The waiting ends Friday night.After two weeks of scrimmages and a summer of preparation, the Albany Lions will officially open the 2026 football season at home against longtime rival Hawley, beginning a year that carries high expectations and a little history of its own.Albany enters the opener...

The Albany Lady Lions improved to 12-1 on the season after going 4-1 at the Eastland Tournament Aug. 20 and 22, including wins over Lingleville and Newcastle to claim the Gold Bracket consolation championship.The varsity team traveled to Abilene Christian School Tuesday, Aug. 25.

The Lady Lions began the season Aug. 11 with three-set and four-set victories over Merkel and Aspermont, respectively.

With a successful Ice Cream Supper behind them, members of the Albany Athletic Booster Club now turn their attention to preparing Robert Nail Memorial Stadium for the 2026 football season with its second annual stadium and concession stand cleanup set for Sunday, Aug. 16.The cleanup will begin at 2...

The Albany Lady Lions volleyball team opened the 2026 regular season Tuesday with home dual matches against Aspermont and Merkel after scrimmages Friday and Saturday.Albany’s varsity, JV1 and JV2 teams competed against the visiting teams.

The Albany Lions will get their first look at outside competition Friday when they travel to Henrietta for their first scrimmage of the 2026 season.The scrimmage is set for 6:30 p.m., an hour later than originally scheduled because of the heat.

The Albany Lions are nearing the end of their first week of preseason football practice as head coach Denney Faith and his staff continue preparing for the 2026 season.While the Lions must replace several key seniors from last year’s squad, Faith said one of the biggest positives has been the...

The Albany Lady Lions volleyball team has opened preseason practices with 27 players working to build chemistry, establish lineups and prepare for the start of the 2026 season.Head coach M.J. Reneau said the team began Saturday, Aug. 1 with a three-hour practice before moving into a true two-a-day...

And a coaching staff with more than 150 combined years in AlbanyBy David H. WallerNext week, the whistles will blow, helmets will crack and another season of Albany Lion football will officially begin.For Denney Faith, it will not be just another first day of practice.

The Albany Lady Lions volleyball program is preparing for the start of the 2026 season with a larger group of players, a couple of new coaching additions and a final week of preparation before official UIL practices begin Saturday, Aug. 1.Head coach M.J. Reneau said the program expects to have...