By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions found a way to make plays when needed Saturday, Nov. 26 to defeat the No. 4 Wink Wildcats 35-18 in a Class 2A Division II regional playoff at San Angelo Stadium.The No. 6 Lions (11-2) advance to the state quarterfinals to take on the No. 7 Collinsville Pirates at 7:00...

By Sam WallerRegistration for the Albany Little Dribblers fifth and sixth grade basketball teams closes Thursday, Dec. 1.Registration fee is $35 per child and includes a team shirt.Registration forms are available at Nancy Smith Elementary School.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions faced their first serious challenge of the postseason and responded in an overwhelming manner.Trailing by three late in the second quarter of their Class 2A Division II area playoff against the Muenster Hornets, the ­Lions quickly regained the lead and rolled to a...

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lady Lions dropped a pair of games last week in their first  road outings of the basketball season, and they had two more games this week before the Thanksgiving break.On Tuesday, Nov. 15, Albany lost 61-12 at Gordon.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Junior High Cubs and Lady Cubs played Cisco on Monday with the girls at home and the boys on the road.Because of early deadlines, those results will be reported next week.The junior high teams return from Thanksgiving break Monday, Nov. 28 to take on Hawley.

By Sam WallerThe Moran Lady Bulldogs split their two outings last week, while the Bulldogs boys team tipped off its basketball season.On Tuesday, Nov. 15, the Lady Bulldogs dropped a 30-24 decision to Blanket, but bounced back to beat Mullin 43-13 on Friday, Nov. 18, for their first win of the...

By Sam WallerThe Moran Lady Bulldogs opened their basketball season Saturday, Nov. 12 with a 65-8 loss at Alvord.The Lady Bulldogs returned to action Tuesday, Nov. 15 at home against Blanket.

By Sam WallerSix players from the Moran Bulldogs earned spots on the All-District 14-1A Division II football team, including four at multiple positions.While Moran struggled through an 0-10 season, coach John Hughes said district coaches recognized the team’s achievement of making it through the...

By Sam WallerEvery member of the Moran Lady Bulldogs earned a spot on the All-District 14-1A volleyball team.Moran made program history this season, winning the school’s first bi-district championship in volleyball.

By Melinda L. LucasPhoto packages of flag football players that were ordered last month are now available for pickup at The Albany News, open Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.Packages that weren’t paid or couldn’t be charged to an existing account can still be purchased and...