By Sam Waller

The Albany Lions JV football team suffered its first loss of the season, falling 25-12 to Seymour on Thursday, Sept. 8 at Robert Nail Memorial Stadium.

The JV’s scheduled game for Thursday, Sept. 15 (tonight), at Hawley has been cancelled. Instead, the JV will suit up with the varsity to provide depth after the varsity suffered a rash of injuries.

The next scheduled JV game is Thursday, Sept. 22 at Comanche.

Against Seymour, Albany had a chance to pull even after trailing 13-0 at halftime, but fell victim to three turnovers.

By Sam Waller

The Albany Lions and Lady Lions cross country runners made their second outing of the season Tuesday, Sept. 6 at Eula.

The runners returned to competition Wednesday, Sept. 14 at Hawley. Results will be reported next week.

At Eula, Albany had four runners in the varsity boys race, two in varsity girls and three in JV girls.

“We are are starting to prepare for midseason now,” coach Ginger Norton said. “The runners are preparing for the next three meets before district on Oct. 12 at Anson. Most of the runners are improving on their times.”

By Sam Waller

The Albany Junior High Cubs football teams split their games against Seymour on Thursday, Sept. 8, with the seventh grade winning 24-0 and the eighth grade losing 14-6.

The Cubs make their first road trip of the season on Thursday, Sept. 15 (today) when they visit Hawley. The seventh grade game will start at 4:00 p.m. with the eighth grade to follow.

Seventh Grade

Bennett Neece scored twice, capping long drives, and Clay Chapman added a touchdown as the seventh grade Cubs improved to 2-0.

By Sam Waller

The Albany Lady Lions volleyball team enjoyed a 2-0 week last week, beating Benjamin and Tolar, as preparations for district intensified.

The Lady Lions (13-7) began their last full week of nondistrict play Tuesday, Sept. 13, with a hard-fought win, 25-23, 28-26, 27-29, 25-15, at Snyder. Details will be reported next week.

On Saturday, Sept. 17, Albany will host De Leon.

On Tuesday, Sept. 6, the Lady Lions rallied to defeat Benjamin 17-25, 28-25, 25-20, 25-16 at Benjamin.

By Sam Waller

Probably the best thing about Albany’s 27-13 victory at Seymour last week was the Lions had 11 healthy players on the field at the end.

A depleted Albany squad returns home after two games on the road to host Hawley at 7:00 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16 at Robert Nail Memorial Stadium.

By Sam Waller

The Moran Bulldogs football team encountered some ups and downs in its second game of the season, falling 50-0 to Baird on Friday, Sept. 2, in the home opener at Bulldog Field.

The Bulldogs (0-2) return to the road at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9 at Aspermont.

Bulldog coach John Hughes said Moran was inconsistent in its outing against Baird, which scored 22 points in each of the first two quarters before ending the game with a touchdown on the opening drive of the third quarter.

“We went every direction we could have gone,” Hughes said.

By Sam Waller

The Albany Lions and Lady Lions opened their cross country season Wednesday, Aug. 31, at Haskell with 10 runners competing.

“The kids did so good,” coach Ginger Norton said. “I’m very proud of them.”

The runners returned to action Sept. 6 at the Eula meet. Results will be reported next week.

At Haskell, Albany had five boys in the varsity division. The Lions’ top three finishers were sophomores. Times for Albany runners were not reported.

By Sam Waller

The Albany Lions junior varsity football team held on late to take an 18-13 victory over Dublin on Thursday, Sept. 1 at Robert Nail Memorial Stadium.

“Overall, it was a tough fight and a good win,” coach David Fairchild said.

The JV Lions (2-0) play their third consecutive home game to start the season on Thursday, Sept. 8 (tonight) when Seymour visits. The game, which is scheduled to start at 6:30 p.m., will be the nightcap of a tripleheader with the junior high teams.

By Sam Waller

The team of Walker-Anderson successfully defended its title at the Albany Golf Club’s Labor Day Tournament, winning a competitive Championship Flight on Sunday, Sept. 4 at Albany Golf Course.

Walker-Anderson shot 130 over 36 holes, edging Waters-Holson by a stroke with Russell-Bodney another shot back in third place.

The two-person scramble drew 42 teams for the weekend, according to Albany Golf Club president Randy Walker.

By Sam Waller

The Albany Junior High Cubs opened their 2022 football schedule Thursday, Sept. 1, with a pair of victories over Dublin at Robert Nail Memorial Stadium.

The seventh grade rallied to win 16-14, while the eighth grade led all the way in winning 32-8.

The junior high teams play at home again this week, taking on Seymour on Thursday, Sept. 8. The seventh grade game will start at 4:30 p.m. with the eighth grade to follow.

Seventh Grade