By Sam Waller

The Albany Lady Lions didn’t let an open date disrupt their momentum last week, sweeping Coleman in their only outing of the week to push their winning streak to eight.

The Lady Lions (19-7 overall, 3-0 District 6-2A)  then won 25-19, 26-24, 25-16 over Hawley on Tuesday, Oct. 4. Details will be reported next week.

Albany wraps up the first half of the district schedule Saturday, Oct. 8, at home against Ranger. The JV1 will play at 10:00 a.m. with the varsity to follow. Saturday will be Albany’s Pinkout Day for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

By Sam Waller

The Albany Lions junior varsity football team took the field while the varsity and junior high teams had an open date, falling 6-0 to Hawley on Thursday, Sept. 29.

The game was rescheduled from Sept. 8, when Albany pulled out in order to suit up JV players for that week’s varsity game.

“We came out flat from the beginning and just never got anything going,” coach David Fairchild said. “Hawley did a good job of eating up the clock, which took away many of our offensive possessions. We’ll regroup and get ready for the next one.”

By Sam Waller

The Albany Lions enjoyed an open date last week in advance of the start of district play. Now the games start counting.

The Lions (3-2 overall) enter their District 6-2A Division II opener coming off back-to-back losses against Hawley and Comanche. Albany hits the road to take on the Miles Bulldogs (4-1) at 7:00 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7 at Gary Krejci Memorial Stadium.

Albany head coach Denney Faith said the main goal for last week was to rest and heal after going nearly two months without a break since preseason practice started in August.

By Sam Waller

The Albany NFL Flag Football League kicked off its 2022 season Saturday, Oct. 1 with six games in three age groups and more than 100 players.

“We had a good turnout,” league organizer Zach Maberry said. “I’m really pleased with how it worked out.”

Maberry said games for this season have been moved from the Albany High School baseball field to the football practice field at the high school track.

Maberry said the league is still seeking volunteers to officiate games. Contact Maberry at 325-660-7940 or zmaberry@fnbab.com to volunteer.

By Sam Waller

The Albany cross country program produced four medalists Wednesday, Sept. 28 at the Rotan meet as preparations for district competition intensified.

The runners had their final tuneup for district on Wednesday, Oct. 6 at Anson. Results will be reported next week.

Anson will also host the District 10-2A meet on Tuesday, Oct. 12.

At Rotan, Jonathan Coody, Sidney Russell, Avery Everitt, and Myleigh Leveridge earned medals by placing in the top 10 of their respective races.

By Sam Waller

One spot still remains for the 15th annual John Rose and Jim Law Memorial Albany Kiwanis Charity Golf Tournament and Fajita Fiesta, scheduled for Friday, Oct. 14 at Albany Golf Course.

The event benefits the Albany K Charity Scholarship Fund.

Entry fee for the four-person scramble is $50 per player, which includes the Fajita Fiesta. Golfers may purchase up to four mulligans at $10 apiece.

Entry deadline is Friday, Oct. 7.

For those wishing to enjoy the fajita lunch without playing golf, cost is $15.

Xi Chi Pi Tournament

By Sam Waller

Albany Golf Club will hold its annual business meeting Saturday, Oct. 15, in advance of its club championship tournament.

President Randy Walker said two directors positions are coming open, including Walker’s post.

“James Waters and I are up for reelection again,” Walker said. “I’m not sure if anybody else is interested in serving.”

Following the meeting and election, the club will conduct a 36-hole individual tournament on Oct. 15-16.

“We’ll have a regular division, a senior division, and possibly a women’s division.”

By Sam Waller

The Albany Junior High Lady Cubs volleyball teams started a season-ending road swing Monday, Oct. 3, at Hawley.

The Lady Cubs return to the road Monday, Oct. 10, when they visit Bangs. The last two dates on the schedule are Thursday, Oct. 13 at Coleman and Monday, Oct. 24, at Ranger.

At Hawley, the seventh grade Lady Cubs lost 9-25, 14-25.

“We came out very flat and it showed,” coach Tate Thompson said. “These girls haven’t had many road games, so they need to get used to getting going after a bus ride. It’s all part of the learning process.”

By Sam Waller

Moran High School’s one-act play cast and crew will perform its fall show at 5:00 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14, at the school auditorium.

The troupe will perform “The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon,” a mashup of several Brother Grimm tales.

Tickets for the performance are $5 at the door.

By Sam Waller

The Moran Bulldogs encountered another rough night on offense Friday, Sept. 30 in a 52-0 loss to the Rochelle Hornets at Bulldog Field.

The Bulldogs (0-6) close out the nondistrict portion of their schedule at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7 at Vernon Northside before taking their open date.

Against 13th-ranked Rochelle (6-1), Moran was held to negative 17 total yards.

Rochelle led 14-0 at the end of the first quarter before erupting for 38 points in the second to end the game at halftime.