BodyThe 2026-27 athletic year will begin Friday, with regular seasons kicking off on Tuesday as fall sports have arrived. Football will kick things off with a preseason scrimmage on Friday, then volleyball will get into full swing on Tuesday for the first regular season contests. TuesdayThe volleyball regular season gets underway on Tuesday with four games, featuring three local teams playing at home. The Rams went 7-4 a season ago and the Dogs will travel to Asheville as they prepare for their regular season. Also upcomingThe football regular season is set to start on Friday, Aug. 21 with both county teams playing on home turf.