By Donnie A. Lucas The Lady Lions were busy last week at the Winters Tournament, winning three games out of five and improving to 8-3 for the season. The team was open this week as they prepare for tournament action in Breckenridge on Friday and Saturday. The varsity will play Dublin at 11:30 a.m.

By Donnie A. Lucas The Lion varsity basketball team took the floor for the first time last week, falling to Munday in their opener. The team hosted Early on Tuesday, coming back from an early deficit to play a close game against the 3A Longhorns but eventually losing 48-41.

By Donnie A. Lucas The Albany Cubs won all three games against the visiting Hawley junior high teams on Monday. The Cubs will travel to Roscoe on Monday, Dec. 16 for the last set of games before the holiday break. Tip-off is set for 5:30 p.m. The boys will return to the court on Jan.

By Donnie A. Lucas The junior high girls basketball teams played in the Breckenridge Tournament last week and were on the road Monday in Hawley. The three local teams made a clean sweep of games in Hawley, providing excitement for fans with close scores.

By Kathy Thomson Moran elementary and junior high school students recently participated in the District 20 1-A University Interscholastic League elementary academic meet, which took place over several days.

By Kathy Thomson A member of the Lady Bulldog volleyball team was awarded one of the superlative awards, and other Moran players were  selected spots on the first  and second District 6 1-A All-District teams. Senior November Meredith was chosen as the Outstanding Setter.

Sydney Ten Cate of Moran is graduating from Hardin Simmons University on Friday, Dec. 13 with Cum Laude honors. Her major is Criminal Justice and her minor is Psychology.

By Kathy Thomson Students in the Moran Independent School District are finishing junior high University Interscholastic League academic contests on Thursday, Dec. 12, and then have an optional/required fifth day on Friday, Dec. 13. Classes will release at 12:00 noon on Dec. 13.

By Kathy Thomson Three Moran Bulldog football players earned places on the 1-A Division 2 District 6 All-District first team, along with eight on the second team, and one honorable mention.

By Kathy Thomson Several events are planned in Moran this Saturday, Dec. 14, including the monthly children’s painting party, the annual Moran Parent Teacher Organization holiday meal, and a bimonthly fundraiser. Children’s  Painting Party The monthly kids painting party will be held at 1:00 p.