By Sam Waller

The Albany Junior High Lady Cubs’ volleyball team had their busiest day of the season Saturday as each played three matches at the Hawley tournament.

On Tuesday, the seventh grade played at Woodson and the eighth grade played at Ranger. Both teams will play Abilene TLC next Tuesday

Eighth Grade

The eighth grade team got the week started on Sept. 21 by defeating Rising Star 25-6, 25-13.

“The kids continue to show improvement,” coach Missy Dutchover said. “They did a good job serving.”

By Sam Waller

Ashton Bailey returned the opening kickoff for a touchdown, and the Albany Lions junior varsity football team rolled to a 41-0 victory last Thursday at Anson.

Bailey finished with three touchdowns, and Cason Fairchild scored two, while Albany (5-0) forced five turnovers.

“I thought we dominated on both sides of the ball,” coach David Fairchild said. “I was very pleased with our effort as a team. The defense played with some aggression, and the offense operated smoothly.”

By Sam Waller

The 14th annual John Rose & Jim Law Memorial Albany Kiwanis Charity Golf Tournament and Fajita Fiesta has been postponed until Friday,  Oct. 15.

Kiwanian Zach Maberry said the decision was made to push the event back two weeks because of  a forecast calling for a 50+ percent chance of rain on Friday.

The event raises funds for the Albany K Charity Scholarship Fund as well as a number of other projects.

Maberry said that entries are still being accepted. As of Monday, there were 11 teams entered.

By Sam Waller

The Albany Lady Lions found themselves in an unusual situation Saturday, having to come from behind to defeat Strawn in District 6-2A volleyball action at Strawn.

The Lady Lions rallied to defeat the Lady Greyhounds in four sets to improve to 22-3 overall. 

“We are now officially halfway through district,” Lady Lions coach M.J. Reneau said. “We finished the first half undefeated, and that’s the goal for the second half.”

By Sam Waller

The Albany Lions maintained their momentum last Friday, defeating the Anson Tigers 48-2 at Robert Nail Memorial Stadium.

The Lions get one last tuneup before the start of District 8-2A Division II play when they host the Olney Cubs at 7:00 p.m. this Friday for homecoming.

Against Anson, Albany quarterback Cole Chapman passed for four touchdowns. Two of the scores went to London Fuentes, who also scored on a 65-yard punt return.

By Sam Waller

The Moran Lady Bulldogs volleyball team split its two matches last week, defeating Rising Star and falling to Strawn.

On Sept. 14, the Lady Bulldogs beat Rising Star 25-5, 25-23, 25-18.

“We only had six players,” coach Jo Hise said. “Everybody had to play every spot, and they had to be out there for every serve.”

By Sam Waller

The Albany Lions junior varsity football team remained undefeated with a 28-8 victory last Thursday at Haskell.

Lute Wheeler passed for two touchdowns and a two-point conversion to help Albany (3-0) build a 22-0 lead. Branson Beal and Ashton Bailey each ran for touchdowns, while Houston Heatly and Cason Fairchild had TD receptions.

“Overall, I was very pleased with how our guys kept their composure and dominated on both sides of the ball,” coach David Fairchild said.

By Sam Waller

The Albany Junior High Cubs football teams made their first road trip of the season a successful one last Thursday, both picking up victories at Haskell.

The seventh grade team improved to 2-0 with a 16-8 victory, while the eighth grade team won 32-0.

Both teams return to the road Thursday (today) with games at Anson. The seventh grade will play at 4:00 p.m., followed by the eighth grade and junior varsity.

Seventh Grade

Albany made the most of its opportunities, scoring touchdowns on the only two offensive possessions it had.

By Sam Waller

The Albany Lady Lions took a big step toward a district championship Saturday by sweeping Hawley on the road in a key District 6-2A match.

The local girls hosted Rising Star on Tuesday, winning in three sets, 25-8, 25-4, 25-4. Details of the game will be published next week.

Albany will be in Rising Star on Saturday, Sept. 25, with an 11:00 a.m. varsity game time. There will be three games in Ranger on Tuesday, Sept. 28, starting at 4:30 p.m. 

By Sam Waller

For the second week in a row, the Albany Lions needed just one score to secure a victory. And for the second week in a row, the Lions were not content to reach the end zone just once.

Seven Albany players scored touchdowns, and the defense turned in another dominating performance last Friday as the Lions won their home opener 62-0 over the Haskell Indians at Robert Nail Memorial Stadium.

Facing Anson