Are you ready for some football?

Fall camp kicked off this past week for high school teams around the state, including several in The News Courier’s coverage area — with the season set to open August 22. 

Until then, take a look at this year’s Athens Golden Eagles below and check back for a story, roster and more photos in the 2024 Blitz Magazine — due out later this month.

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Athens

2023 Record: 8-3 (3-2 in Class 6A, Region 7)

Key Returners: Brogan Gross, Spencer Dowland, Jeb Shinkunas, Walker Harrison, Ben Davis, Clarence Jones

Quick Hitter: The Golden Eagles averaged 38.1 points per game last season — most in the Cody Gross era — en route to earning a playoff spot for the first time since 2020.

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Schedule

8/23: at Mae Jemison

8/30: Buckhorn

9/6: at Cullman*

9/13: BYE

9/20: Jasper*

9/27: Hazel Green

10/4: at Muscle Shoals*

10/11: at Hartselle*

10/18: Columbia*

10/25: Decatur*

11/1: at Russellville

*Class 6A, Region 7 Game