Athens High School Athletics Releases Fall, Winter Schedules Through December

Athens High School athletics has posted its complete schedule of events beginning October 16, giving teams across cross country, volleyball, basketball and wrestling a clear set of dates through mid-December.

The timing matters because the calendar now sits in July, leaving athletes and coaches several months to build fitness and refine strategy before the first meet. Local readers in Athens follow these teams closely as part of the city’s active school sports culture, and early notice allows families to plan attendance around work and other commitments.

The program covers both junior varsity and varsity levels, with home and away contests listed for each sport. Volleyball stands out for its postseason markers, including a regional playoff at home against Alma/Pepin on October 23 and regional finals on October 25. Cross country opens with a meet at Park Falls the same week and continues with additional races in late October and early November. Basketball games begin in November and run through December, while wrestling events cluster in early December.

Schedule Highlights Across Sports

Volleyball varsity matches include a home regional playoff and an away regional final. Cross country lists five separate meets, ending with a race at the Ridges Gold Course in WI Rapids on November 1. Girls and boys basketball each show eight games, mixing home stands at Athens with road trips to Abbotsford, Edgar and other nearby schools. Wrestling varsity squads appear in a triangular at Tomahawk High plus invitational events at Antigo High and Tomah High.

Every entry carries a specific time and location, and several basketball contests note the opponent and site in plain terms. The full list appears on the athletics section of the Athens High School site, which residents can consult directly for any updates that may arise before the season starts.

Next Steps for Athletes and Families

Coaches will use the coming weeks to hold tryouts and conditioning sessions based on the published dates. Supporters can mark their calendars now for the October 23 volleyball playoff and the November 1 cross country meet to ensure strong local turnout. The athletics page at https://www.athens1.org/o/ahs/athletics remains the official source for any changes to times or venues.