By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions entered the 2022 football season ranked No. 1 in the state in Class 2A Division II.Despite some bumps along the way, they lived up to that lofty billing with their 41-21 victory over the Mart Panthers on Wednesday, Dec. 14 at Arlington’s AT&T Stadium.Four previous...

By Sam WallerAlbany Lions head football coach Denney Faith finally has the one career achievement that had been missing from his resume – the same resume he has apparently not seen the need to update for more than three decades.

“I think it was the offensive line and the run game, just being able to dominate up front, then the defense not giving Mart anything.” – Lineman Wyatt Beardon the key to Albany winning the state championship “It was our defense.

By Sam WallerThe fifth time proved to be the charm for Denney Faith and the Albany Lions.Behind an overpowering rushing attack and a stingy defense, the Lions claimed the school’s third state championship, the first under Faith, Wednesday, Dec. 14 with a 41-21 victory over the Mart Panthers in the...

By Sam WallerThe Moran Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs basketball teams had a shorter week than expected last week.After playing a doubleheader at Trent on Tuesday, Dec. 6, Moran was forced to withdraw from the Lueders-Avoca tournament over the weekend as a wave of sickness afflicted both teams.“There’s...

By Sam WallerMoran Independent School District will close for the holiday break following classes on Wednesday, Dec. 21.The school district will conduct a staff development day on Monday, Jan. 9 before starting the spring semester on Tuesday, Jan. 10.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Junior High Cubs and Lady Cubs hit the midway point of their season Monday, Dec. 12 by winning four of five games against Anson.The games were the last of 2022 for the junior high teams, who now have a month off for the holiday break.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions have delayed the start of basketball season as long as possible, but they are finally turning their attention to the court.Just six days after playing for a state championship in football, the Lions tip off their season Tuesday, Dec. 20, with their District 10-2A...

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lady Lions split a pair of home games last week, beating Abilene TLCA and falling to Clyde, in their final outings before the start of district play.The Lady Lions opened their District 10-2A schedule Tuesday, Dec. 13, with a 71-27 loss to Cisco.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions took a step that they’ve been waiting a year for, atoning for last season’s loss in the Class 2A Division II state semifinals, by beating New Home 53-25 on Thursday, Dec. 8 at Sweetwater’s Mustang Bowl.The Lions turned in another dominating performance in atoning for...