half,” coach David Fair-child said.

By Donnie A. Lucas

The Lady Lion varsity volleyball team found themselves taking an unexpected two-week break in the midst of district play thanks to the COVID-19 coronavirus.

However, the squad is expected back at full strength for its first practice on Friday, resuming the regular schedule starting Saturday in Moran at 10:00 a.m.

With only four games remaining on the regular season schedule, the Lady Lions are hoping to pick up where they left off with their winning 14-2 record, including 2-0 in District 6-2A.

By Donnie A. Lucas

The two junior high football teams came home with victories last week, although against different opponents.

Both the seventh and eighth grade squads will play Thursday (today), with the eighth grade hosting Hico at 5:00 p.m.

The seventh graders will be on the road in Hawley for a 4:00 p.m. kickoff.

The eighth grade Cubs remained undefeated last week with a 42-0 win over Meridian on the road. The win boosted the Cubs to 3-0 for the season, including 1-0 in district.

Albany ISD administrators remind Lion fans that their names must be on the official list by the end of the school day on Friday in order to gain admittance to Friday’s game in Hico.

To reserve seats, call the AISD superintendent’s office at 325-762-2823.

By Lynsi Musselman

Members of the Albany Golf Club are encouraged to attend the club’s annual business meeting at the municipal golf course on Saturday, Oct. 10, and then stay and play in the Championship Tournament starting at 1:00 p.m. that afternoon.

“We will meet for a brisket sandwich lunch on Saturday, at about 11:30 a.m., and have a short meeting to elect or reelect board members,” said member James Waters. 

By Lynsi Musselman

Two teams scored 53 strokes each at the Albany Kiwanis John Rose and Jim Law Memorial Golf Tournament Oct. 2, and the deadlock for top place was settled by the common tie-breaking practice of a scorecard playoff.

Team Waterhole #2 (Zane Jones, Sean Loyer, Tommy Barton, and Booger Hughes) was awarded first place at the charity golf tournament with a score of 53. Placing second after the tie-breaker were James Waters, Charles Barrett, Rodney Barton, and Randy Walker at 53.

By Lynsi Musselman

Sondra O’Keefe and Corey Miller were crowned Homecoming Queen and King during halftime of the Moran and Three Way football game at Bulldog Stadium last Friday night, Oct. 2.

Others included in the homecoming court were queen nominees Dariann Hawley, Corley Hendricks, Baylee Orsak, and Tiffany Wade, and king candidate Bailey Hitch.

Also honored as royalty were princess Hannah Rogers, prince Zak Keith, duchess Alli Scott, duke Memphis McGough, lady-in-waiting Brooke Orsak, and paige Toby Eason.

Sondra O’Keefe

By Lynsi Musselman

The Moran Bulldogs lost 14-61 against non-conference Three Way last Friday, Oct. 2.

 MISD athletic director John Hughes said the team might have lost but he is proud of how the group played.

“We started three freshman on both sides of the ball Friday night,” Hughes explained. “It’s time to get ready to play the Rule Bobcats at their house.”

Moran plays in Rule on Friday, Oct. 9 at 7:30 a.m.

Lady Bulldogs

The varsity volleyball team had a bye week this past weekend.