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Football monuments dedicated in homecoming ceremony

2 years ago By Sam Waller

A project that began almost as soon as the Albany Lions won the Class 2A Division II state championship last December was brought to conclusion Friday, Oct. 20 with the dedication of monuments honoring Albany’s three state championships.

Jr. high girls play Ranger

2 years ago By Sam Waller

TheAlbanyJuniorHigh Lady Cubs concluded their volleyball season Tuesday, Oct. 24 with a pair of home matches against Ranger.

Junior high Cubs sweep Roscoe

2 years ago By Sam Waller

TheAlbanyJuniorHigh Cubs football teams swept theirgamesThursday,Oct. 19 at Roscoe, with the seventh grade winning 30-0 andtheeighthgrade42-32.

Quail season to open this Saturday

2 years ago By Sam Waller

Despite the best survey numbers in recent years, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department biologists are calling for another down hunting season for bobwhite quail, just not as far down. Quail season opens Saturday, Oct.

Lady Bulldogs forced to forfeit games

2 years ago By Sam Waller

Low numbers finally caught up to the Moran Lady Bulldogs volleyball team. Coach Jo Hise said the program was forced to forfeit the rest of its District 14-1A schedule because of a lack of eligible players.

Leanna Sikes (r) hits the ball during one of the Lady Bulldogs’ final games of the season. Low numbers forced them to forfeit the last few games of the district schedule. Photo Provided By Moran School

Albany to face Roscoe for Homecoming

2 years ago By Sam Waller

LIONS 49 CROSS PLAINS 0 The Albany Lions took another step forward in the District 6-2ADivision II football race Friday, Oct. 13 with a 49-0 victory at Cross Plains.

2 runners advance to regional

2 years ago By Sam Waller

For the second year in a row, Albany had two runners qualify for the Region II-2A cross country meet with their finishes at the district meet. Freshman Ashlyn Miller and junior Jonathan Coody will compete Tuesday, Oct.

Jonathan Coody (l) and Ashlyn Miller (c), who are advancing to the regional tournament at the varsity level, as well as JV runner Jerrod Moses (r), all earned medals at the district cross country meet. Courtesy Photo

Hawley game moved to Merkel

2 years ago By Sam Waller

The Albany Lady Lions kept pace in the District 6-2A volleyball racelastweek,sweeping Bangs on the road before taking an open date to prepare for the stretch drive. TheLadyLions(28-5overall, 5-1 district) returned to action Tuesday, Oct.

Donnie Lucas / Albany News Albany senior Kiana Roberson gets the block during Albany’s win over Coleman in Tuesday night’s annual Pink Out event. The Lady Lions are 5-1 in district, with their only loss to Hawley.

GAME

2 years ago By News Staff

AT A ALBANY CROSS PLAINS 16 1st Downs 5 28-185 Yds Rushing 22-65 9-14 Passes Comp., Att. 5-15 0 Passes Int By 0 143 Passing Yds.

Jr. high teams cruise to wins over Buffaloes

2 years ago By Sam Waller

The Albany Junior High Cubs football teams scored on offense, defense, and special teams Thursday, Oct. 12 in cruising to big wins over Cross Plains. The seventh grade won 40-12 and the eighth grade won 42-0.

With several teammates clearing a path, eighth grader Colter Edgar pushes straight ahead for a good gain. Donnie Lucas / Albany News

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