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Player of the Year | Carter Judah

BY NOAH GRIFFITHFOR THE OBSERVER SMITHS STATION — Carter Judah, 18-year-old third baseman for the Glenwood Gators, is the Opelika Observer’s pick for All-Area Player of the Year for Lee County schools after a remarkable senior season.As leadoff hitter for the Class 3A...

Outfielder of the Year | Hudson Campbell

BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER SMITHS STATION — For most of his senior season, Hudson Campbell didn’t fully trust his right arm.An injury during his freshman season that already cost him a full year of baseball had begun aching again, and Glenwood School’s star center...

Pitcher of the Year | Cooper Favors

BY NOAH GRIFFITHFOR THE OBSERVER SMITHS STATION — Cooper Favors, 17-year-old pitcher for the Glenwood Gators, is the Opelika Observer’s pick for All-Area Pitcher of the Year for Lee County schools after a stellar junior campaign.A right-handed starting pitcher, Favors...

Infielder of the Year | Angelo Santiago

BY NOAH GRIFFITHFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — In the stands at Yankee Stadium, a young Angelo Santiago sat beside his father watching Didi Gregorius dig into the batter’s box, struck by how easily the shortstop seemed to own the moment.While he’s no longer a little boy...
Pitcher of the Year | Lily Brewer

Pitcher of the Year | Lily Brewer

BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER AUBURN — As the potter's wheel turns, fine finger movements and an attention to detail shapes lumps of moist clay into...

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‘Dynasties never graduate’

‘Dynasties never graduate’

Glenwood claims fourth straight state title BY NOAH GRIFFITHFOR THE OBSERVER SMITHS STATION — Outside of Glenwood School’s baseball program,...

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Lessons learned for Loachapoka

Lessons learned for Loachapoka

By Daniel Schmidt LOACHAPOKA — The Loachapoka High School softball team’s season ended in the 2A Central Regional Tournament with consecutive...

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