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Sunday, March 17, 2013  Updated with video; The hometown team kicked off the 2013 home schedule Saturday against Columbus, and the Panthers kicker gave Albany a round one victory in the state's indoor football rivalry.

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.

Saturday, June 23, 2012  Updated with video; Entering Saturday night's PIFL semifinal, the expectations were there for another tight game between Albany and Columbus.

Thursday, June 21, 2012  As the 2011 League Champion and #1 seed Albany Panthers (10-2) work through preparations and game plans for their playoff match-up with the #4 seed Columbus Lions (6-6) on Saturday night.

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

Monday, June 04, 2012  Updated with video; The Panthers plans of playoff home field advantage hinges on winning road games.

Monday, May 07, 2012  Lions placekicker Trey Crum nailed a 54-yard field goal as time expired to defeat the Panthers 58-56 on Sunday evening.

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.

Thursday, February 09, 2012  Updated with video; The Albany Panthers sign two players formerly of the Columbus Lions.

Tuesday, June 28, 2011  Louisiana defeated Houston on Monday night shifting the SIFL Championship game to Albany on Saturday.

Sunday, June 26, 2011  The Albany Panthers become only the second team to win an SIFL playoff game on the road defeating the in-state rival Columbus Lions 75-61. The SIFL Eastern Conference Championship win reserves a spot in the title game for the Panthers.

Monday, June 20, 2011  For the SIFL Eastern Conference Championship game, the Albany Panthers are putting the Peach State rivalry with the Columbus Lions on hold.

Sunday, June 19, 2011  The Albany Panthers defeat the Erie Explosion Saturday night 68-43 to move on to the Eastern Conference Finals.

Saturday, June 04, 2011  The Albany Panthers lose its chance at the Southern Division Saturday night falling to Columbus 58-39.

Monday, May 09, 2011  The 7-1 Columbus Lions visit  Albany this weekend in a crucial divisional contest for the 7-0 Panthers.