TheShackelfordCounty Home School Co-Op has launched its first annual pre-Thanksgiving pie fundraiser, “A Slice of Life fundraiser” with a goal of helping raise funds for the Shackelford County EMS.

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.

The 2023 Fall Fest has been declared a big success, featuring several changes that were embraced by children and adults alike. In an attempt to draw more interest, the festival added two carnival-type rides and a climbing tower to the list of things to do, as well as relocating the class booths to the courtyard in front of the cafeteria.

♦ TheAlbany Lions completed a clean sweep of the District 6-2A Division II schedule and tuned up for the playoffs Friday, Nov. 4 with a 66-0 victory over Abilene TLCA at McMurry University’s Wilford Moore Stadium.

Albany – Chip Chambers passes to Cason Fairchild for 16-yard scoring play. Kick is no good. 1st qtr - 9:36 - 6-0 Albany – Chamber passes to Cason Fairchild for 35 yards. Zane Waggoner’s kick is good. 1st qtr - 7:39 - 13-0 Albany – Hill runs 40 yards to score. Waggoner’s kick is good. 1st qtr - 6:16 - 20-0 Albany – Chambers passes 7 yards to Hill for TD. Kick is no good. 1st qtr - 0:12 - 26-0 Albany – Calhan Fairchild takes a Chambers’ pass 22 yards to the goal line. Waggoner’s kick is good. 2nd qtr - 9:48 - 33-0 Albany – Hoel takes the ball 1 yard forthescore.Waggonermakesthe PAT. 2nd qtr - 7:30 - 40-0 Albany – Hill runs 22 yards for a touchdown. Kick is no good. 2nd qtr - 3:31 - 46-0 Albany – Hill takes the direct snap 36 yards to score. Waggoner’s kick is good. 3rd qtr - 10:48 - 53-0 Albany – Tyler Chapman takes handoff and runs 17 yards for touchdown. Kick is no good. 4th qtr - 11:37 - 59-0 Albany – Beal runs 45 yards to score. Waggoner’s kick is good. 4th qtr - 4:18 - 66-0

The Albany Lady Lions saw their volleyball season end disappointingly early last week with a loss in the second round of the Class 2A playoffs. Albany finished the season 30-8 behind a senior-laden lineup.

TheAlbany Lions junior varsity football team finished its season Thursday, Nov. 2 by defeating Abilene TLCA 51-0 at Robert Nail Memorial Stadium.

TheAlbanyJuniorHigh Cubs concluded their football season Thursday, Nov. 2, with a 36-0 victory against Abilene TLCA at Nail Stadium.

The Albany Athletic Booster Club got the football playoffs started Wednesday,Nov.8withthe first downtown pep rally at Bank Park. The Albany Lions take thefirststepinthepostseason at 7:00 p.m.

The Albany Lady Lions basketball program was able to add one preseason scrimmage to their schedule before opening the regular season. The Lady Lions took on Roby on Tuesday, Nov.