By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions basketball team closed out District 10-2A play last week with a pair of road victories, beating Stamford 57-38 on Tuesday, Feb. 8, and Haskell 50-14 on Friday, Feb. 11.“These games gave us a chance to get a lot of guys time on the floor, get some experience as we go...

By Sam WallerThe Moran Bulldogs are moving south for the next two football seasons following biennial realignment.Moran was placed in District 14-1A Division II with Paint Rock, Panther Creek, and Rising Star.The UIL announced alignment Feb. 3 for the next two years for football, volleyball, and...

By Sam WallerThe Moran Lady Bulldogs kept their playoff chances alive last week despite dropping their two District 13-1A girls basketball outings.On Tuesday, Feb. 1, Moran lost 69-20 at Cross Plains.

By Sam WallerThe Albany baseball and softball teams are nearing the start of their seasons with both looking to return to the playoffs.The Lions baseball team will scrimmage Merkel on Friday, Feb. 18, with the junior varsity hosting a tournament Feb. 24-26.The varsity schedule begins with the...

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions will have less travel for district football games the next two years following the release of the University Interscholastic League’s biennial realignment,announced Thursday, Feb. 3.The Lions will compete in District 6-2A Division II, a six-team league that includes...

By Sam WallerNine high school seniors and one coach from Shackelford County have been selected to participate in the Big Country Chevy Dealers 2022 FCA All-Star Festival.More than 325 athletes representing 88 high schools will compete in basketball, baseball, football, golf, softball, and...

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lady ­Lion basketball team took its lumps from a pair of playoff-bound opponents last week as the end of the season drew near.On Tuesday, Feb. 1, Albany lost 67-17 at Cisco. On Saturday, Feb. 5, the Lady Lions dropped their final home game against Anson 64-21.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions basketball team fashioned a pair of playoff-caliber performances last week, clinching a playoff berth and avenging District 10-2A losses in the process.On Tuesday, Feb. 1, the Lions upset district leader No. 23 Cisco 47-43 on the road, making up for a 55-50 home loss...

By Sam WallerAlbany’s Lady Lions hope to get back to making a long playoff run after last two softball seasons ended earlier than expected.The 2020 season was cut short and playoffs scrapped because of the pandemic.

Head football coach Denney Faith (r) shakes senior Luke Ivy’s hand after presenting him with a bronze medal during a special ceremony prior to basketball games last Friday. Albany reached the 2021 state football semifinals before losing to the eventual state champion.