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( Post sponsored by Tinsley Title , Holt Wrecker , R&R lawn specialists , Gibson Pharmacy .) Now that's how you wrap up the preseason. The Athens Hornets traveled to Lindale Thursday night for their final scrimmage before the season kicks off for real next week against Henderson. The Hornets were dominant at times against the perennially powerful Eagles, particularly on the offensive side of the b...

In this week’s Hornet Podcast, Michael sits down with Coach Zac Harrell to look back on last week’s scrimmage with Fairfield, preview Thursday’s trip to Lindale, and get ready for the season opener against Henderson. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hannigansnotebook.substack.com

In the first Cardinal football podcast of 2025, Michael Hannigan sat down with Coach Sherard Poteete to talk about the new season, the team’s strengths, and Friday’s scrimmage against Louisiana Christian. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hannigansnotebook.substack.com

( Post sponsored by Tinsley Title , Holt Wrecker , R&R lawn specialists , Gibson Pharmacy .) In the first Hornet football podcast of 2025, Michael Hannigan and Coach Zac Harrell talk about the new season, the importance of the team's experience, and preview this week’s Meet the Hornets event and the first scrimmage against Fairfield. A New Season Coach Harrell says the Hornets are coming off two s...

(Post sponsored by Tinsley Title , Holt Wrecker , R&R lawn specialists , Gibson Pharmacy ) The Athens Hornets (8-2) are gearing up for their bi-district playoff game against the Van Vandals (7-3) this Friday night. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. at Tyler Rose Stadium, with Athens as the home team. Hornets Finish Strong with Win Over Bullard The Athens Hornets finished their regular season last Frida...

( Sponsored by  Tinsley Law & Title ,  Holt Wrecker ,  R&R lawn specialists ,  Gibson Pharmacy ) The Athens Hornets are playoff-bound. The Hornets improved to 7-2 last week with a physical 43-26 win over Center, and now they're getting ready for their regular season finale at Bullard. Coach Zac Harrell's team keeps proving people wrong, especially in big games. First it was Kaufman, then Waco Conn...

( Sponsored by  Tinsley Law & Title ,  Holt Wrecker ,  R&R lawn specialists ,  Gibson Pharmacy ) In this episode, Michael talks with Coach Poteete about the Cardinals' final regular season game against the Northeastern Oklahoma A&M Golden Norsemen as TVCC looks to keep its playoff hopes alive. Last Week's Win The Cardinals (2-4) secured an important win last week, beating New Mexico Military Insti...

( Sponsored by  Tinsley Law & Title ,  Holt Wrecker ,  R&R lawn specialists ,  Gibson Pharmacy ) In this episode, Michael talks with Coach Harrell about the Hornets' impressive win over Rusk and their upcoming showdown against Center. Complete Performance Against Rusk The Athens Hornets (6-2) delivered their most complete performance of the season last week in their win over Rusk, showing dominanc...

( Sponsored by  Tinsley Law & Title ,  Holt Wrecker ,  R&R lawn specialists ,  Gibson Pharmacy ) In this episode, Michael talks with Coach Poteete about the Cardinals' upcoming homecoming game against New Mexico Military Institute. Loss to Kilgore Following a tough home loss to Kilgore College, the TVCC Cardinals (3-4, 1-4) are looking to bounce back this week in their homecoming game against the...

( Sponsored by  Tinsley Law & Title ,  Holt Wrecker ,  R&R lawn specialists ,  Gibson Pharmacy ) In this episode, Michael talks with Coach Harrell about the Hornets going on the road to face the Rusk Eagles. Tough Loss to Carthage Following their first district loss of the year, the Athens Hornets (5-2, 1-1) are looking to bounce back this week against the Rusk Eagles (2-5, 1-1). Coach Harrell rem...

( Sponsored by  Tinsley Law & Title ,  Holt Wrecker ,  R&R lawn specialists ,  Gibson Pharmacy ) This week, Michael sits down with TVCC Head Football Coach Sherard Poteete to talk about the upcoming game against Kilgore College and how the team is bouncing back after a tough outing against Navarro. Sweatshirt Weather Coach Poteete said it's finally hoodie weather in Texas, and that means it's perf...

( Sponsored by  Tinsley Law & Title ,  Holt Wrecker ,  R&R lawn specialists ,  Gibson Pharmacy ) In this episode, Michael talks with Coach Harrell about the Hornets' upcoming game against the top-ranked Carthage Bulldogs. District Opener Recap The Hornets are coming off their district opener, beating Brownsboro 44-35 for their fifth straight win. Coach Harrell discussed how the team overcame chall...

( Sponsored by  Tinsley Law & Title ,  Holt Wrecker ,  R&R lawn specialists ,  Gibson Pharmacy ) The TVCC Cardinals travel to Corsicana this Saturday to play the Navarro Bulldogs. Both teams have a 1-2 conference record. The Cardinals want to keep the momentum going after last week’s 13-10 win over Blinn College. The Cardinals' defense has been the star of the season so far. Last week, they forced...

