The Moran Lady Bulldogs had four players selected to the All-District 12-1A volleyball team. Jayla Bussell, Maekayla Kersey, Bradee Stautzenberger, and Chelsea Thurman were named to the honor team, which was selected by vote of district coaches.

The Albany FFA chapter is busy preparing for stockshowseasonasentry deadlines have passed or are fast approaching. Advisor Chris Beard said all entries for major shows have been completed and mailed.

Rehearsals are underway for the 2024 production of “The Nativity,” with performances set for Dec.13and14attheAztec Theater. Production managers Don Taggart and Buford Salters, along with several volunteers, will put the sets in place on Sunday, Dec.2startingat2:00p.m.

Whilethedaysofporing overacatalogofChristmas toys are long gone, children are still making lists for Santa. The Albany News will be printing Santa letters and holiday essays in the Christmas issue to be published on Thursday, Dec.

Sunday, Dec. 15 marks the day for “Flannels and Flapjacks,” a holiday event sponsored by First Baptist Church.

Albany’s Truett (True) Maberry helped Abilene Finest8Ufootballteamwin the TexaSports 8U state championship Sunday, Nov. 24 at Frisco’s Ford Center.

Albany Lions fans should avoid overindulging in turkey, pumpkin pie and football Thursday, Nov. 28 (today) and save a little room for one more downtown pep rally.

TheAlbanyJuniorHigh Cubs and Lady Cubs basketball teams return to action aftertheThanksgiving breakMonday,Dec.2,with games against Hawley. The girls will be at home with the boys on the road.

The Albany Lady Lions endured a difficult week before going on holiday break with losses at Abilene Christian and to Roscoe in Albany’s home opener. The Lady Lions (1-6) played in the Jayton tournament Monday- Tuesday, Nov.

TheAlbanyLionscontinued toadvanceintheClass2ADivision II football playoffs with a 48-14 victory Thursday, Nov. 21overtheArcher City Wildcats in the area round at Graham’sNewton Field.