by The Observer Staff | Jan 27, 2026 | Column, D. Mark Mitchell
BY D. MARK MITCHELL OPINION — The Opelika High School basketball teams faced tough road competition last week against Handley and Smiths Station. Girls BasketballThe Lady Bulldogs dropped both contests, falling 70–64 to Handley and 46–44 to Smiths Station. In the...
by The Observer Staff | Jan 27, 2026 | Sports
BY NOAH GRIFFITHFOR THE OBSERVER SMITHS STATION –– After getting swept in humiliating fashion by the rival Lee-Scott Academy Warriors just 10 days prior, the Glenwood Gators fought to the finish in two riveting games against the Warriors on their home court on Monday,...
by The Observer Staff | Jan 27, 2026 | Sports
BY ROB DAVISFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The second time around proved to be a much different story and result for the Trinity Eagles. After dropping a 53-44 game to The Mighty Oaks on Jan. 6, the Eagles regrouped and put together a stellar performance to claim a 52-44...
by The Observer Staff | Jan 27, 2026 | Sports
BY DANIEL SCHMIDTFOR THE OBSERVER PHENIX CITY — On a night of down to the wire comebacks, the Auburn High School girls’ and Central High School boys’ basketball teams clinched first-place finishes in 7A Area 4.AHS and CHS will now host the girls’ and boys’ area...
by The Observer Staff | Jan 27, 2026 | Sports
BY DANIEL SCHMIDTFOR THE OBSERVER MONTGOMERY — Massive changes are coming to high school athletics after the Alabama High School Athletic Association approved a new classification system for championship play on Jan. 23.That system, which will debut during the 2026-27...
