By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions took the first step forward in the Class 2A Division II football playoffs last Thursday with a 68-0 bi-district victory over the Era Hornets at Iowa Park’s Hawk Stadium.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lady Lions fell short in their quest to reach the state volleyball tournament, falling to Wink 20-25, 18-25, 25-27 in the semifinals of the Region-I-2A Tournament on Friday at San Angelo.

By Sam WallerRegistration deadline is Friday, Nov. 19 for fifth and sixth grade boys and girls wanting to play in the local youth basketball league.Organizer Clint Chapman said the teams will begin practicing after Thanksgiving.“We’re going to start just as soon as we can,” he said.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions and Lady Lions basketball teams cancelled Tuesday games at Eula because of Albany’s involvement in the volleyball and football playoffs.Also cancelled is Albany’s participation in the Randal Murry Classic in Seymour.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lady Lions placed eight players on the All-District 6-2A volleyball team, including four superlative awards.The team was selected by a vote of the district coaches.

Photo packages of local flag football teams and individuals have been printed and are now available.Parents who paid in advance or who have valid accounts can pick up their packages at The Albany News office.Others can be ordered when they are paid.

By Sam WallerAll seven players on the Moran volleyball team were honored with inclusion on the All-District 6-2A team.Johnnie Hise was voted to the first team with Hannah Rogers being named to the second team.

By Sam WallerMoran High School’s senior class presented a Veterans Day program last Thursday with each class member performing a separate part.“We had two veterans attend and some family of other veterans attend,” principal Jo Hise said. “There were about 10 special guests.

Tammi Taggart  Titsworth of Lubbock, age 60, died Nov. 6, 2021 at her home. A memorial service will be held at the Moran Community Center on Nov. 21 at 1:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome to help celebrate the life of Tammi Taggart Titsworth.

By Donnie A. LucasA sure sign that the holiday season is near, the annual bazaar hosted at Matthews Memorial Presbyterian Church is set for Saturday after a one-year lapse due to the pandemic.