Second half surge powers Lions past Quanah

The Albany Lions battled through a slow first half and a ball-control strategy from Quanah before surging in the second half to earn a 35 to 15 win Friday night in Holliday. The playoff victory sends Albany into a highly anticipated regional matchup against defending state champion Muenster.
Second half surge powers Lions past Quanah

Fifty-year Mason recognized at Albany Lodge

The Albany Masonic Lodge held a special ceremony on Saturday, November 15, to honor longtime member Sammy Joe Rippey for 50 years of service in Freemasonry. Family and local lodge members gathered at the Albany Lodge to celebrate the milestone. Rippey’s wife, Barbara, was also in attendance.
Fifty-year Mason recognized at Albany Lodge

Junior high cast earns honors at district one-act contest

Albany Junior High theater students delivered a strong showing at the 2025 UIL district one-act play contest on Nov. 13 with their performance of The Book of Dog by Jiggs Burgess.The production earned Best Performer for Parker Rose, Honorable Mention All-Star Cast for Patton Smith, and the Tech...
Junior high cast earns honors at district one-act contest

Albany athlete wins Special Olympics Gold

Albany athlete Hunter Waddell brought home a gold medal after competing in the 2025 Special Olympics Area 14 Bowling Competition in San Angelo.The event, held November 14-15 at Stadium Lanes in San Angelo, featured teams from across the Area 14 region, including delegations from Abilene, Brownwood...
Albany athlete wins Special Olympics Gold

Lions push past Santo in Bi-District battle

The Albany Lions opened the playoffs with a strong showing Thursday night in Graham, powering past Santo 34–18 to secure the Bi-District championship and extend their postseason run.Albany controlled the pace from the start, stacking up 429 yards of total offense and moving the chains 24 times.
Lions push past Santo in Bi-District battle