By Kathy Thomson Moran basketball players have been busy with regular games and tournament matches over the last week. Both varsity teams won games in Woodson on Tuesday, Dec. 10, but did not fare as well in tournament play at Zephyr last weekend.

By Donnie A. Lucas The Lady Lions were busy last week at the Winters Tournament, winning three games out of five and improving to 8-3 for the season. The team was open this week as they prepare for tournament action in Breckenridge on Friday and Saturday. The varsity will play Dublin at 11:30 a.m.

By Donnie A. Lucas The Lion varsity basketball team took the floor for the first time last week, falling to Munday in their opener. The team hosted Early on Tuesday, coming back from an early deficit to play a close game against the 3A Longhorns but eventually losing 48-41.

By Donnie A. Lucas The Albany Cubs won all three games against the visiting Hawley junior high teams on Monday. The Cubs will travel to Roscoe on Monday, Dec. 16 for the last set of games before the holiday break. Tip-off is set for 5:30 p.m. The boys will return to the court on Jan.

By Donnie A. Lucas The junior high girls basketball teams played in the Breckenridge Tournament last week and were on the road Monday in Hawley. The three local teams made a clean sweep of games in Hawley, providing excitement for fans with close scores.

By Kathy Thomson A member of the Lady Bulldog volleyball team was awarded one of the superlative awards, and other Moran players were  selected spots on the first  and second District 6 1-A All-District teams. Senior November Meredith was chosen as the Outstanding Setter.

By Kathy Thomson Three Moran Bulldog football players earned places on the 1-A Division 2 District 6 All-District first team, along with eight on the second team, and one honorable mention.

By Kathy Thomson The Moran High School basketball team claimed their second victory of the season last week, and the junior high teams split games in Baird. Results from the varsity games in Woodson were not available at press time and will be reported next week.

By Donnie A. Lucas The Lady Lion basketball team split games last week, suffering the first loss of the season against Ballinger but rebounding for a victory over Hamlin. Albany traveled to Munday on Dec. 3, picking up an easy 55-25 win to improve to 5-1 for the season.

By Donnie A. Lucas The varsity Lion basketball team opened their season in Munday this week, dropping their first outing 52-44 on the road. The varsity will be open this weekend after being bumped from the Winters Tournament, but the JV and JV II Lions will host a local tournament.