Athens tops Nacogdoches in season opener on the road
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 4:50 AM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
The Athens Hornets began their season with a decisive win against the Nacogdoches Dragons in a road game in Texas on August 28. The final score was Athens 40, Nacogdoches 21. This victory follows a successful 2025 season for the Hornets, who reached the quarterfinals of the playoffs. Athens will return home to face the Henderson Lions in their next game, while Nacogdoches prepares to play Lufkin next week.
- •Athens wins season opener against Nacogdoches
- •Final score: Athens 40, Nacogdoches 21
- •Athens had a strong 2025 season, making the playoffs
- •Next, Athens hosts Henderson Lions next week
- •Nacogdoches prepares to face Lufkin next week
- 4:50 AMYahoo Sports — Athens wins season opener against Nacogdoches
"NACOGDOCHES, Texas (KETK)– The Athens Hornets entered the season on Friday with a dominant road win against the Nacogdoches Dragons. Final Score: Athens 40- Nacogdoches 21 The Hornets enter the season after a solid 2025 campaign, making a deep playoff run before losing to the Carthage Bulldogs in the quarterfinals last December. Following Friday’s win, […]
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