Football Recap: Albany Picks Up Third Consecutive Victory + How To Watch

By Team Reports Oct 28, 2025, 8:20am

Football Recap: Albany Lions vs. Cross Plains Buffaloes

HOW TO WATCH: This game can be replayed on the NFHS Network, the official streaming partner of the TX University Interscholastic League (UIL) & Cross Plains High School. Watch Full Replay

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Previous 3 Games

10/23/25 @ Cross Plains42-0
10/17/25 vs Winters54-0
10/10/25 @ Miles48-0

Albany extended their winning streak to three games thanks to a huge performance from Shawn Keen. The Lions simply couldn't be stopped on Thursday as they easily beat the Cross Plains Buffaloes 42-0 thanks in part to Keen, who rushed for 99 yards and three touchdowns on only seven carries. He really tore up the turf during one magnificent 73-yard run.

Albany didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Calhan Fairchild and Christian Hernandez. Hernandez is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made five or more in each of the last four games he's played.

Albany's record is now 6-2. As for Cross Plains, their defeat was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 3-5.

We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Albany is set to face off against their familiar foe Roscoe at 7:00 p.m. on the 31st. Meanwhile, Cross Plains will square off against rival Hamlin at 7:00 p.m. on the 31st.

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