The new school year is approaching and the Athens ISD students you’ll see at various sporting events will be introduced on Meet the Hornets Night.
The introduction of the 2025-2026 Hornets is set for Aug. 14 at Bruce Field. The teams and coaches invite you to mark your calendar. You won’t want to miss the first look at the teams for the new year. Bring the whole family.
The meet the Hornets event is the night before the Athens football team takes the field at home to scrimmage Fairfield. The following Thursday, they take to the road to scrimmage Lindale.
The season opens at home, Aug. 29 against Henderson.
Current reserved seat holders may renew their seats in person at the AHS fieldhouse (480 Royal Street) beginning Monday, Aug. 4. Fieldhouse hours are Monday-Thursday, 8am-4pm. Ticket renewals include the option to add additional available seats in section C. Tickets are $45 per seat and cover all five home games. Public ticket sales open on Aug. 18.
The Athens Lady Hornets volleyball team begins play 6 p.m. August 12 when Cayuga visits the home gym.