By Sam WallerAlbany’s Dax Neece began his third football season at Abilene Christian with a different perspective on his college career.Neece, a wide receiver, graduated with a bachelor of business administration in finance in May, then started working on an MBA in June through ACU-Dallas.

By Melinda L. LucasThree artists will be featured in the Old Jail Art Center’s fall exhibitions, scheduled to open at the local museum with a members’ reception and dinner on Saturday, Sept. 17.The evening is free to all OJAC members, who are asked to RSVP by next Monday, Sept. 12.

The Ben Richey Boys Ranch 75th anniversary reception will be held Saturday, Sept. 24 at Perini Ranch Steakhouse in Buffalo Gap rather than at the Abilene BRBR campus, as was reported last week.Anyone planning to attend should RSVP by calling 325-692-2500 by Monday, Sept. 12.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions made sure their second outing of the season didn’t come down to the wire, riding a fast start to a 55-14 victory over the Dublin Lions on Friday, Sept. 2 at Dublin’s Cervetto Stadium.Albany takes to the road for the second week in a row Friday, Sept.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lady Lions volleyball team split its two matches last week, losing at Abilene Christian on Tuesday, Aug. 30 and sweeping Woodson on Saturday, Sept. 3 at home.On Tuesday, Sept. 6, the Lady Lions (11-8) won 17-25, 28-26, 25-20, 25-16 at Benjamin.

By Sam WallerFormer Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten will visit Albany this weekend in his role as head football coach of Argyle Liberty Christian.The Liberty Christian Warriors (1-1) will play the Lubbock Trinity Christian Lions (1-1) at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, Sept.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Junior High Cubs opened their 2022 football schedule Thursday, Sept. 1, with a pair of victories over Dublin at Robert Nail Memorial Stadium.The seventh grade rallied to win 16-14, while the eighth grade led all the way in winning 32-8.

By Sam WallerThe team of Walker-Anderson successfully defended its title at the Albany Golf Club’s Labor Day Tournament, winning a competitive Championship Flight on Sunday, Sept. 4 at Albany Golf Course.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions junior varsity football team held on late to take an 18-13 victory over Dublin on Thursday, Sept. 1 at Robert Nail Memorial Stadium.“Overall, it was a tough fight and a good win,” coach David Fairchild said.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions and Lady Lions opened their cross country season Wednesday, Aug. 31, at Haskell with 10 runners competing.“The kids did so good,” coach Ginger Norton said. “I’m very proud of them.”The runners returned to action Sept. 6 at the Eula meet.