By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions relied on smothering defense during a 5-0 nondistrict run that pushed the program’s winning streak to 16 games.The Lions, who had an open date last week, face another test from another high-powered offense at 7:00 p.m. Friday, Oct.

By Sam WallerXi Chi Pi Sorority expects to have a full field for its fourth annual Scholarship Golf Scramble, scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 7 at Albany Golf Course.“We’re completely full at this point,” organizer Lauren Peacock said.

By Sam WallerAfter taking an open date last week, the Albany Lady Lions got back to business in the District 6-2A volleyball race Saturday, Sept. 30, sweeping Coleman 25-13, 25-18, 25-15 on the road.Albany (25-5 overall, 2-1 district) hosted Hawley on Tuesday, Oct.

By Sam WallerEntries are still being accepted for the Albany Kiwanis Club’s 16th annual John Rose and Jim Law Memorial Albany Kiwanis Charity Golf Tournament and Fajita Fiesta.The event, which benefits the Albany K Charity Scholarship Fund, is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 20 at Albany Golf Course.

By Sam WallerThe Albany NFL Flag Football League completed its third week of play this week with one team in each age group coming in undefeated.The league has 101 players split among 12 teams in three age groups. Games are being played Mondays and Tuesdays at the Albany High School baseball field.

By Sam WallerAlbany cross country runners got their final tune-up before district competition Sept. 27 at Dublin.Albany will compete at the District 10-2A meet Wednesday, Oct. 11 at Hawley. High school races start at 9:00 a.m. with junior high runners taking the course at 4:00 p.m.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Junior High Lady Cubs volleyball teams split a pair of matches Monday, Oct. 2 at Hawley in their final road trip of the season.The Lady Cubs play their last three dates at home, starting Thursday, Oct. 12, against Bangs. The Silver team will play at 4:30 p.m.

By Sam WallerFor the second time this season, turnovers were detrimental for the Albany Lion junior varsity football team.Albany lost the ball four times Thursday, Sept. 28 in a 35-12 loss to Cisco at Robert Nail Memorial Stadium.“Our kids played hard,” JV coach Rod Britting said.

By Sam WallerThe Moran Bulldogs ran into a buzzsaw Friday, Sept. 29, falling 52-0 at state-ranked Rochelle.Moran (2-4) plays its final nondistrict game at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6 against Vernon Northside at Bulldog Field.Against Rochelle, which was ranked No. 8 by sixmanfootball.com and No.

Donald “Don” Hudson Latimer passed away peacefully on Sept. 4, 2023 at his home in San Diego, CA.Don was the middle child of five children born to Luther and Della Latimer.