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Friday, April 05, 2013  On Friday, the undefeated Albany Panthers returned from their bye week to face the winless Knoxville Nighthawks-- a match up that appeared one-sided in the Panthers favor.

Saturday, March 16, 2013  Updated with video; The PIFL champs have added a little fuel to the fire in their rivalry game with the Columbus Lions.

Friday, March 15, 2013  Updated with video; Albany Panthers quarterback Cecil Lester has improved with age. And he'll admit it, if you ask him.

Saturday, March 09, 2013  On the road, the Panthers stormed past the Louisiana Swashbucklers 51-40 in their season opener.

Wednesday, November 14, 2012  Updated with video; The Albany Panthers management boasted confidence in keeping their core of winners together. The team has stayed true to its word announcing several key additions for the 2013 season.

Sunday, July 01, 2012  Updated with video; The champagne was fresh, the confetti (black and purple) fell from the rafters and the Albany Panthers won the PIFL Championship.

Saturday, June 09, 2012  The Albany Panthers can get comfortable at home for the postseason- thanks to back-up quarterback Chris Mitchell.

Sunday, May 20, 2012  The Panthers shrugged off Alabama in the fourth quarter to defeat the Hammers 59-40 Saturday night.

Sunday, April 22, 2012  The Albany Panthers held the Lions to their lowest point total of the season in a 57-40 win at Albany’s Phoebe Field.

Saturday, March 31, 2012  The Albany Panthers took complete control in the second half and never let go. Albany moves to 3-0 with the 58-32 win over the Swashbucklers.

Tuesday, November 08, 2011  The Albany Panthers will announce the return of some important offensive players on Tuesday.

Friday, July 15, 2011  Cecil Lester will return to the Albany Panthers as long as his left knee is healthy.

Sunday, May 01, 2011  Albany Panthers win again defeating the Richmond Raiders 61-46 on Saturday night. Panthers moving along to 7-0 for the 2011 season.

Saturday, April 16, 2011  The Panthers cruise to 5-0 with a 47-26 victory over the Alabama Hammers on Saturday night.