Moran VFD to hide eggs

By Sam WallerThe Moran Volunteer Fire Department will hold its annual Easter egg hunt at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 16 at the Moran City Park.Tyler George of the MVFD said the hunt is open to all ages.
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MISD track team to compete Friday

By Sam WallerMoran track and field teams continued preparing for district competition by competing March 31 at the Tiger Relays in May.The Lady Bulldogs finished sixth in the girls team standings with 58 points, winning five events,while the boys team tied for 14th place with two points.“Overall,...
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Meat judging team places well

By Sam WallerThe Moran meat judging team won its judging contest Sunday, March 27 at Sul Ross State University in Alpine, wrapping up a busy week that saw students cover much of the state.The team competed at Texas A&M-Commerce on Tuesday, March 22, placing 11th.The students continued competition...

Albany hosts jr. high track meet

By Sam WallerAlbany hosted the District 10-2A junior high track and field meet Saturday, April 2, taking on athletes from Anson, Cisco, Hamlin, Haskell, Hawley, and Stamford.The Cubs placed fourth in the eighth grade boys division with 74 points and tied for third in the seventh grade boys division...

Golf scrambles to start

By Melinda L. LucasAfternoon golf scrambles will get underway on Wednesday, April 13 at the Albany Municipal Golf Course, according to Albany Golf Club officer Randy Walker.He encouraged participants to be at the course and signed up by 5:15 p.m., with play scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m.Entry fees...
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Lady Lions split district bouts

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lady Lions split two games last week to wrap up the first half of the District 8-2A softball schedule.On Tuesday, March 29, the Lady Lions dropped a 7-6 decision to Cisco at Webb Park, then bounced back to defeat Gorman 20-1 in four innings on Friday, April 1.Albany started...
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Golfers still in contention after first round of district

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions golf team put itself in contention for a return to regional competition Monday, April 4, sitting in second place after the first round of the District 10-2A tournament at Shady Oaks Golf Course.Albany shot 346 as a team with four scores in the 80s to trail Hawley by...
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Lions split last week’s district baseball outings

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions baseball team had one comeback fall short but completed another last week in splitting their two District 8-2A outings.The Lions lost 13-11 to third-ranked Anson on Tuesday, March 29 on the road, then beat Cisco 7-2 on Friday, April 1 at home.The Lions (8-3 overall,...

District track set Friday

By Sam WallerAlbany tuned up for district track competition March 31 by winning the boys team title at the Wildcat Relays in Santo.The local boys scored 140 points to top the field of 14 teams, winning seven events, including two relays.“We had a good meet overall,” coach Rod Britting said.

9 qualifiers prepare for tennis regionals

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions tennis team added three more regional qualifiers in two categories Friday, April 1 by winning playbacks at the District 10-2A tournament at Rose Park Tennis Center in Abilene, bringing the total to nine individuals.Albany will have at least one entry in each draw for...