By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions football team got its first taste of outside competition Friday, Aug. 11 with a controlled scrimmage at Coleman that head coach Denney Faith termed “very beneficial.”The Lions get their final preseason tuneup Thursday, Aug. 17 (tonight) with another scrimmage at...

By Sam WallerThe Moran Bulldogs saw a slight increase in numbers as the second week of preseason football practice began with eight players on hand.“I had one come in Monday from Breckenridge that I’m going to try to get eligible to play,” head coach John Hughes said.

Some of the younger participants in the recent cheer camp (at left) await their turn to perform at Monday night’s traditional Ice Cream Supper sponsored by the Albany Athletic Booster Club.

By Sam WallerFreshman year is a big adjustment for new college students.Albany graduate Luke Ivy added to the level of difficulty during his first year at Rice University by expanding his athletic pursuits even more.Ivy, who competed in football, basketball, baseball, tennis, and track in high...

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions wrap up their second week of preseason football practice with their first look at outside competition.The Lions will scrimmage the Coleman Bluecats Friday, Aug. 11 at Coleman. The junior varsity portion will begin at 6:00 p.m. with the varsity to follow.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lady Lions wrapped up the first week of volleyball practice with a pair of scrimmages over the weekend.Albany opened its regular season Tuesday, Aug. 8 at Breckenridge, losing in three tough sets, 21-25, 14-25, 23-25.The Lady Lions host their annual Albany Summer Slam...

By Sam WallerMoran High School athletes began preseason workouts for football, volleyball, and cross country this week.Football began Monday morning before shifting to afternoon practices the rest of the week.Bulldogs coach John Hughes had expected 10 or more players at the start, but those hopes...

By Sam WallerThe Albany cross country program officially began workouts with more than a half dozen runners taking part Monday, July 31.“We had a really good first morning,” coach Donnie Hart said.

By Sam WallerAlbany Lady Lions volleyball coach M.J. Reneau greeted 21 players for the team’s opening workout Monday, July 31 to begin preparations for the upcoming season.The Lady Lions conducted four days of two-a-day practices before hosting Benjamin for a scrimmage at 11:00 a.m. Friday, Aug....

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions officially began life as defending state champions Monday, July 31 with the first practice of the 2023 football season.Head coach Denney Faith had 39 players on hand for the first workout with a couple more expected to report later in the week.“I think some of them...