By Sam Waller
The Albany Junior High Cubs football teams made the most of limited opportunities last Thursday in recording a pair of victories at Olney.
Both seventh grade and eighth grade games were played with a running clock because of the threat of bad weather.
The seventh grade Cubs won 14-6, scoring on two of three possessions. The eighth grade won 8-0 despite running just nine offensive plays.
By Sam Waller
The Albany Lady Lions began the second half of the District 6-2A volleyball schedule with a pair of sweeps, moving closer to their goal of a district championship.
“We are excited to start the second half of district and get closer to the playoffs,” Lady Lions coach M.J. Reneau said.
The varsity hosted Abilene TLC on Tuesday, Oct. 5, winning in three sets 25-12, 25-9, 25-6. Details will be reported next week.
On the same night, the JV1 and JV2 hosted teams from Knox City.
By Sam Waller
The Albany Lions didn’t have very many opportunities on offense last Friday in their final non-district outing.
It turned out they didn’t need as many as they had.
Despite running just 21 plays and losing two turnovers, the Lions improved to 5-0 with a 55-6 homecoming victory over the Olney Cubs at Robert Nail Memorial Stadium.
The Moran Lady Bulldogs dropped a four-set decision at Woodson on Saturday, falling 24-26, 14-25, 25-17, 25-27.
“This was the best Saturday morning match we have played,” Lady Bulldogs coach Jo Hise said. “We are working well as a team, settling into our rotation.”
Johnnie Hise had five kills, and Hannah Rogers had six assists.
In the first set, Harmony Slaughter and Vivi Green each had five service points. Green had five more in the third set with Rogers adding four. Slaughter served for four points in the fourth set.
By Sam Waller
After getting an unexpected weekend off and struggling through last Friday’s game, the Moran Bulldogs hope to get things on track with their scheduled open date this week.
The Bulldogs’ open District 9-1A Division II play Oct. 8 at Paint Creek.
“It’s going to be good for us,” Bulldogs coach John Hughes said of the bye. “It gives us two weeks to get ready for Paint Creek. Just getting a little bit healthier than we have been is going to be the big thing.”
By Sam Waller
Jonathan Coody finished 11th in the varsity boys race at the Hamlin Cross Country Meet on Sept. 22 to lead Albany’s contingent.
Six runners competed for Albany, including three in the junior high girls race.
The meet was Albany’s first since running Sept. 8 at Eula.
“I believe that the week of not running in a meet helped us to rest and refreshed us,” coach Tate Thompson said. “The kids came out and ran well.”
Albany’s next meet will be Wednesday, Oct. 6 at Anson.
By Sam Waller
The Albany Junior High Cubs split their games at Anson last Thursday with the eighth grade winning 20-8, while the seventh grade suffered its first loss 16-8.
Both teams return to action Thursday (today) at Olney. The seventh grade will play at 4:00 p.m., followed by the eighth grade and junior varsity.
Eighth Grade
Calhan Fairchild had touchdowns passing, receiving, and on an interception return to lead the Cubs (4-0).
“I was very pleased with our effort on both sides of the ball,” coach David Fairchild said.
By Sam Waller
The Albany Junior High Lady Cubs’ volleyball team had their busiest day of the season Saturday as each played three matches at the Hawley tournament.
On Tuesday, the seventh grade played at Woodson and the eighth grade played at Ranger. Both teams will play Abilene TLC next Tuesday
Eighth Grade
The eighth grade team got the week started on Sept. 21 by defeating Rising Star 25-6, 25-13.
“The kids continue to show improvement,” coach Missy Dutchover said. “They did a good job serving.”
By Sam Waller
Ashton Bailey returned the opening kickoff for a touchdown, and the Albany Lions junior varsity football team rolled to a 41-0 victory last Thursday at Anson.
Bailey finished with three touchdowns, and Cason Fairchild scored two, while Albany (5-0) forced five turnovers.
“I thought we dominated on both sides of the ball,” coach David Fairchild said. “I was very pleased with our effort as a team. The defense played with some aggression, and the offense operated smoothly.”
By Sam Waller
The 14th annual John Rose & Jim Law Memorial Albany Kiwanis Charity Golf Tournament and Fajita Fiesta has been postponed until Friday, Oct. 15.
Kiwanian Zach Maberry said the decision was made to push the event back two weeks because of a forecast calling for a 50+ percent chance of rain on Friday.
The event raises funds for the Albany K Charity Scholarship Fund as well as a number of other projects.
Maberry said that entries are still being accepted. As of Monday, there were 11 teams entered.
