By Sam Waller

The Albany NFL Flag Football League begins the second half of its season this week with four teams having managed to avoid a loss.

Week 4 games start at 9:00 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 22 at the Albany High School track infield.

The Cowboys (Kindergarten-First Grade) and Broncos (Fourth-Sixth Grade) improved to 3-0 to remain atop the standings in their divisions. The Bengals and Titans continue to share the lead in the Second-Third Grade division at 2-0-1.

By Sam Waller

Ronnie Anderson and Tommie Tierney were elected to board positions Saturday, Oct. 15 during the Albany Golf Club’s annual business meeting.

The two were selected to fill openings created by the expiring terms of Randy Walker and James Waters.

“The club and board would like to thank Randy Walker and James Waters for all of their years of dedicated service to the club and board,” board member Charles Barrett said.

Barrett said a meeting will be held Tuesday, Oct. 25 to determine officers.

By Sam Waller

The Albany Junior High Lady Cubs played twice in five days because of the Columbus Day holiday with the eighth grade splitting, while the seventh grade lost twice.

The junior high will close out the schedule Monday, Oct. 24 at Ranger. The eighth grade will play at 5:00 p.m. The seventh grade will not play because Ranger does not have two junior high teams.

Eighth Grade

The eighth grade Lady Cubs rallied to win 20-25, 25-19, 18-16 at Bangs.

By Sam Waller

Eight-time PRCA world champion bullrider Don Gay spoke to students and faculty at Moran ISD on Monday, Oct. 17.

“We had a special meeting with the teachers for about three hours,” Moran superintendent Dr. John Denson said. “Don spoke about winning, relating winning in rodeo to winning on the STAAR tests.”

Gay also spoke to an assembly of sixth through 12th grades.

By Sam Waller

The Moran Lady Bulldogs volleyball team split a pair of matches last week, falling to Rising Star in four sets before sweeping Trent.

The Lady Bulldogs began the second round of District 14-1A play Tuesday, Oct. 18 against Strawn at home. Details will be reported next week.

Moran has two district matches remaining and will play a warmup match against Gustine at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25 at home. Details for the team’s bi-district game will be finalized once pairings are announced.

By Sam Waller

The Moran Bulldogs football team spent last week’s open date preparing for district play, and coach John Hughes is optimistic about the team’s chances to extend its season.

The Bulldogs (0-7) open District 14-1A Division II at 7:00 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21 against Valera Panther Creek at Bulldog Field after facing a nondistrict schedule that included four teams that have been ranked in the top 25 of Division II and a pair of Division I opponents.

By Donnie A. Lucas

The 2022 homecoming parade is set to roll through downtown on Friday featuring Albany High School and ex-student royalty, followed by presentation of the homecoming court and crowning of the Homecoming King and Queen during the halftime of the Albany vs. Cross Plains homecoming game with a 7:00 p.m. kick-off.

The Coming Home King and Queen will also be recognized during the half. The honor class this year is the Class of 1972, which is celebrating its 50th class reunion.

By Donnie A. Lucas

The annual Albany Chest campaign is off and running, with directors setting a 2022 goal of $47,000.

Twenty-five different organizations submitted requests for this year’s funding, all of which were considered by the board during a meeting held on Wednesday, Oct. 5.

“The goal of the Albany Chest is to enhance the lives of Albany citizens through the money that is given to us,” said board president Jana Kitchens. “We do our best to place the money where it will benefit the most individuals across the broadest range of our population.”

By Donnie A. Lucas

Although the deadline for tickets has just passed, anyone interested in attending the 18th annual Friends of Fort Griffin Gala set for Saturday, Oct. 15 at Collins Creek Ranch could possibly still purchase tickets if they hurry, according to organizers.

“Our deadline was actually on Tuesday,” organizer Susan Waller said. “If there is anyone who wants to come who doesn’t have tickets yet, they can contact me to see if it is possible for us to squeeze them in.”

By Sam Waller

Albany High School and Junior High students are concluding homecoming celebrations Friday, Oct. 14 at the Fifth Quarter fellowship held immediately after the game at The Feed Store.

This week’s event is being hosted by First Baptist Church.

The postgame youth gathering will last until 11:00 p.m.

The final Fifth Quarter will be held Friday, Nov. 4, following the game against Abilene TLC. Friendship Baptist, Bethel Assembly, and Albany Methodist churches will host that night.