TheAlbanyJuniorHigh theater class presented the comedy “Happily Ever After” during a public performance on Tuesday, Nov. 14 at the high school auditorium in preparation for the UIL competition later this week.

♦ The Albany Lions took the first step forward on the Class 2A Division II football playoffs Thursday, Nov. 9 with a 60-0 bi-district victory over the Eldorado Eagles at Colorado City’s Wolf Stadium.

With the Albany Lions headed to the second round of the Class 2A Division II footballplayoffs,theAlbany Athletic Booster Club will hold a downtown pep rally at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16 (tonight) at Bank Park.

Albany’s Kiana Roberson was named Most Valuable Player on the All-District 8-2A team as nine Lady Lions received spots on the team. The all-district team, selected by vote of the district coaches, was released after all district teams were eliminated from the playoffs.

TheAlbanyJuniorHigh Cubs and Lady Cubs basketball teams opened their seasons Monday, Nov. 13, winning three of fourgamesagainstAbilene Christian.

The Albany Lady Lions tipped off their basketball season Saturday, Nov. 11, with a 57-34 loss at Eastland.

Fans of the Albany Lions unable to attend this week’s playoff game can still keep up with the team online. Albany plays Celeste at 7:00 p.m.

Photo packages of flag football players and youth cheerleaders that were ordered last month are now available for pickup at TheAlbany News, open Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Albany Lions football player Adam Hill announced over the weekend that he is committing to Texas Tech for his college career. Hill, who plays running back and defensive end, was being recruited by the Red Raiders to play linebacker.

Top Horse award Two teams withAlbany connections competed at the Working Ranch Cowboy Association Youth World Championship Ranch Rodeo held Saturday, Nov. 11 at Amarillo.