By Sam Waller The Albany junior high football and volleyball teams began preparing for their seasons with the start of the school year. The Lady Cubs will be the first to compete, starting at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 31, with a combined match at Woodson.

By Sam Waller The Albany Golf Club is still accepting names for a waiting list for its annual Labor Day tournament even though the tournament field is full. “We have not had any cancellations yet,” Golf Club board member James Waters said. “We’ve got several teams on the waiting list.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lady Lions volleyball team remained undefeated by sweeping Olney on Aug. 17 and Eastland on Friday.The Lady Lions were scheduled to play Ranger on Tuesday in their District 6-2A opener.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions football team had its last dress rehearsal for the season on Thursday, Aug. 19, with its second scrimmage against the Hawley Bearcats.Now, the Lions turn their attention to Friday’s season opener at Colorado City.“We’re excited about getting to go to Colorado City and...

By Sam Waller Though shorthanded, the Moran Bulldogs football team had a productive outing Saturday in its scrimmage against Trent. With just five players available, the Bulldogs managed to outscore the Gorillas 6-3 at Bulldog Field.

By Sam Waller The Moran Lady Bulldogs volleyball team encountered a rough weekend at the Albany Summer Slam Tournament, dropping four matches. In Thursday’s pool play, the Lady Bulldogs lost to Breckenridge and Abilene Christian.

By Sam Waller The Albany Lions cross country runners are progressing with their preseason workouts as they prepare for their first meet of the season. “We’re slowly working our way up to the race distances we’re going to be running,” coach Tate Thompson said.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lady Lions volleyball team capped a productive opening week of the season Saturday by claiming the Gold Bracket championship of their own Albany Summer Slam Tournament.All three Albany teams beat Olney Tuesday, with the varsity winning their matches 25-14, 25-7, 25-17.

By Sam Waller The Albany Lions got their first taste of outside competition Friday with a controlled scrimmage against the Coleman Bluecats at Coleman’s Hufford Field.

By Sam Waller The Moran Lady Bulldogs opened their volleyball season Tuesday with a 3-1 victory on the road against Loraine. Moran pulled away to win 25-20, 19-25, 25-20, 25-16. “We played pretty well for the first game of the season,” Lady Bulldogs coach Joe Hise said.