By Sam Waller

The Albany Lions faced their first serious challenge of the postseason and responded in an overwhelming manner.

Trailing by three late in the second quarter of their Class 2A Division II area playoff against the Muenster Hornets, the ­Lions quickly regained the lead and rolled to a 56-10 victory on Thursday, Nov. 17, at Graham’s Newton Field.

Albany (10-2) advances to the regional round to take on the fourth-ranked Wink Wildcats at 5:00 p.m. Friday, Nov. 25 at San Angelo Stadium.

By Sam Waller

The Albany Lady Lions dropped a pair of games last week in their first  road outings of the basketball season, and they had two more games this week before the Thanksgiving break.

On Tuesday, Nov. 15, Albany lost 61-12 at Gordon. That was followed Friday, Nov. 18, by a 35-29 loss at Roby in a game that was a late addition to the schedule.

On Monday, Nov. 21, the Lady Lions hosted Seymour, followed Tuesday, Nov. 22 by a road game at Gorman. Because of early deadlines, those results will be reported next week.

By Sam Waller

The Albany Junior High Cubs and Lady Cubs played Cisco on Monday with the girls at home and the boys on the road.

Because of early deadlines, those results will be reported next week.

The junior high teams return from Thanksgiving break Monday, Nov. 28 to take on Hawley. The Lady Cubs will again be at home with the Cubs on the road. Games start at 5:30 p.m. at both locations.

By Sam Waller

The Moran Lady Bulldogs split their two outings last week, while the Bulldogs boys team tipped off its basketball season.

On Tuesday, Nov. 15, the Lady Bulldogs dropped a 30-24 decision to Blanket, but bounced back to beat Mullin 43-13 on Friday, Nov. 18, for their first win of the season.

Also on Friday, the boys lost to Mullin 37-27.

All games were played at Moran.

By Sam Waller

The Moran Lady Bulldogs opened their basketball season Saturday, Nov. 12 with a 65-8 loss at Alvord.

The Lady Bulldogs returned to action Tuesday, Nov. 15 at home against Blanket. Results will be reported next week.

On Friday, Nov. 18, the Lady Bulldogs host Mullin before the Moran boys team plays its first game against Mullin. The girls game will tip off at 6:00 p.m.

By Sam Waller

Six players from the Moran Bulldogs earned spots on the All-District 14-1A Division II football team, including four at multiple positions.

While Moran struggled through an 0-10 season, coach John Hughes said district coaches recognized the team’s achievement of making it through the season with no depth.

“All the other coaches were impressed with the fact that we played all season long with six or seven guys,” Hughes said.

By Sam Waller

Every member of the Moran Lady Bulldogs earned a spot on the All-District 14-1A volleyball team.

Moran made program history this season, winning the school’s first bi-district championship in volleyball. The Lady Bulldogs finished 5-17, beating Rising Star in a district playoff for second place before downing Three Way in the playoffs.

Alli Scott was named Defensive MVP, with Emily Murk and Alyssa Allred earning first-team honors.

By Melinda L. Lucas

Photo packages of flag football players that were ordered last month are now available for pickup at The Albany News, open Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Packages that weren’t paid or couldn’t be charged to an existing account can still be purchased and ordered.

The cost of the packages for elementary age sports leagues is $20 plus tax.

By Sam Waller

The Albany Junior High Cubs and Lady Cubs basketball teams opened their seasons Monday, Nov. 14, with games against Abilene Christian.

The teams will take on Cisco on Monday, Nov. 21 in their second outings. The girls will play at home with the White team tipping off at 4:00 p.m. The boys will play at Cisco with the seventh grade starting at 5:30 p.m.

In Monday’s boys games, played at Albany, the seventh grade won 30-25, while the eighth grade lost 29-19.

By Sam Waller

Seedings held up as all three division winners of the Albany NFL Flag Football League claimed their respective Super Bowl titles Saturday, Nov. 12 at Robert Nail Memorial Stadium.

The Cowboys completed a perfect season in winning the Kindergarten-First Grade division.

The Titans also finished unbeaten to win the Second-Third Grade title after playing to a tie in their season opener in October.

The Broncos overcame a late-season loss to win the Fourth-Sixth Grade championship.