Lady Lions open district with loss to Cisco

The Albany Lady Lions played just one game last week due to a cancellation, costingtheteamachanceat more court time before the start of district play. Albany opened the District 10-2A schedule Tuesday, Dec.
Sophomore Aaden Mendez (r) puts in a two-pointer during a game against Breckenridge in Albany’s JV tournament earlier this month. The boys have put a team on the court for several games, with the season to start in earnest Dec. 19. Donnie Lucas / Albany News

Lions collect 5th trophy, advance to semifinal

The Albany Lions emphatically answered any questions regarding their legitimacy as a contender in the Class 2A Division II football playoffsThursday, Nov. 30 with a 52-14 victory over fourth-rankedCollinsville in a state quarterfinal at Iowa Park.
Lions collect 5th trophy, advance to semifinal

Send-off set noon today

Albany Lions fans had a chance to get pepped up onacoolDecemberevening Wednesday, Dec. 6, as the Albany Athletic Booster Clubhostedanotherdowntown pep rally in preparation for the next round of the football playoffs.
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TOURNEY PLAY

The Albany Lady Lions basketball teamproducedmoreups thandownsduringtheirbusiest week of the season, winning four of six games. The Lady Lions (5-4) were scheduled to host Throckmorton on Tuesday Dec.
Charli Hefner puts the ball up under the net Tuesday night against Throckmorton. The varsity did not play because of illness.

SEMIFINAL PLAYOFF FACTS

Albany Lions (14-0) vs. Sunray Bobcats (12-2) 6:00 pm Lowrey Field • Lubbock 1301 66th Street Home Side • Tickets $ 6 & $ 4 ONLINE ONLY.
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Boys get good start

TheAlbanyLionsjunior varsity basketball teams mixed and matched lineups and coaches over the weekend to go 4-0 at the Albany JV Tournament. Teams from 14 schools got in four games each Thursday-Saturday, Nov.
With Albany still in the football playoffs, several varsity players, including Lute Wheeler (above), played with the JV team during last week’s local tournament. The Lions won all four of their games, switching out both players and coaches. Donnie Lucas / Alb any News