Cub football players began the year’s first practice on the Cub Stadium field, running a few routes before heading to the updated Cub practice field. Photo by Will Sadler

Cub offense and defense shake off the rust of a long summer running plays against each other. Photo by Will Sadler

Cub players and coaches finish this year’s first practice with a huddle and a Cub shout before exiting the practice field to hit the weights; a Cubs preparation is never finished. Photo by Will Sadler

Cub defense backs practice reading quarterback calls and tackling running backs. Photo by Will Sadler

A Cub receiver practices running routes and catching. Photo by Will Sadler

Cub offensive linemen practice techniques that will later become second nature during upcoming scrimmages and games. Photo by Will Sadler

A Cub defensive corner practices against receivers during practice. Photo by Will Sadler

A key Cub player for the offense will be Kyle Stewart, who shows a lot of skill as a starting running back. Photo by Will Sadler

Cub Football Wakes Fans from Summer

Thu, 08/13/2026 - 1:45pm

By:

Will Sadler Advertising@olneyenterprise.com

It’s a sign of summer ending when the Cubs break the quiet morning with shouts, grunts, and athletes excitedly talking between plays. Cub Football is back in Olney, and Head Coach Dustin Altmiller is in his second year.

Players and coaches have had a chance to settle into the new spread offense. Coach Altmiller came from Olney and has returned to save the Cub football program. The spread offense replaces the veer and running program that has been a Cub staple for decades.

The spread offense will offer a more exciting spectacle and more chances for big plays downfield. Fall athletics is right around the corner with Cub football and Lady Cub volleyball; dust off your Cub and Lady Cub gear and show up loud and proud this season.

Look for player rosters and team schedules in a future edition of the Enterprise.

Cub Football Wakes Fans from Summer

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