By Sam WallerThe Moran Lady Bulldogs notched their second win of the season and the Bulldog boys recorded their first during a busy week, joining forces to host the Moran Holiday Tournament over the weekend.The Moran teams resumed action Tuesday, Dec. 6 at Trent. Results will be reported next week.

By Sam WallerMoran placed fifth overall last week at the elementary and junior high district UIL academic meet held at Cross Plains.Contests for writing and chess were conducted Wednesday, Nov. 9 on campus.

By Sam WallerIf the Lions advance past their Class 2A Division II state semifinal playoff, the team and its fans face a quick turnaround for the state championship game.The winners of the Albany-New Home and Mart-Burton semifinals will meet at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14 at Arlington’s AT&T...

By Sam WallerThe Albany Junior High Cubs and Lady Cubs basketball teams won four of five games against Hamlin on Monday, Dec. 5, with the girls sweeping at home and the boys winning two of three at Hamlin.The junior high teams wrap up the first half of their season Monday, Dec. 12 against Anson.

By Sam WallerTwo Albany Lions basketball teams took part in the Albany JV Tournament last week with the JV winning two and the freshmen losing two.Coach Ryder Peacock said the next basketball outings will probably not come until after Albany finishes its football season.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lady Lions basketball team surpassed their win total from last season in a busy, productive week, winning five of seven games.The Lady Lions (6-5) began this week with a 50-17 win against Abilene TLCA on Tuesday, Dec. 6, at home.In an addition to the original schedule,...

By Sam WallerThe No. 6 Albany Lions showed the No. 7 Collinsville Pirates that it takes more than a high-powered offense to win in the playoffs.Despite giving up season highs for points and yards allowed, the Lions dominated the Pirates in a 66-34 victory Friday, Dec. 2, in their Class 2A Division...

By Sam WallerThe Albany Junior High Cubs and Lady Cubs basketball teams took on opponents from Cisco and Hawley the last two weeks, squeezing in their Thanksgiving break between games.The local teams resume action Monday, Dec. 5 against Hamlin with the girls at home and the boys on the road.

By Sam WallerThe Albany JV Basketball Tournament will see teams from eight schools play 24 games over the weekend at the Albany gyms.Albany will have freshman and JV teams competing, as will Breckenridge, Jim Ned, Graham, and Sweetwater.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lady Lions got in two games last week before the Thanksgiving holiday, falling to Seymour 44-33 on Monday, Nov. 21, at home before taking a 41-23 loss on Tuesday, Nov. 22 at Gorman.The Lady Lions returned from the holiday break Tuesday, Nov. 29 with a 37-29 win at Archer...