by The Observer Staff | Aug 20, 2025 | Sports
BY DANIEL SCHMIDTFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — When Trinity Christian School was founded in 1978, the inaugural class contained only one kindergarten class. In the 47 years since then, the school has consistently grown, adding additional grades in the years immediately...
by The Observer Staff | Aug 20, 2025 | Sports
CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Southern Christian Patriots 2025 Football Season PreviewThe Southern Christian Patriots are gearing up for another big season after finishing 2024 with a 7–4 record and a runner-up finish in the Division II National Championship....
by The Observer Staff | Aug 20, 2025 | Sports
BY DANIEL SCHMIDTFOR THE OBSERVER SMITHS STATION — The call came in April, much later in the school year than a newly hired head coach normally receives. The Smiths Station High School football team was in dire straits and needed a steady hand to step in and guide the...
by The Observer Staff | Aug 20, 2025 | Sports
BY NOAH GRIFFITHFOR THE OBSERVER LOACHAPOKA — The Loachapoka Indians have a lot to build off of after a four-game win streak to end the regular season last year. Still, a first-round playoff exit leaves a lot to be desired in 2025.Despite starting 1-4 last season in...
by The Observer Staff | Aug 20, 2025 | Sports
BY D. MARK MITCHELLFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — After a 5–5 finish in 2024, Lee-Scott Academy’s football team is entering the 2025 season with a renewed sense of urgency and determination. Head coach Buster Daniel made it clear: “We don’t do average very well.”That...
