By Sam WallerThe Albany Lady Lions opened the second half of District 10-2A play with 71-29 home loss to Haskell on Tuesday, Jan. 18, before taking its second bye of the district schedule.Albany visited Hawley on Tuesday, Jan. 25, to start the closing stretch of the season.

By Sam WallerSeven members of the Albany Lions football team received recognition on the All-Big Country Preps football team after helping Albany advance to the Class 2A Division II state semifinals.

By Sam WallerMoran ISD officials are taking a visual approach in helping students prepare for state-mandated testing.Superintendent Dr. John Denson said a data room has been established to better chart student progress.

By Sam WallerNearly 70 players have registered to participate in Albany Little Dribblers, showing significant growth in the girls division.League organizer Joe Tidwell said 42 girls and 24 boys are registered for the program, which is open to boys and girls age eight through fourth grade.

By Sam WallerAlbany’s youth basketball teams have faced scheduling issues through the first three weeks of their season, but competition is ongoing.Teams of fifth and sixth graders have played two weekends, but games on Saturday, Jan.

By Melinda L. LucasPick-up dates for the February distribution of the commodity food program will be Thursday, Feb. 3 and Friday, Feb. 4.Eligible families in Moran should pick up their monthly commodity food at the Moran City Hall between 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 3.

By Sam WallerThe Moran Lady Bulldogs picked up their second District 13-1A victory last week to split two home games.The Lady Bulldogs lost 68-26 to Eula on Tuesday, Jan. 18, but held off Rising Star 42-38 on Friday, Jan. 21.

By Sam WallerRegistration is ongoing for the upcoming youth baseball and softball seasons season with information available at Nancy Smith Elementary School.

By Donnie A. LucasThe annual Pinewood Derby competition for local Cub Scouts has been rescheduled for Monday, Jan. 31 at the Scout Hut.Originally set for this past Monday, the event was moved to next week due to a schedule conflict.Several Scouts are expected to participate in the event.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions football team will be presented bronze medals for reaching the 2021 state semifinals of the Class 2A Division II playoffs in a cere­mony at 6:00 p.m. Friday, Jan. 28, at the high school gym.