By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions boys varsity basketball team stumbled in its first District 10-2A outing before taking its holiday break and using the time to practice for the remainder of district play.

By Sam WallerAlbany’s Sarah Cotter was named to the Texas Girls Coaches Association Class 2A all-state volleyball team and was one of three Lady Lions to earn academic all-state honors.

By Sam WallerLocal fifth and sixth grade basketball players will tip off their season Saturday, Jan. 8, with four teams competing against opponents from other area towns.“We’ve been practicing for about a week now,” league coordinator and coach Clint Chapman said.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Junior High Cubs and Lady Cubs basketball teams resume play tonight (Thursday) following the holiday break.The Lady Cubs will host Abilene Christian, while the boys teams visit Abilene Christian. Games start at 5:30 p.m. at both locations.

By Sam WallerRegistration for Little Dribblers basketball got underway this week for the upcoming season.“Registration forms went out (Tuesday) morning, and I hope to get those back by Friday,” league organizer Joe Tidwell said.

Hunters still have a chance to bag a trophy during special seasons on the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department calender.Youth-Only (16 and younger) and Special Late white-tailed deer seasons run through Jan. 16. A Youth-Only fall turkey season also is open through Jan. 16.

By Sam WallerHarmony Slaughter and Arren Hawley were crowned queen of the Winter Formal as Moran High School students celebrated the end of the fall semester.The event, which was sponsored by Moran’s senior class, was held Dec. 18 at the Moran Community Center.

By Sam WallerThe Moran Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs basketball teams took their lumps last week at the Gordon Holiday Ford Classic, with both going winless in the tourney.The Lady Bulldogs lost 48-24 to host Gordon and 62-16 to Class 3A Dublin in pool games on Tuesday, Dec.

By Donnie A. LucasSome of the props and facilities of the Fort Griffin Fandangle are showing their age, prompting the board of directors to initiate a capital improvements drive to make needed updates.

By Donnie A. LucasAnyone who doesn’t have lunch plans on Christmas Day this Saturday is invited to attend the annual Christmas Feast set from 11:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the Matthews Memorial Presbyterian Church.This is the 13th year that the church has provided a meal for the community on Dec.