By Donnie A. Lucas The varsity girls basketball team made a turn last week, picking up a pair of wins as they head into District 10-2A action. The Lady Lions defeated both Richland Springs and Roby to improve to 4-4 for the season.

By Donnie A. Lucas The varsity Lions got in the win column last Friday at Roby with a 56-27 romp over the hosting Lions. It was just the second game this season for the varsity due to an extended football playoff season.

Albany freshman Adam Hill launches a shot past a Ballinger defender for two of his 12 points in the JV Lions 29-24 win on Saturday. They play in Roby on Friday.

By Donnie A. Lucas The Cubs and Lady Cubs made a clean sweep of basketball games against Hamlin on Monday, with the girls winning on the road and the boys at home. The teams will play Anson next Monday. The girls will stay at home and the boys will be in Anson. Games start at 5:30 p.m.

By Donnie A. Lucas The Lion basketball teams finally were able to get on the court last weekend, with the JV beating the visiting Ballinger Bearcats while the varsity came up short. The boys teams were open on Tuesday but will be in action again in Roby on Friday.

By Donnie A. Lucas The Lady Lions dropped all three games last week as they continued to prepare for the opening of district competition next week against Haskell. Albany hosted Richland Springs on Tuesday, getting back in the win column 41-26. Details will be reported next week.

By Donnie A. Lucas The Lion football team garnered a total of 25 spots on the 8-2A All-District teams, dominating the superlative awards with four out of the five top spots. The Lions were awarded a total of 14 first-team honors and six second team positions.

By Donnie A. Lucas The JV and varsity Lady Lions hosted Comanche on Nov. 24, both dropping games prior to the holiday break. The girls were in action again on Tuesday in Aspermon, with the varsity losing the bout 52-36.  Details were not available at press time but will be reported next week.

By Donnie A. Lucas The Lion basketball teams hit the floor to practice this week, preparing for games at Highland on Friday. Currently, two boys games are planned at Highland on Friday starting at 4:00 p.m. with the JV girls playing first.

By Donnie A. Lucas The Cubs and Lady Cubs have been busy the last two weeks playing teams from Cisco and Hawley. The teams will play Hamlin on Monday, Dec. 7, with the girls on the road in Hamlin, and the boys hosting the Pipers. Games start at 5:30 p.m. at both locations.