By Sam Waller
The Albany cross country programs endured wet conditions Wednesday, Sept. 13, with nearly 30 runners hitting the course for the Hawley meet.
The teams will compete Wednesday, Sept. 27 at Dublin in their final outing before district.
At Hawley, five high school runners were joined by a bevy of junior high runners competing in their first meet.
By Sam Waller
Jack Nail and Breylon Billington each ran for two touchdowns Thursday, Sept. 14 as the Albany Lion junior varsity defeated Hawley 40-0 at Robert Nail Memorial Stadium.
The JV Lions make their second home appearance Thursday, Sept. 21 (tonight) as the nightcap of a tripleheader with the junior high teams starting at 4:30 p.m.
By Sam Waller
Spots are still available in two upcoming golf tournaments, both of them benefitting local seniors with scholarship awards.
Entry fee for the fourth annual Xi Chi Pi Sorority Scholarship Golf Scramble is $150 per team, which includes a fish fry following the competition. Tee time is 1:00 p.m.
The three-person scramble is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 7 at Albany Golf Course.
In addition to a payout to the top three places, door prizes and raffle prizes will be offered.
To enter, contact Lauren Peacock at 325-762-6253.
By Sam Waller
The Albany Lady Lions volleyball team completed its last full week before district with a pair of sweeps against Snyder and De Leon.
Albany (23-4) completed its nondistrict schedule Tuesday, Sept. 19, with a 25-10, 25-10, 30-28 home win over Strawn. Details will be reported next week.
The Lady Lions open District 6-2A play Saturday, Sept. 23 at home against Bangs.
“We’re just trying to get ready for district,” coach M.J. Reneau said. “We’re trying to stay healthy. I know there’s a lot of sickness going around.”
By Sam Waller
The Albany Lions put together the kind of defensive performance that will have fans dreaming big in their 27-14 victory over the Hawley Bearcats on Friday, Sept. 15.
The Lions (4-0) wrap up the nondistrict portion of their schedule at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 22 at Comanche.
By Sam Waller
The Moran Bulldogs fell 48-6 to Aspermont on Friday, Sept. 8.
The Bulldogs (1-2) return to action at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Mullin.
Against Aspermont, Ethan Boykin scored on a 13-yard run in the third quarter after the Hornets led 28-0 at halftime.
“Our record doesn’t show it, but we’re playing well,” coach John Hughes said. “A bad break here, a bad break there is what’s happening with us.
By Sam Waller
Turnovers derailed the Albany Lions JV’s comeback bid Thursday, Sept. 7 in a 14-6 loss at Seymour.
The junior varsity makes its first home appearance Thursday, Sept. 14 (tonight) against Hawley on Faith Field.
At Seymour, Shawn Keen scored Albany’s touchdown on a short run in the third quarter after the Panthers took a 14-0 halftime lead.
“Seymour had a really good quarterback,” coach Rod Britting said. “He was elusive, could buy time, and throw the ball down the field. We had a hard time slowing him down.”
By Sam Waller
The Albany Junior High Lady Cubs volleyball teams got in two matches during the last week, getting caught up after the Labor Day holiday.
The Lady Cubs’ White and Red teams continue the busy pace, competing in the Hawley tournament on Saturday, Sept. 16, before visiting Ranger on Tuesday, Sept. 19.
On Thursday, Sept. 7, Albany played three matches at Bangs.
The Silver team won 25-22, 25-23.
“Charlee Patterson was our most consistent server,” coach Lauren Peacock said. “These girls played hard and did a great job as a team.”
By Sam Waller
The Albany Junior High Cubs football teams both pitched shutouts in their outings Thursday, Sept. 7, at Seymour.
The Cubs make their first home appearance of the season Thursday (today), when Hawley visits Nail Stadium. Action begins at 4:30 p.m. with the seventh grade game.
At Seymour, the seventh grade won 24-0 in an outing that lasted just two quarters. The eighth grade, playing a full game, won 36-0.
Coach Ryder Peacock lauded the defensive efforts of both teams.
By Sam Waller
The fourth annual Xi Chi Pi Sorority Scholarship Golf Scramble is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 7 at Albany Golf Course.
Organizer Lauren Peacock said 18 entries for the three-person scramble have already been received. The field is limited to 20 teams.
“If anyone wants a spot, they need to call me ASAP,” Peacock said.
Entry fee is $150 per team, which includes a fish fry following the competition. Tee time is 1:00 p.m.
The event raises funds for scholarships for Albany High School graduates. Peacock said the event has grown each year.
