By Sam WallerAshton Bailey returned the opening kickoff for a touchdown, and the Albany Lions junior varsity football team rolled to a 41-0 victory last Thursday at Anson.Bailey finished with three touchdowns, and Cason Fairchild scored two, while Albany (5-0) forced five turnovers.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Junior High Lady Cubs’ volleyball team had their busiest day of the season Saturday as each played three matches at the Hawley tournament.On Tuesday, the seventh grade played at Woodson and the eighth grade played at Ranger.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Junior High Cubs split their games at Anson last Thursday with the eighth grade winning 20-8, while the seventh grade suffered its first loss 16-8.Both teams return to action Thursday (today) at Olney. The seventh grade will play at 4:00 p.m.

By Sam WallerJonathan Coody finished 11th in the varsity boys race at the Hamlin Cross Country Meet on Sept. 22 to lead Albany’s contingent.Six runners competed for Albany, including three in the junior high girls race.The meet was Albany’s first since running Sept. 8 at Eula.

By Sam WallerAfter getting an unexpected weekend off and struggling through last Friday’s game, the Moran Bulldogs hope to get things on track with their scheduled open date this week.The Bulldogs’ open District 9-1A Division II play Oct. 8 at Paint Creek.

The Moran Lady Bulldogs dropped a four-set decision at Woodson on Saturday, falling 24-26,  14-25, 25-17, 25-27.“This was the best Saturday morning match we have played,” Lady Bulldogs coach Jo Hise said. “We are working well as a team, settling into our rotation.

By Donnie A. LucasThe number of positive ­COVID-19 test results held about the same last week, with a total of 66 tests administered with 20 positives.The numbers were provided by County Judge Robert Skelton on Monday and included results from both local clinics and the Shackelford County EMS.

By Melinda L. LucasWith very little discussion, directors of the Shackelford County Hospital District okayed the proposed budgets for both the district and the clinic, along with the tax rate, at a meeting on Monday, Sept. 20.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Chamber of Commerce is seeking volunteers to help put up fall decorations in the downtown area and beyond this Saturday, Sept. 25.Chamber manager Mary Beth Jones said those wanting to help should arrive by 9:00 a.m. in the downtown block.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Chamber of Commerce’s Home of the Hereford Cookoff and Cornhole Tournament will get underway Friday, Oct. 1 with a Karaoke Night at Webb Park following Albany High School’s homecoming football game.