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...
by The Observer Staff | Aug 20, 2025 | Sports
BY NOAH GRIFFITHFOR THE OBSERVER SMITHS STATION — In its first year competing in the AHSAA last season, the Glenwood Gators pulled off a remarkable undefeated regular season. However, it is still searching for its first AHSAA playoff win heading into year two.After...
by The Observer Staff | Aug 20, 2025 | Sports
BY NOAH GRIFFITHFOR THE OBSERVER BEULAH — 2025 is a year of new beginnings for the Beulah Bobcats of AHSAA 3A.They are aiming for their third playoff appearance in three seasons, and they’ll do it with a new head coach – Michael Courson. Courson was promoted from...
