By Sam WallerThe Moran Bulldogs encountered another rough night on offense Friday, Sept. 30 in a 52-0 loss to the Rochelle Hornets at Bulldog Field.The Bulldogs (0-6) close out the nondistrict portion of their schedule at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7 at Vernon Northside before taking their open date.

By Sam WallerMoran High School’s one-act play cast and crew will perform its fall show at 5:00 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14, at the school auditorium.The troupe will perform “The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon,” a mashup of several Brother Grimm tales.Tickets for the performance are $5 at the door.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Junior High Lady Cubs volleyball teams started a season-ending road swing Monday, Oct. 3, at Hawley.The Lady Cubs return to the road Monday, Oct. 10, when they visit Bangs. The last two dates on the schedule are Thursday, Oct. 13 at Coleman and Monday, Oct. 24, at Ranger.

By Sam WallerAlbany Golf Club will hold its annual business meeting Saturday, Oct. 15, in advance of its club championship tournament.President Randy Walker said two directors positions are coming open, including Walker’s post.“James Waters and I are up for reelection again,” Walker said.

By Sam WallerOne spot still remains for the 15th annual John Rose and Jim Law Memorial Albany Kiwanis Charity Golf Tournament and Fajita Fiesta, scheduled for Friday, Oct. 14 at Albany Golf Course.The event benefits the Albany K Charity Scholarship Fund.

By Sam WallerThe Albany cross country program produced four medalists Wednesday, Sept. 28 at the Rotan meet as preparations for district competition intensified.The runners had their final tuneup for district on Wednesday, Oct. 6 at Anson. Results will be reported next week.

By Sam WallerThe Albany NFL Flag Football League kicked off its 2022 season Saturday, Oct. 1 with six games in three age groups and more than 100 players.“We had a good turnout,” league organizer Zach Maberry said. “I’m really pleased with how it worked out.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions enjoyed an open date last week in advance of the start of district play. Now the games start counting.The Lions (3-2 overall) enter their District 6-2A Division II opener coming off back-to-back losses against Hawley and Comanche.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions junior varsity football team took the field while the varsity and junior high teams had an open date, falling 6-0 to Hawley on Thursday, Sept. 29.The game was rescheduled from Sept. 8, when Albany pulled out in order to suit up JV players for that week’s varsity game.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lady Lions didn’t let an open date disrupt their momentum last week, sweeping Coleman in their only outing of the week to push their winning streak to eight.The Lady Lions (19-7 overall, 3-0 District 6-2A)  then won 25-19, 26-24, 25-16 over Hawley on Tuesday, Oct. 4.