By Kathy Thomson

The Lady Bulldogs volleyball season ended last Tuesday, Oct. 29, when a loss to the Woodson Cowgirls blocked hopes of a spot in the District 6 1A playoff bracket.

Moran fell in three sets 17-25, 20-25, 14-25.

“We struggled with our serves,” said coach Jo Hise.

Hise said that she enjoyed working with the players this season.

“It was my honor and privilege to coach this great group of young ladies,” Hise said. “I learned so much from them this year.”

The coach is expecting all but one team member to return next year.

By Donnie A. Lucas

The long-awaited showdown for the District 7-2A title has arrived, with the Albany Lions traveling to Hamlin Friday night to battle for Albany’s 12th straight  district championship.

The team will be looking for the AISD program’s 700th win, and the Lions will also be on the hunt for their 67th consecutive district win, a statistic going back over 12 years.

 Kickoff at Piper Stadium is set for 7:00 p.m.

By Donnie A. Lucas

The Albany Lady Lions finished the district race in second place and now advance to the area round of the playoffs Saturday in Eastland.

Albany (20-12, 10-2) is facing Miles (22-8) for the fourth straight year in the second round after receiving a bye in the first round.

Game time at the Eastland Mavericks’ gym is set for 5:00 p.m., with the Lady Lions serving as the home team. Ticket prices will be $5 for adults and $3 for students.

By Donnie A. Lucas

The JV Lions kept their winning streak alive with a 40-0 win over the Haskell Indians last Thursday.

The Lions will host Hamlin this week for the season finale. Kickoff will follow two junior high games at about 6:30 p.m.

The Lions moved the ball at will in Haskell, according to coach David Fairchild.

“We had three touchdown runs by Samuel Rosas and two by Caden Price,” the coach said. “Malachi Gueldner had a four-yard reception from Cole Chapman for a touchdown.”

By Donnie A. Lucas

The Lions posted a 41-13 win in Cross Plains last Friday as District 7-2A DII play continues, scoring 41 by early in the fourth quarter before the Buffaloes came up with a couple of touchdowns late in the game.

Albany will host the Haskell Indians on Friday in the final home game of the season, which will also serve as senior night. Kickoff is set for 7:00 p.m. at Robert Nail Stadium.

By Donnie A. Lucas

The Lady Lion volleyball team closed out the regular season with a couple of district wins over the last week and are now preparing for the playoffs with a practice game next Tuesday.

Albany finished the district race with a 10-2 record for second place, with their only losses coming against Hawley, the District 6-2A champs.

The Lady Lions will be on the road next Tuesday for a practice game against Klondike. The two playoff-bound teams will play in the gym at Loraine ISD. The bout will start at 5:00 p.m.

By Melinda L. Lucas

The Lady Lion basketball team will open the season when Albany hosts a couple of other area teams for scrimages on Saturday, Nov. 2 at 1:00 p.m. 

Both varsity and JV games are listed on the schedule in the next couple of weeks, but whether those are all played depends on the success of the volleyball team in the playoffs.

By Donnie A. Lucas

The JV Lions kept a perfect season record with a 34-0 shutout over the Cross Plains Buffaloes last Thursday at Robert Nail Stadium, improving to 8-0 for the season.

The JV will travel to Haskell today to face the Indians as the district race continues. Kickoff is expected about 6:30 p.m. following the junior high games.

On the following Thursday, Nov. 7, Albany will host three sub-varsity games, beginning at 4:00 p.m. with the seventh grade against Haskell, followed by the eighth grade and the JV against Hamlin.

By Donnie A. Lucas

The eighth grade Albany Cubs football team sent the visiting Cross Plains junior high team home with a 24-8 loss last Thursday.

Both junior high teams will be in action this Thursday (today) in Haskell, starting at 4:00 p.m.

After stopping the Cross Plains offense early in the game, the Cubs scored on their second offensive play when Adam Hill raced 33 yards to the goal. Lanxton Viertel followed with a two-point run for an 8-0 lead.

By Donnie A. Lucas

The Lady Cubs volleyball teams closed out the season on Tuesday with a pair of wins.

The seventh graders posted a 25-22, 25-23 win in Strawn, while the eighth graders hosted Ranger to pick up a 25-14, 25-14 victory. Details were not available at press time.

The eighth graders traveled to Moran Oct. 22, bringing home a 25-4, 25-11 win. 

Kiana Roberson scored on 14 consecutive serves and had two kills, while Robin Lucas put up 12 straight serves. Callan Edgar had two assists.