TheAlbanyJuniorHigh Cubs and Lady Cubs basketball teams opened their seasons Monday, Nov. 13, winning three of fourgamesagainstAbilene Christian.

The Albany Lady Lions tipped off their basketball season Saturday, Nov. 11, with a 57-34 loss at Eastland.

Fans of the Albany Lions unable to attend this week’s playoff game can still keep up with the team online. Albany plays Celeste at 7:00 p.m.

Photo packages of flag football players and youth cheerleaders that were ordered last month are now available for pickup at TheAlbany News, open Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Albany Lions football player Adam Hill announced over the weekend that he is committing to Texas Tech for his college career. Hill, who plays running back and defensive end, was being recruited by the Red Raiders to play linebacker.

Top Horse award Two teams withAlbany connections competed at the Working Ranch Cowboy Association Youth World Championship Ranch Rodeo held Saturday, Nov. 11 at Amarillo.

Seven Moran Bulldogs accounted for 10 spots on the All-District 14-1ADivision II football team. Junior Ellis Hise was a first-team selection at both quarterback and safety in additiontoearningacademic all-district honors.

Moran ISD students honoredthemilitaryservice of local residents Thursday, Nov. 9 with a Veterans Day programintheMorangym.

A number of projects supportedbytheAlbany MinisterialAlliance and ResourceCare to benefit local residents are underway as the holiday season draws nearer. Applications for and funding of programs providing for children through senior adults are being accepted.