The Lady Lions began the season Aug. 11 with three-set and four-set victories over Merkel and Aspermont, respectively. Albany defeated Merkel 25-6, 25-11, 25-20 before taking down Aspermont 25-17, 24-26, 25-9, 27-25.

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 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.

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.

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.

The Albany Lions will open preseason football practice Monday, Aug. 3, with head coach Denney Faith beginning his 40th season leading the program. He and his staff will be preparing a young team to fill several key positions after the graduation of a large senior class.

Two July golf tournaments at Albany Golf Club raised more than $45,000 for local organizations, with proceeds benefiting the Shackelford County Youth & Livestock Association and the Albany Masonic Lodge Wisdom Foundation.