By Sam WallerThe division races of the Albany NFL Flag Football League are heating up as the season enters its final two weeks.Week 5 games start at 9:00 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 29 at the Albany High School track infield.

By Sam WallerAlbany’s Jonathan Coody and Briley Tabor faced less-than-ideal conditions and strong competition at the Region II-2A cross country meet Monday, Oct. 24 at Grand Prairie’s Lynn Creek Park at Joe Pool Lake.

By Sam WallerThe Moran Lady Bulldogs earned themselves an extra match in advance of the playoffs by splitting their two district outings last week.On Tuesday, Oct. 25, Moran hosted Gustine in a playoff warmup match. Results will be reported next week.

By Sam WallerSenior Day did not go the way the Albany Lady Lions wanted, ending in a five-set loss to Hawley on Saturday, Oct. 22 in a key District 6-2A volleyball match.The Lady Lions (23-8 overall, 7-1 district) closed out the regular season Tuesday, Oct.

By Sam WallerMoran ISD will have special programs presented by the District 14 Education Service Center for all grade levels on Monday, Oct. 31.Principal Jo Hise said separate programs will be presented for elementary, middle school, and high school students.

I am amazed at your hospitality, love, care, and kindness. You have made me feel so welcome in your gracious communities. I will sincerely miss every one of you.I am pleased and saddened at the same moment as I announce my retirement.

By Sam WallerThe Moran Bulldogs were forced to call an early halt to their game Friday, Oct. 21 in a 41-0 loss to Valera Panther Creek in the District 14-1A Division II opener for both teams.The Bulldogs (0-8 overall, 0-1 district) make their final home appearance at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, Oct.

By Sam WallerThe start of the Albany Lady Lions’ basketball season is on hold pending the volleyball team’s run in the playoffs, coach Tate Thompson said.Under UIL rules, girls were allowed to begin practicing Wednesday, Oct. 19, with the first scrimmage date being Saturday. Oct. 29.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lady Cubs wrapped up their volleyball season Monday, Oct. 24 with a single match at Ranger.The eighth grade Lady Cubs won 25-14, 25-9 to finish the season at 5-10.There was no seventh grade match because of a lack of players for Ranger.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Junior High Cubs football teams came away with a win and a tie last week in home games against Roscoe.The junior high teams make their final home appearance Thursday, Oct. 27 (today) against Hamlin  at Robert Nail Memorial Stadium. The seventh grade game will start at 4:30 p.