by The Observer Staff | Aug 4, 2022 | Sports
By Wil Crews sportscrews@opelikaobserver.com SMITHS STATION — Smiths Station head football coach Mike Glisson enters his fifth year with the Panthers looking to return the program to the playoffs for the first time since 2013. “Another chance to compete, another...
by The Observer Staff | Aug 4, 2022 | Sports
By Harrison Tarr For the Observer NOTASULGA — In the world of Alabama high school football, tradition reigns supreme. Athletes devote themselves to learning the history of their schools and to giving their best effort to return their respective programs to glory. The...
by The Observer Staff | Aug 4, 2022 | Sports
By Harrison Tarr For the Observer ALEXANDER CITY — Each year, the high school football season presents a multitude of storylines that captivate fans and media alike. Oftentimes, these stories are centered around comeback players, overlooked teams or outside factors...
by The Observer Staff | Aug 4, 2022 | Sports
BY JAKE GONZALEZ FOR THE OBSERVER LAFAYETTE — Chambers Academy is entering its 10th season under head coach Jason Allen. The nine seasons prior have been fruitful for the Rebels as they have won 10 games in a season for seven straight years, with two state...
by The Observer Staff | Aug 4, 2022 | Sports
By Harrison Tarr For the Observer REELTOWN — 2021 was a year of tangible improvement for head coach Matt Johnson and the Reeltown Rebels’ football program. After posting a 5-5 record and missing the playoffs just one year before, the group saw a noticeable improvement...
