by The Observer Staff | Aug 25, 2026 | Sports
BY JEFF MILLERFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Southern Christian continued its strong start to the 2026 football season with a 51-20 victory over Springwood School at Moore Stadium on Aug. 21.The Patriots’ (2-0) offense and special teams combined for eight touchdowns in...
by The Observer Staff | Aug 25, 2026 | Sports
BY NOAH GRIFFITH FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN –– The first-ever season opener between Lee-Scott Academy and Glenwood School ended in anticlimactic fashion. With 5:17 remaining in the second quarter, the skies opened up and a lightning delay ensued at Jud Scott Field. Both...
by The Observer Staff | Aug 25, 2026 | Column, D. Mark Mitchell
OPINION — The wait is finally over. After months of preparation, the Opelika Bulldogs (0-0) will kick off the 2026 season Thursday night when they host Hoover (1-0) at Bulldog Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m.The Hoover Buccaneers arrive in Opelika fresh off a...
by The Observer Staff | Aug 25, 2026 | Sports
BY SAMUEL JONESFOR THE OBSERVER LOACHAPOKA — After successful seasons a year ago, Loachapoka High School and Lanett High School opened their 2026 seasons on Aug. 21 with another chapter in their rivalry.The rivalry may have looked slightly different this season with...
by The Observer Staff | Aug 25, 2026 | Sports
BY NOAH GRIFFITH FOR THE OBSERVER SMITHS STATION — Smiths Station High School opened its season with a 29-6 loss to the Northside High School (Ga.) on Friday, Aug. 21, at T.C. Britton Field. “Obviously, it didn’t turn out the way we wanted,” Smiths Station head coach...
