ALBANY — In terms of overall talent and depth, the Albany Lions could be on the high end, even by their perennially tough standards. 

Entering this season with seven offensive and nine defensive starters among 20 lettermen from last year’s 9-3 team, the Lions will get an added boost from players promoted from an 8-2 JV squad. 

Their keys to success: settling on a quarterback, a running back and simply staying healthy through a tough non-district slate.