Neva Hall, age 88 of Roby, passed away, Thursday, March 4, 2021. A private funeral service for family only will be held at Belvieu Cemetery in Rotan. Services have been entrusted to Morehart Mortuary.

Marie English Johnston, 94, passed away on March 4, 2021, in Ft. Worth, TX. Marie was the last child to be raised in Shackelford County’s Sedwick community. Though she traveled extensively, she spent most of her life in Houston, Austin, and Abilene before moving to Ft. Worth.

By Sandy Morris The Moran varsity girls basketball team had six members recognized with honors in District 13 - 1A. Sophomore Hannah Noble received second team All-District, and sophomores Alli Scott and Emily Murk received Honorable Mention.

By Sandy Morris Last week was National FFA Week, and members of the Moran High School FFA hosted a hamburger lunch last Wednesday, Feb. 24. The officers sent out letters inviting local farmers to the meal in appreciation for the work they do in the community.

By Donnie A. Lucas The Lady Lion softball team won only one out of six tournament games last week in Eastland, but they gained much-needed experience that was even more important than a string of wins, according to coach Jimmy Fuentes.

Color photo packets of the youth basketball and Little Dribbler teams, taken by The Albany News, are ready for pickup this week at the News office.  In addition, a number of packages from previous sports have not yet been claimed.

By Sandy Morris Albany High School senior athlete Wesley Estridge has powered his way to the top of Region 6, Division 3 Single Heavy Weight Powerlifting, and is set to compete in Alvord on Friday, March 12.

By Donnie A. Lucas The Lion basketball team’s season came to an end last Tuesday with area-round playoff loss to the Lipan Indians, 75-46. Albany finished the season in second place in District 10-2A and defeated Petrolia in the bi-district game, 57-55.

By Sandy Morris The Albany Athletic Booster Club is making plans for upcoming fundraisers during the month of March. AABC will host the concession stand for three upcoming track meets scheduled in Albany.

By Melinda L. Lucas Members of the Albany High School tennis team were on the court last week in Hawley, with several girls participating in singles and doubles. Local players hosted Baird and Throckmorton on Monday, March 1, but results weren’t available at press time.