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Hornets · 2026 Season Outlook · Class 4A
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In Class 4A
8-2
Projected
4AD2-9
District

The Friday Night Picks model projects Athens to finish 8-2 in 2026. Below is the full schedule with a weekly AI prediction for every game. Follow Athens, pick each matchup before kickoff, and see if the fans who know this team can out-call the model.

Next up · Friday, September 18
vs Kaufman
Our model gives Athens a 66% chance, by about 5 points. Lean.
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2026 Schedule · % is our model's chance Athens wins
Aug 28at Nacogdoches21-40recap →
Sep 4vs Henderson48-35recap →
Sep 11at Longview Pine Tree55%preview →
Sep 18vs Kaufman66%preview →
Sep 25at Gladewater59%preview →
Oct 9vs Brownsboro74%preview →
Oct 16at Rusk44%preview →
Oct 23vs Madisonville69%preview →
Oct 30vs Van54%preview →
Nov 6at Canton43%preview →

Who is the real rival?

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Playoff picture

The top 4 finishers in each UIL district advance to the playoffs.
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Where they play

This is the school. Some districts play at a shared stadium, so check the district if in doubt.
📍 708 E College St., Athens, TX, 75751-2687Tap for directions

2 from Athens who made the NFL

High school, to college, to the NFL.
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Barron Tanner
Defensive tackle
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Terrence McGee
Cornerback, return specialist
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