By Sam WallerFor the second week in a row, the Albany Lions needed just one score to secure a victory. And for the second week in a row, the Lions were not content to reach the end zone just once.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lady Lions took a big step toward a district championship Saturday by sweeping Hawley on the road in a key District 6-2A match.The local girls hosted Rising Star on Tuesday, winning in three sets, 25-8, 25-4, 25-4. Details of the game will be published next week.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Junior High Cubs football teams made their first road trip of the season a successful one last Thursday, both picking up victories at Haskell.The seventh grade team improved to 2-0 with a 16-8 victory, while the eighth grade team won 32-0.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions junior varsity football team remained undefeated with a 28-8 victory last Thursday at Haskell.Lute Wheeler passed for two touchdowns and a two-point conversion to help Albany (3-0) build a 22-0 lead.

By Melinda L. LucasColor photo packets taken of junior high and high school football and volleyball players by The Albany News are ready for pickup, along with those of all cheerleaders. Junior high football packages arrived last week.

By Donnie A. LucasA fifth quarter fellowship will be held following the Albany vs. Anson football game on Friday, with the junior high and high school students being hosted as separate locations.

By Sam WallerThe Moran Lady Bulldogs volleyball team split its two matches last week, defeating Rising Star and falling to Strawn.On Sept. 14, the Lady Bulldogs beat Rising Star 25-5, 25-23, 25-18.“We only had six players,” coach Jo Hise said.

By Sam WallerMoran’s Johnnie Hise will speak at the Fellowship of Christian Athletes Fields of Faith program on Wednesday at Abilene Wylie.“Paul Johnston nominated Johnnie to speak,” Moran principal Jo Hise said.

By Sam WallerThe field is almost full for the 14th annual John Rose & Jim Law Memorial Albany Kiwanis Charity Golf Tournament and Fajita Fiesta.Kiwanian Zach Maberry said 10 teams are already signed up for the four-person scramble, which is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 1 at Albany Golf Course.

By Sam WallerShackelford County 4-H is starting two of its project programs this week.The food and nutrition program will have its first meeting at 3:45 p.m. Thursday (today) at Nancy Smith Elementary School, while the equine program will hold a horse clinic at 6:00 p.m. at the county show barn.