( Sponsored by  Tinsley Law & Title ,  Holt Wrecker ,  R&R lawn specialists ,  Gibson Pharmacy ) In this episode, Michael sat down with Coach Harrell to talk about the Hornets' upcoming district opener against the Brownsboro Bears after an open week. Non-District Recap Coach Harrell discussed the Hornets' non-district success, finishing 4-1, and the growth of the team each week. He highlighted how...

( Sponsored by  Tinsley Law & Title ,  Holt Wrecker ,  R&R lawn specialists ,  Gibson Pharmacy ) This week, Michael talks with TVCC Head Football Coach Sherard Poteete about the big win over Air Force Prep and the upcoming game against Blinn College at Bruce Field. Big Win Against Air Force Prep Coach Poteete talked about how good it felt to get a big win after a tough start to the season. "It's g...

( Sponsored by  Tinsley Law & Title ,  Holt Wrecker ,  R&R lawn specialists ,  Gibson Pharmacy ) In this week’s episode, Michael talks with TVCC Head Football Coach Sherard Poteete about the team’s close loss to Cisco and looks ahead to the upcoming game against Air Force Prep at Bruce Field. Bouncing Back After Cisco Coach Poteete discussed the frustration of losing another game that the Cardinal...

( Sponsored by  Tinsley Law & Title ,  Holt Wrecker ,  R&R lawn specialists ,  Gibson Pharmacy ) In this episode, Michael visits with Coach Harrell to break down the Hornets' dominant 31-0 shutout victory over Jacksonville last week and preview this week’s upcoming road game against the 3-1 Waco Connally Cadets. Last Week’s Win Coach Harrell looks back on the Hornets' impressive defensive performa...

In this week’s episode, Michael sits down with TVCC Head Football Coach Sherard Poteete to break down last week's heartbreaking loss to Tyler and preview the Cardinals' upcoming game against Cisco. Bouncing Back After Tyler Coach Poteete talks about the difficult overtime loss to Tyler Junior College, reflecting on how TVCC dominated nearly every aspect of the game, from time of possession to rush...

( Sponsored by  Tinsley Law & Title ,  Holt Wrecker ,  R&R lawn specialists ,  Gibson Pharmacy ) In this episode, Michael talks with Coach Harrell after the Hornets' decisive 35-9 homecoming victory over Palestine. The two discuss the team's dominant performance and look ahead to this week’s road game against Jacksonville. Recap of Last Week’s Win Coach Harrell talks about the homecoming blowout a...

( Sponsored by Tinsley Law & Title , Holt Wrecker , R&R lawn specialists , Gibson Pharmacy ) In this week’s episode, Michael sits down with TVCC Head Football Coach Sherard Poteete to talk about the Cardinals’ season opener and preview their upcoming game against Tyler Junior College. The Win Over Independence Coach Poteete reflects on the Cardinals’ dramatic season-opening win over Independence....

( Sponsored by Tinsley Law & Title , Holt Wrecker , R&R lawn specialists , Gibson Pharmacy ) In this week’s episode, Michael talks with Coach Harrell following the Hornets' thrilling 35-28 comeback win over Kaufman last Friday. The discussion covers key moments from the game and a look ahead to their homecoming game against Palestine. Reflecting on Last Week's Win Coach Harrell talks about the pri...

In this week’s episode, Coach Harrell discusses the Hornets 2024 opener against Henderson and previews their upcoming game against the Kaufman Lions. About Henderson Coach Harrell talks about the Hornets’ 45-35 loss last week in a rain-soaked game. Despite the challenging weather and some early mistakes, Coach Harrell highlights the resilience of his team and their ability to bounce back. He empha...

( Sponsored by Tinsley Law & Title , Holt Wrecker , R&R lawn specialists , Gibson Pharmacy ) In this week’s episode, Michael is back with Athens Head Football Coach Zac Harrell as the Hornets gear up for the start of the regular football season. They dive into the shift from the preseason to regular games, discuss the young team's performance in recent scrimmages, and preview the upcoming game aga...

( Podcast sponsored by Tinsley Law & Title , Holt Wrecker , R&R lawn specialists , Gibson Pharmacy ) === In this episode, Coach Poteete shares his excitement as the Cardinals gear up for their first game of the season against Independence Community College. After weeks of practice and the unexpected cancellation of last week’s scrimmage, the team is ready to hit the field and face an opponent in a...

( Post sponsored by Tinsley Law & Title , Holt Wrecker , R&R lawn specialists , Gibson Pharmacy ) In this week's podcast, Coach Harrell talks about the recent feature on DFW Inside High School Sports, highlighting not just the football program but also the spirit of the Athens community. Michael and Coach also discuss last week's scrimmage, the upcoming scrimmage against Lindale, and special teams...