Albany Lions can take a break from leftover turkey and pumpkin pie at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov.

TheAlbanyJuniorHigh Cubs and Lady Cubs basketball teams made their second outing of the season Monday, Nov. 20 against Cisco.

The Moran Bulldogs boys basketball team opened its season on a winning note Friday, Nov. 17 with a 34-22 victory at Mullin.

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.