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.

Seven Moran Bulldogs accounted for 10 spots on the All-District 14-1ADivision II football team. Junior Ellis Hise was a first-team selection at both quarterback and safety in additiontoearningacademic all-district honors.

♦ TheAlbany Lions completed a clean sweep of the District 6-2A Division II schedule and tuned up for the playoffs Friday, Nov. 4 with a 66-0 victory over Abilene TLCA at McMurry University’s Wilford Moore Stadium.

Albany – Chip Chambers passes to Cason Fairchild for 16-yard scoring play. Kick is no good. 1st qtr - 9:36 - 6-0 Albany – Chamber passes to Cason Fairchild for 35 yards. Zane Waggoner’s kick is good. 1st qtr - 7:39 - 13-0 Albany – Hill runs 40 yards to score. Waggoner’s kick is good. 1st qtr - 6:16 - 20-0 Albany – Chambers passes 7 yards to Hill for TD. Kick is no good. 1st qtr - 0:12 - 26-0 Albany – Calhan Fairchild takes a Chambers’ pass 22 yards to the goal line. Waggoner’s kick is good. 2nd qtr - 9:48 - 33-0 Albany – Hoel takes the ball 1 yard forthescore.Waggonermakesthe PAT. 2nd qtr - 7:30 - 40-0 Albany – Hill runs 22 yards for a touchdown. Kick is no good. 2nd qtr - 3:31 - 46-0 Albany – Hill takes the direct snap 36 yards to score. Waggoner’s kick is good. 3rd qtr - 10:48 - 53-0 Albany – Tyler Chapman takes handoff and runs 17 yards for touchdown. Kick is no good. 4th qtr - 11:37 - 59-0 Albany – Beal runs 45 yards to score. Waggoner’s kick is good. 4th qtr - 4:18 - 66-0

The Albany Lady Lions saw their volleyball season end disappointingly early last week with a loss in the second round of the Class 2A playoffs. Albany finished the season 30-8 behind a senior-laden lineup.