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.

Construction of the new visitor-side bleachers at Robert Nail Memorial Stadium at Faith Field reached its final stages this week as crews from Southern Bleacher Company of Graham assembled the new seating.

The second annual Ben Richey Boys Ranch Bass Roundup brought anglers from across Texas to Hubbard Creek Lake on June 13, raising more than $10,000 for the Boys Ranch while paying out more than $54,000 in tournament and Calcutta winnings.

Albany’s 7-on-7 football team advanced through state qualifying play Friday in Abilene and will compete in the Texas 7-on-7 State Tournament June 25-27 in College Station after a strong all-around performance highlighted by offensive execution and defensive playmaking.

Former Albany Lion Luke Ivy continued his successful collegiate track and field career earlier last month, recording a personal best score and helping Rice University score team points at the 2026 American Athletic Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championships held May 14-16 in Denton.