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Local cross country stars win Panther Invitational

BY DANIEL SCHMIDT THE OBSERVER SMITHS STATION — Two standout local cross country runners won the girls and boys races at the J.D. Evilsizer Panther Invitational in Smiths Station on Sept. 26. Lee-Scott Academy’s Olivia Kahn won the girls race with a time of 19:32.28,...
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Trinity soars past the Silent Warriors

BY NICK MINERVA FOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Trinity Christian School (2-3) defeated the Alabama School for the Deaf (1-3) 65-12 at Moore Field on Sept. 24 behind spectacular performances by William Dooley and Reid House. Dooley completed 12 of 16 passes for at least...
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Lady Gators earn Game 1 bragging rights

BY DANIEL SCHMIDT THE OBSERVER SMITHS STATION — No matter the sport, games between Glenwood School and Lee-Scott Academy are characterized by the hallmarks of any good rivalry. Banter on social media flows during the days leading up to the contest, fans from both...
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Glenwood unable to turn turnovers into points

BY DANIEL SCHMIDT THE OBSERVER SMITHS STATION — Glenwood School’s defense came up with four interceptions, but the offense couldn’t turn enough of those chances into points in an 18-6 road loss to Russell County High School at Corbett-Mitchell Stadium on Sept. 24. The...
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AISA expected to end athletics

AISA expected to end athletics

Aug 3, 2026

BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — The newly formed Gulf States Independent Athletic Association is expected to result in the dissolution of...

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Indians upgrade football stadium

Indians upgrade football stadium

Aug 3, 2026

BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER LOACHAPOKA — When Loachapoka High School takes the field at Jones-Tate Stadium this upcoming football season, they’ll...

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