By Sam Waller

The Albany Lions relied on smothering defense during a 5-0 nondistrict run that pushed the program’s winning streak to 16 games.

The Lions, who had an open date last week, face another test from another high-powered offense at 7:00 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6, when they host Miles in the District 6-2A Division II opener at Robert Nail Memorial Stadium.

“I felt like we had a good open week,” Lions head coach Denney Faith said. “We were able to get some work in and put some things on that we’ve looked at.”

By Sam Waller

Xi Chi Pi Sorority expects to have a full field for its fourth annual Scholarship Golf Scramble, scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 7 at Albany Golf Course.

“We’re completely full at this point,” organizer Lauren Peacock said. “We even have a couple of extras on a list just in case someone has to drop out at the last second. That’s happened to us in the past, and we want to avoid that this year.”

Peacock said it’s still possible to get into the tournament if teams are forced to withdraw.

By Sam Waller

After taking an open date last week, the Albany Lady Lions got back to business in the District 6-2A volleyball race Saturday, Sept. 30, sweeping Coleman 25-13, 25-18, 25-15 on the road.

Albany (25-5 overall, 2-1 district) hosted Hawley on Tuesday, Oct. 3, losing a hard-fought four-set battle 14-25, 25-18, 22-25, 23-25. Details will be reported next week.

Albany returns to the road at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 6 with a district match at Ranger.

By Sam Waller

Entries are still being accepted for the Albany Kiwanis Club’s 16th annual John Rose and Jim Law Memorial Albany Kiwanis Charity Golf Tournament and Fajita Fiesta.

The event, which benefits the Albany K Charity Scholarship Fund, is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 20 at Albany Golf Course.

Kiwanian Zach Maberry said eight spots remain for the morning flight, which will tee off at 8:30 a.m., but just one slot is still open for the 1:30 p.m. afternoon flight.

“We are still looking for some sponsors,” Maberry said.

By Sam Waller

The Albany NFL Flag Football League completed its third week of play this week with one team in each age group coming in undefeated.

The league has 101 players split among 12 teams in three age groups. Games are being played Mondays and Tuesdays at the Albany High School baseball field.

Results from Oct. 2-3, will be reported next week.

By Sam Waller

Albany cross country runners got their final tune-up before district competition Sept. 27 at Dublin.

Albany will compete at the District 10-2A meet Wednesday, Oct. 11 at Hawley. High school races start at 9:00 a.m. with junior high runners taking the course at 4:00 p.m.

The top three varsity teams and the top 10 individuals at the district meet advance to the Region II-2A meet Oct. 23 at Lynn Creek Park in Grand Prairie.

At Dublin, Albany had just three varsity runners due to injuries and illness.

By Sam Waller

The Albany Junior High Lady Cubs volleyball teams split a pair of matches Monday, Oct. 2 at Hawley in their final road trip of the season.

The Lady Cubs play their last three dates at home, starting Thursday, Oct. 12, against Bangs. The Silver team will play at 4:30 p.m., followed by the White and Red teams.

Just the White and Red teams played at Hawley on Monday.

The White won in three sets 19-25, 25-17, 15-10.

By Sam Waller

For the second time this season, turnovers were detrimental for the Albany Lion junior varsity football team.

Albany lost the ball four times Thursday, Sept. 28 in a 35-12 loss to Cisco at Robert Nail Memorial Stadium.

“Our kids played hard,” JV coach Rod Britting said. “It wasn’t a lack of effort. Up until their last touchdown, we were playing hard. We just needed a couple of breaks and didn’t get them.”

By Sam Waller

The Moran Bulldogs ran into a buzzsaw Friday, Sept. 29, falling 52-0 at state-ranked Rochelle.

Moran (2-4) plays its final nondistrict game at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6 against Vernon Northside at Bulldog Field.

Against Rochelle, which was ranked No. 8 by sixmanfootball.com and No. 10 by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football, the Bulldogs managed 130 total yards.

Ellis Hise was 8 of 13 passing for 63 yards and Garrett Hamilton went 4 of 6 for 20 yards.

Donald “Don” Hudson Latimer passed away peacefully on Sept. 4, 2023 at his home in San Diego, CA.

Don was the middle child of five children born to Luther and Della Latimer. He was born in Stamford, Texas in 1937, but the family moved around quite a bit when Don was young, and he spent most of his formative years between Moran, Albany, and Lueders Texas. He attended grade school in Albany, Texas. He graduated from Lueders High School in 1956 where he excelled in several sports.