Sports Articles

Lee-Scott promotes Ozment as interim head football coach

BY DANIEL SCHMIDT | THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Lee-Scott Academy has named Jacob Ozment as the interim head football coach of the Warriors for the 2026 season. In a press release provided by LSA, Ozment first thanked God for the opportunity to serve as the Warriors’...

Beauregard 10U captures state title, advances to World Series

BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER BEAUREGARD — The Beauregard Diamond League Baseball 10U team claimed the Division II state championship, defeating Ashford 6-1 and 3-1 in back-to-back games at Thompson Park in Montgomery on June 29.Beauregard finished the tournament...

Smiths Station outlasts Loachapoka in double-overtime thriller

BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER SMITHS STATION — On a day that showcased its gleaming new indoor facility, Smiths Station High School gave the crowd a reason to stay until the very end.The Panthers edged Loachapoka High School in a thrilling 25-19 double overtime...

Growing the game, girls flag football takes off in Lee County

BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — On a humid summer evening at Beauregard Park, a small group of girls gathered on the multipurpose field.Around them were orange and blue cones, a pile of flagged belts and a handful of coaches who had pre-prepared drills.For...
COUEY COMPETES IN PHILLY

COUEY COMPETES IN PHILLY

BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER OPELIKA — An Opelika High School track and field star recently competed at the prestigious New Balance Nationals...

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OHS strength coach raises the bar

OHS strength coach raises the bar

BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER OPELIKA — At Opelika High School’s indoor training facility, athletes of all shapes and sizes zip around the...

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Player of the Year | Carter Judah

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...

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