Snyder re-elected

Sam Snyder of Moran was re-elected at the 91st annual meeting of the Texas Farm Bureau to a second one-year term as Texas Farm Bureau Vice President. The meeting was held in Round Rock on Dec.
Albany News

JH wins 3 of 5

The Albany Junior High Cubs and Lady Cubs basketball teams won three of five games Monday, Dec. 9 against Anson.
Eighth grader Jathan Perez gets under the basket for a layup during the Albany junior high’s games against Anson on Monday. The local teams won three of their five games. DONNIE LUCAS / ALBANY NEWS

Lions players shine with 28 All-District honors

The Albany Lions reaped the rewards of their efforts in the 2024 football season with 28 spots on the All-District 7-2A Division II team, including six superlative awards. Theteamwasselectedbyvote of district coaches and released after all teams finished their seasons.
Lions earning district superlative honors include (l-r) Chip Chambers as Offensive MVP, Landon Balliew as Offensive Lineman of the Year, Clay Chapman as Offensive Newcomer of the Year, Bennett Neece as Defensive Newcomer of the Year, and Branson Beal as District MVP. Donnie Lucas / Albany News

Lady Lions secure second win of early season

Rotan at Jayton tourny The Albany Lady Lions picked up their second win of the season last week at the Jayton tournament beforetakingtheirThanksgiving break. The Lady Lions (2-9) resumed action Tuesday, Dec.
Albany sophomore Charlee Hefner (above) surveys the court, looking for an open teammate during Tuesday’s matchup against Roby. The Lady Lions fell to Roby 19-44. Donnie Lucas / Albany News

Lions begin preseason

The Albany Lions boys basketball teams will actually get in preseason work before the start of district play this season, but not much. The Lions, who lost two weeks of the schedule because of football playoffs, will start Thursday-Saturday, Dec.
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Lions overpower Wildcats to advance

TheAlbanyLionscontinued toadvanceintheClass2ADivision II football playoffs with a 48-14 victory Thursday, Nov. 21overtheArcher City Wildcats in the area round at Graham’sNewton Field.
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