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Opelika Ready for Year Two in 7A

BY WIL CREWS SPORTSCREWS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — For the varsity Opelika Bulldog football team, last season coincided with many milestones. Beginning with their move up to the highest classification of Alabama high school sports, 7A, to the defeat of eventual...

State Championship Loss a Chip On Glenwood’s Shoulder

BY NOAH GRIFFITH FOR THE OBSERVER SMITHS STATION— No one beat Lee-Scott last season, but no one came closer to doing it than the Glenwood Gators. The Warriors beat everyone on their schedule by 30 points or more, but Glenwood was the exception which posed a threat to...

Lee-Scott Football Playing Next Man Up in Mission to Repeat

BY NOAH GRIFFITH FOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA –– Lee-Scott football has the task of replacing last year’s senior class of 18, including AISA Back of the Year George Myers, in its search for a second consecutive state championship. The Warriors have just seven seniors this...

Smiths Station Anticipates Year One Under Garrison

BY NOAH GRIFFITH FOR THE OBSERVER SMITHS STATION  — After taking the head coaching job of Smiths Station football in February, Bryant Garrison is paving a new path forward for the Panthers. In a tough 7A Region 2 consisting of powerhouses like Central, Auburn and...