By Sam WallerThe Albany Junior High Cubs and Lady Cubs basketball teams had a busy week with games on Thursday, Jan 20, against Hawley and Monday, Jan. 24 against Haskell.The seventh and eighth grade boys teams will compete in the Breckenridge tournament on Saturday, Jan. 29, while the girls will...

By Sam WallerSeven members of the Albany Lions football team received recognition on the All-Big Country Preps football team after helping Albany advance to the Class 2A Division II state semifinals.Running back Jaheim Newton, offensive lineman Zane Waggoner, and defensive lineman Taren Farmer were...

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lady Lions opened the second half of District 10-2A play with 71-29 home loss to Haskell on Tuesday, Jan. 18, before taking its second bye of the district schedule.Albany visited Hawley on Tuesday, Jan. 25, to start the closing stretch of the season.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions basketball team put together another solid performance in its only outing last week to get back to .500 in District 10-2A play, at least temporarily.On Tuesday, Jan. 18, Albany defeated Haskell 54-26 to wrap up the first half of district before taking an open date.“I...

By Sam WallerThe Moran Lady Bulldogs basketball teampicked up its first District 13-1A victory last week, beating Baird 36-18 on Tuesday, Jan. 11, before falling to Cross Plains 76-17 on Friday, Jan. 14.Moran (6-14 overall, 1-2 district) hosted Eula on Tuesday, Jan. 18.

By Sam WallerRegistration is ongoing for the upcoming youth baseball and softball seasons season with information available at Nancy Smith Elementary School.Albany Little LeagueAlbany Little League organizer Paul Hamilton said the baseball program is shifting to online registration this year, but...

By Sam WallerThe Albany junior high basketball teams faced schedule changes that resulted in no games being played since their last outings on Monday, Jan. 10.The junior high boys teams were forced to withdraw from the Olney Tournament on Saturday, Jan. 15, when that event was rescheduled for...

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lady Lions lost their two games last week to conclude the first round of the District 10-2A schedule, but coach Tate Thompson said the team had flashes of good play.The Lady Lions dropped a 66-28 decision at Anson on Tuesday, Jan. 11, before falling 66-15 to Stamford on...

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions basketball team bounced back from a disappointing loss to record its first home win in emphatic fashion last week.The Lions lost 48-37 at Anson on Tuesday, Jan. 11 before defeating Stamford 71-29 on Friday, Jan. 14 in District 10-2A play.Albany (6-4 overall, 3-3...

By Sam WallerThree Moran High School seniors were honored by bigcountrypreps.com for their efforts in fall sports.Arren Hawley was an honorable mention selection to the football team at receiver, linebacker, punter and kicker in addition to earning aspot on the website’s True Grit team.