by The Observer Staff | Aug 17, 2022 | Sports
By Wil Crews sportscrews@opelikaobserver.com LOACHAPOKA –– Loachapoka junior football standout J.C. Hart committed to Auburn University Friday, Aug. 12. “First, I want to give all the glory to God for giving the ability to play the game I love at the next level,” Hart...
by The Observer Staff | Aug 17, 2022 | Schools, Sports
Valley Native, Southern Union Student Among Recipients CONTRIBUTED TOTHE OBSERVER ALABAMA — B.A.S.S. and Shimano have partnered to award the inaugural Helen Sevier Pioneer Scholarships to Elizabeth Eastman of Fairhope, Alabama, and Dixie...
by The Observer Staff | Aug 17, 2022 | Sports
By Wil Crews sportscrews@opelikaobserver.com OPELIKA — Out Tha Mudd Boxing LLC is open as Opelika’s newest boxing gym. Located at 1051 South Fox Run Parkway Unit 3, Owner Rod Welch is excited about the potential to grow his business in the area. While he didn’t start...
by The Observer Staff | Aug 17, 2022 | Sports
To prepare for its week one matchup at home versus LaGrange on Thursday, Aug. 18, the Smiths Station varsity football team hosted Northside High School’s varsity team for a scrimmage. For more information on the 2022 Panthers, check out our media day coverage:...
by The Observer Staff | Aug 17, 2022 | Sports
BY WIL CREWS SPORTSCREWS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM AUBURN –– Auburn held its first scrimmage of fall camp Saturday night at Jordan-Hare Stadium. As preseason work continues to ramp up, the scrimmage provided the first in-action look at the 2022 Tigers under coach Bryan...