By Sam Waller

The Walk to End Alzheimer’s is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 9 at Grover Nelson Park in Abilene.

Beverly Rogers of Albany is once again heading up fundraising for the Alzheimer’s Association in Shackelford County.

“There are 14 counties  that make up the Abilene regional chapter,” Rogers said. “Shackelford is just one of 14 counties that fundraise for Alzheimer’s in the Abilene area.”

Rogers said registration for the Walk will begin at 8:30 a.m. the day of the event with the Walk to start at 9:00 a.m.

By Sam Waller

The easing of COVID-19 restrictions could have unintended consequences for the upcoming flu season.

While it is still too early to gauge the severity of flu this winter, nurse practitioner Claire Ware of Shackelford County Health Clinic said there is the chance for it to be worse than a year ago.

By Donnie A, Lucas

After missing out on the biennial “Big Homecoming” in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, members of the Albany Ex-Students Association have opted to hold the event this year and recognize three honor classes instead of the usual two classes.

The usual slate of homecoming parade, halftime festivities and the association meeting on Saturday are lined up for Oct. 1 and 2.

By Melinda L. Lucas

Members of the Albany Parent Teacher Organization have started planning for the 2021 Fall Festival, and students, and parents from all grade levels are encouraged to attend a meeting set for next Thursday, Sept. 30.

PTO members and parents will meet right after the Campus Improvement Committee at 3:30 p.m. at Nancy Smith Elementary School, with plans to present some new ideas and also hear feedback and additional ideas from parents. 

The CIC meeting will start at 3:00 p.m.

By Sam Waller

For the second week in a row, the Albany Lions needed just one score to secure a victory. And for the second week in a row, the Lions were not content to reach the end zone just once.

Seven Albany players scored touchdowns, and the defense turned in another dominating performance last Friday as the Lions won their home opener 62-0 over the Haskell Indians at Robert Nail Memorial Stadium.

Facing Anson

By Sam Waller

The Albany Lady Lions took a big step toward a district championship Saturday by sweeping Hawley on the road in a key District 6-2A match.

The local girls hosted Rising Star on Tuesday, winning in three sets, 25-8, 25-4, 25-4. Details of the game will be published next week.

Albany will be in Rising Star on Saturday, Sept. 25, with an 11:00 a.m. varsity game time. There will be three games in Ranger on Tuesday, Sept. 28, starting at 4:30 p.m. 

By Sam Waller

The Albany Junior High Cubs football teams made their first road trip of the season a successful one last Thursday, both picking up victories at Haskell.

The seventh grade team improved to 2-0 with a 16-8 victory, while the eighth grade team won 32-0.

Both teams return to the road Thursday (today) with games at Anson. The seventh grade will play at 4:00 p.m., followed by the eighth grade and junior varsity.

Seventh Grade

Albany made the most of its opportunities, scoring touchdowns on the only two offensive possessions it had.

By Sam Waller

The Albany Lions junior varsity football team remained undefeated with a 28-8 victory last Thursday at Haskell.

Lute Wheeler passed for two touchdowns and a two-point conversion to help Albany (3-0) build a 22-0 lead. Branson Beal and Ashton Bailey each ran for touchdowns, while Houston Heatly and Cason Fairchild had TD receptions.

“Overall, I was very pleased with how our guys kept their composure and dominated on both sides of the ball,” coach David Fairchild said.

By Melinda L. Lucas

Color photo packets taken of junior high and high school football and volleyball players by The Albany News are ready for pickup, along with those of all cheerleaders. 

Junior high football packages arrived last week. 

Only packages that have already been paid or could be charged to an account in good standing were printed. Others can be ordered when paid.

By Donnie A. Lucas

A fifth quarter fellowship will be held following the Albany vs. Anson football game on Friday, with the junior high and high school students being hosted as separate locations.

Students in grades 9-12 will meet in the back yard of the Matthews Memorial Presbyterian Church, while the junior high will continue to meet across the street at The Feed Store.

Food and beverages will be provided by the Presbyterian and Lutheran churches this week.