By Donnie A. LucasThings are starting to look a lot like fall at the Albany Chamber of Commerce offices as the time for the annual fall decorating of the business district of the town nears.The Chamber is seeking volunteers to assist with putting up fall decorations on Saturday, Sept. 30.

By Donnie A. LucasDirectors of the Albany Chest met on Wednesday, Sept. 13, to organize the 2023 fundraising drive, elect four board members, and vote on officers.The deadline for organizations to turn in funding requests was officially set for Friday, Sept.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions put together the kind of defensive performance that will have fans dreaming big in their 27-14 victory over the Hawley Bearcats on Friday, Sept. 15.The Lions (4-0) wrap up the nondistrict portion of their schedule at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 22 at Comanche.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lady Lions volleyball team completed its last full week before district with a pair of sweeps against Snyder and De Leon.Albany (23-4) completed its nondistrict schedule Tuesday, Sept. 19, with a 25-10, 25-10, 30-28 home win over Strawn. Details will be reported next week.

By Sam WallerSpots are still available in two upcoming golf tournaments, both of them benefitting local seniors with scholarship awards.Entry fee for the fourth annual Xi Chi Pi Sorority Scholarship Golf Scramble is $150 per team, which includes a fish fry following the competition.

By Sam WallerJack Nail and Breylon Billington each ran for two touchdowns Thursday, Sept. 14 as the Albany Lion junior varsity defeated Hawley 40-0 at Robert Nail Memorial Stadium.The JV Lions make their second home appearance Thursday, Sept.

By Sam WallerThe Albany cross country programs endured wet conditions Wednesday, Sept. 13, with nearly 30 runners hitting the course for the Hawley meet.The teams will compete Wednesday, Sept. 27 at Dublin in their final outing before district.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Junior High Cubs football teams made the most of their first home games of the season, with both seventh and eighth grade squads beating Hawley on Thursday, Sept. 14 at Robert Nail Memorial Stadium.The Cubs make their second home appearance Thursday, Sept.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Junior High volleyball program continued a busy stretch with three teams seeing action between Saturday, Sept. 16 and Monday, Sept. 18.On Tuesday, Sept. 19, the Red and White teams played at Ranger. Those results will be reported next week.

By Sam WallerIt’s homecoming week at Moran with several activities on the schedule.This year’s homecoming will recognize the Classes of 1973 and 1974 for their 50th anniversaries and the Classes of ’98 and ’99 for their 25th.