By Sam WallerThe Albany NFL Flag Football League begins the second half of its season this week with four teams having managed to avoid a loss.Week 4 games start at 9:00 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 22 at the Albany High School track infield.The Cowboys (Kindergarten-First Grade) and Broncos (Fourth-Sixth...

By Sam WallerThe Albany Junior High Cubs football teams swept their games Thursday, Oct. 13 at Cross Plains with the seventh grade winning 26-14, while the eighth grade won 28-20.The Cubs return home to face Roscoe on Thursday, Oct. 20 (tonight).

By Sam WallerRonnie Hargis, who spent his childhood in Albany, was recently honored by the Texas High School Basketball Officials Association for being selected to officiate games at the University Interscholastic League state basketball tournament last March.Hargis, who now lives in Hawley, was...

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions junior varsity football team scored on offense, defense and special teams Thursday, Oct. 13 in a 28-6 victory at Cross Plains.The JV Lions (4-3) were left without a game this week against Roscoe, but efforts were ongoing to find a replacement opponent.

By Sam WallerAlbany’s Briley Tabor and Jonathan Coody qualified for regional competition with their performances at the District 6-2A cross country meet Wednesday, Oct. 12 at Anson.The pair will compete at the Region II-2A meet on Monday, Oct. 24 at Grand Prairie’s Lynn Creek Park at Joe Pool Lake.

By Sam WallerThe foursome of Randy Walker, Rodney Barton, Charles Barrett, and James Waters claimed a four-stroke victory Friday, Oct. 14 in the 15th annual John Rose and Jim Law Memorial Albany Kiwanis Charity Golf Tournament and Fajita Fiesta at Albany Golf Course.The quartet carded a score of 53...

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lady Lions continued to remain atop the District 6-2A volleyball standings by sweeping Bangs and beating Coleman, extending their winning streak to 12 after Tuesday night’s matches.The Lady Lions (22-7 overall, 6-0 district) began the stretch drive Tuesday, Oct. 18, with a...

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions enjoyed a happy homecoming Friday, Oct. 14, defeating Cross Plains 56-0 at Robert Nail Memorial Stadium.The Lions (5-2 overall, 2-0 District 6-2A) visit the Roscoe Plowboys at 7:00 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28 in a showdown for sole possession of first place in the district...

By Sam WallerThe Moran Lady Bulldogs suffered a pair of three-set losses last week as the schedule finally reached district play.The Lady Bulldogs played their second district match Tuesday, Oct. 11 at Rising Star.

By Sam WallerThe Moran Bulldogs took some steps in the right direction Friday, Oct. 7 but fell 64-16 at Vernon Northside in their final nondistrct game.The Bulldogs (0-7) have their open date this week before starting District 14-1A Division II play Friday, Oct. 21 at home against Valera Panther...