Captains of the Albert Lea football team stand together for a preseason photo. From left are junior quarterback Jake Kilby, senior lineman Matt Nemec, senior running back Tim Christianson and senior defensive back Sam Thompson. After a scrimmage at 10 a.m. Saturday at Mankato East, the Tigers will play their season opener at 7 p.m. Aug. 28 at Mankato West. — Provided