by The Observer Staff | Aug 17, 2022 | Sports
By Wil Crews sportscrews@opelikaobserver.com SMITHS STATION — The Smiths Station High School Panthers have a new leader in one of their packs. Armon Ingersoll was recently announced as the head coach of the varsity Panther boys’ basketball team. He takes over from...
by The Observer Staff | Aug 17, 2022 | Sports
By Wil Crews sportscrews@opelikaobserver.com OPELIKA — The Southern Christian Patriots are continuing to build their roots in East Alabama as one of the premier programs for 8-man homeschool football. Through a commitment to Christ, Southern Christian prepares youth...
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...
