By Sam WallerThe Moran Bulldogs football team joined other teams across the state in donning pads as the second week of preseason practice got under way.The Bulldogs will get their first outing Thursday, Aug. 11 (tonight) in a scrimmage at Trent.“It’ll be us, Trent, and Santa Anna in a three-way...

By Sam WallerMoran ISD got a jump on many school districts in the state by starting classes on Monday, Aug. 8.Moran started earlier than most districts because it is employing a four-day class week for this year.Moran principal Jo Hise said the opening day of school avoided any major issues.“I...

By Sam WallerThe biggest thing Elia Hebel learned during her freshman year of college was how to find the right place for herself.That involved changing schools and positions, but the former Albany softball standout feels she found her spot.

By Sam WallerMore than three weeks before the event, the Albany Golf Club’s annual Labor Day tournament has a full field, club president Randy Walker announced on Tuesday.Walker said a waiting list for alternate entries will be compiled in case any teams withdraw.The two-person scramble is...

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lady Lions volleyball team looked to up their game as the regular season got underway this week.The Lady Lions opened the season Tuesday, Aug. 9 at home against Breckenridge, winning the first match but eventually losing a very close game.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions football team got its first taste of contact this week and will close out the second week of preseason with its first taste of competition.The Lions will scrimmage the Coleman Bluecats Friday, Aug. 12 at Robert Nail Memorial Stadium.Action is scheduled to get underway...

By Sam WallerWhen Jackson Chapman decided to pass on an opportunity to play junior college baseball, he didn’t realize it would lead to him participating in the College World Series.Chapman, a 2021 Al­bany graduate, wound up on college baseball’s biggest stage – Charles Schwab Field in Omaha,...

By Melinda L. LucasPictures for varsity and JV football players have been set for this week, with volleyball teams and cheerleaders scheduled next week.Members of the Albany varsity and junior varsity football teams will be in full pads on Friday, Aug. 5 for team and individual photos to be taken...

By Sam WallerThe Albany Golf Club will hold its annual Labor Day tournament Saturday-Sunday, Sept. 3-4, at Albany Golf Course.Entries for the two person scramble are limited to 44 teams – 22 in the morning flight and 22 in the afternoon flight.

By Sam WallerAlbany High School fall-sports athletes and cheerleaders will be introduced to the public Monday, Aug. 8 at the Albany Athletic Booster Club’s Ice Cream Supper at Bank Park.Booster Club member Amanda Tabor said organizers are expecting around 400 people to attend.The evening will get...