Minor setback
Saturday’s loss to Lehigh Valley means the Albany Panthers will have to win back-to-back games on the road to clinch a third straight league title, but it’s a challenge the 6-5 Panthers are up to.
Panthers fall to Steelhawks in final seconds, can’t clinch No. 2 seed
The Panthers lose another close game to Lehigh Valley late Saturday in the Civic Center, 53-49, and miss out on an opportunity to clinch the No. 2 seed in the PIFL playoffs.
Home playoff game up for grabs for Panthers, Steelhawks
The No. 2 seed in the PIFL playoffs and home-field advantage in the opening round will be on the line tonight in the Albany Civic Center for both the Panthers and the Steelhawks.
Expect a fight
The Panthers have not only clawed their way back into playoff contention, but a win Saturday night at home would assure at least one postseason game at the Civic Center, although standing in their way will be a determined Lehigh Valley team that has the same at stake as long as they can win and Richmond loses.
FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK: Panthers DB Cutts earns PIFL POY award; New college bowl games to be played in ... Dubai and Bahamas?
Americus' Antwon Cutts is named the PIFL's co-Defensive Player of the Week following his impressive outing during last week's Panthers road win at Columbus.
Panthers dominate 2nd half, rout Lions
The Panthers get just their second win on the road late Saturday as they outscore rival Columbus 20-1 in the second half and come back to Albany with a 35-15 victory.
Crunch time begins
Tonight in Columbus kicks off a crucial stretch of games for the Albany Panthers, who are clinging to the fourth and final playoff spot with three regular-season contests left to play.
PANTHERS NOTEBOOK: Panthers control own destiny for home playoff game
If the Albany Panthers win their final three regular season games they will host the opening round of the PIFL playoffs at the Albany Civic Center. (ADDS: Notes on QB Lester; honoring injured teammates)
Panthers: We’ll step up in Savage’s absence
Despite the loss of star wideout Antwone Savage, the Panthers vow to not only pick up the slack, but they plan to win another title in honor of their injured leader.
Fight of their lives
The Panthers lose receiver and former Westover star Antwone Savage to a career-ending injury late Saturday but rally to beat Richmond in triple overtime to put themselves right back in the PIFL playoff picture with three games remaining.
Panthers win 3OT thriller vs. Raiders, lose star WR Savage for season
Needing a win to stay in the playoff hunt, two-time defending champion Albany gets just that Saturday in triple overtime at home against Richmond --- but the thrilling 69-63 victory comes at a price when star wideout Antwone Savage goes down with a season-ending ankle injury.
PREVIEW: Panthers hope march to playoffs begins tonight against second-place Raiders
At 4-4 overall and in fourth place in the PIFL standings, the two-time defending champion Albany Panthers must close the regular season strong, beginning tonight at home in a showdown with the second-place Richmond Raiders, who can clinch a playoff spot with a win.
Panthers: ‘Up-and-down’ year can be turned around
After another bye week, the struggling Panthers enter Saturday’s showdown at the Civic Center against Richmond refreshed and ready.
Panthers lose for 3rd time in last 4 games
Lehigh Valley hits a field goal with 0.8 seconds left to down the Panthers in Saturday's PIFL game.
Panthers hope win will come out of longest road trip of year
Albany heads to Pennsylvania this weekend for a 1,000-mile road trip, hoping to win its second straight game and then return to the Good Life City, where the Panthers will play three of their final four regular-season games.
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College Sports
- UGA NOTEBOOK: Georgia's depth in secondary being tested
- Former Lee, GSW star Gahman shines in amateur tournament
- Henry hits gold mine with Darton’s latest recruiting class
- COLLEGE FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK: Monroe’s Glanton turns heads after Atlanta MVP showcase; Brooks County star Parrish commits to UGA
- UGA lands Peach State’s No. 1 RB recruit
- FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK: Panthers DB Cutts earns PIFL POY award; New college bowl games to be played in ... Dubai and Bahamas?
- Hoosier Heartbreaker
- BASKETBALL NOTEBOOK: Former Auburn hoops star arrested for point-shaving; Hawks fined for tampering by NBA
- New coach Stricklin: UGA can be national baseball power
- FSU stunned by Indiana in Super Regionals opener
Prep Sports
- COLLEGE FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK: Monroe’s Glanton turns heads after Atlanta MVP showcase; Brooks County star Parrish commits to UGA
- Albany High LB Young commits to Miami
- Clamoring for Collier
- The wait continues ...
- Not over yet
- They're due
- Solid as a rock
- Terrific end
- Sloppy start
- Crisp blown out in GISA Class A Final Four series by Bethlehem
Sports
- BRAVES NOTEBOOK: Gattis put on DL with strained oblique
- Freeman becoming Mr. Walk-Off for Braves
- Not this time
- UGA NOTEBOOK: Georgia's depth in secondary being tested
- FALCONS NOTEBOOK: TE Gonzalez named PFWA Good Guy
- Falcons’ Koetter finally has control of offense
- Worth the wait: Freeman hits walk-off homer after four-hour delay
- Former Lee, GSW star Gahman shines in amateur tournament
- Miami’s Big Three on brink of another Finals letdown
- Minor setback
