The Albany Lady Lions pulled off a major upset last Tuesday, defeating Hawley 37-27 in a district matchup.The Albany girls had their district open date Friday, Jan. 23, which allowed them to avoid a weather-related cancellation.The Lady Lions’ game against Stamford was postponed from Tuesday night...

The Albany Lions continued a strong run through district play last week, earning back to back wins with a road victory at Cisco followed by a home win over Anson.Albany opened the week with an 83 to 64 win at Cisco on Tuesday, Jan. 13, in what was one of the most anticipated district games of the...

The Albany Lady Lions faced a challenging test last week in district play, when they traveled to Cisco on Tuesday, Jan. 13 to face the state’s No. 3-ranked team.Albany fell 88-21, but head coach Ashlyn Bevel said the team showed positive development despite the loss.The Lady Lions opened the second...

What began as a crowded local leaderboard ended with a single winner after the final whistle of the College Football Playoff National Championship Game.Five participants finished the bracket challenge tied after the first round, quarterfinals and semifinal games.

The Albany Lions boys basketball team worked through a pair of difficult shooting nights last week but still came away with two district wins, defeating Haskell 62-50 on the road on Jan. 6 and Abilene TLCA 65-45 at home on Jan. 9.At Haskell, Albany struggled to find any rhythm early, managing...

The Albany Lady Lions split district games last week, losing to Haskell and defeating TLCA.They lost to Cisco on Tuesday night 21-88, with details to be published next week.The girls will continue district play this week, hosting Anson on Friday, Jan. 16.

Albany senior Tristan Howe was named the 2025 Big Country Blitz Class 2A Division II Defensive MVP after a dominant season in the trenches for the Lions.Howe anchored Albany’s defense throughout the fall, consistently disrupting opposing offenses and setting the tone up front in what was another...

The Albany Lions closed out the pre-district schedule with a perfect 4-0 showing at the Windthorst Tournament before opening district play with a hard-fought home win over Stamford, continuing a strong start to the 2025-26 season.Albany defeated Vernon 64-56, Poolville 73-47, Archer City 83-40 and...

The Albany Lady Lions traveled to Haskell on Tuesday, Jan. 6, for district basketball action.The girls lost 21-52, with full results to be reported next week.The Lady Lions secured their first district win of the season last Friday, Jan. 2, defeating Stamford with a strong defensive performance...

The Albany Lions boys basketball team went 4-0 to win the Lingleville Tournament last week, highlighted by steady scoring and strong defensive pressure throughout the three-day stretch.Albany opened Thursday with a 62-34 win over Olney, then returned Friday morning for an early start against Bluff...