By Melinda L. LucasTickets for Friday’s regional semifinal football playoff against Muenster, to be played at 2:00 p.m.  in Springtown’s Porcupine Stadium, must be purchased online by going to springtownisd.net/Page/12001 or following the link on the Albany Athletic Booster Club’s Facebook page.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions junior varsity boys basketball team tipped off its season Saturday with a 34-4 home victory over Roby.The game was the only one at the high school level last week for Albany after the Lady Lions pulled out of their tournament.The Lions opened the game with an 11-0 run...

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions were handed their biggest challenge of the season last Thursday by the Olney Cubs in their Class 2A Division II area playoff at Graham.The Lions responded with a strong second half to pull away for a 32-10 victory over a team it pummeled 55-6 seven weeks...

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lady Lions placed eight players on the All-District 6-2A volleyball team, including four superlative awards.The team was selected by a vote of the district coaches.Sarah Cotter was named district MVP with Tristen Brown selected Offensive MVP, Robin Lucas Defensive MVP, and...

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions and Lady Lions basketball teams cancelled Tuesday games at Eula because of Albany’s involvement in the volleyball and football playoffs.Also cancelled is Albany’s participation in the Randal Murry Classic in Seymour.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lady Lions fell short in their quest to reach the state volleyball tournament, falling to Wink 20-25, 18-25, 25-27 in the semifinals of the Region-I-2A Tournament on Friday at San Angelo.“I’m happy that the girls got to experience the real regional tournament this year,”...

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions took the first step forward in the Class 2A Division II football playoffs last Thursday with a 68-0 bi-district victory over the Era Hornets at Iowa Park’s Hawk Stadium.The margin of victory was the largest in Albany’s postseason history, surpassing 57-point...

By Sam WallerThe Moran Bulldogs closed out their football season in a big way last Thursday, defeating the Rochelle JV 50-0 at Mullin.Moran scored 30 points in the second quarter to take a 44-0 halftime lead and ended the game with a touchdown in the third quarter.“I couldn’t have asked for...

By Sam WallerThe Packers and Chiefs won their age division championships Monday night as the Albany NFL Flag Football League concluded its season this week with its Super Bowl week at Robert Nail Memorial Stadium.The Packers won the Kindergarten-First Grade group, while the Chiefs won the...

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions junior varsity football team closed out its season last Thursday with a 54-16 victory against the Seymour Panthers at Robert Nail Memorial Stadium.Albany finished the season 8-0.“This has been a great season for these young men,” coach David Fair­child said.