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Loachapoka drops heartbreaker to Lanett Panthers

BY DANIEL SCHMIDT THE OBSERVER LOACHAPOKA — An apparent game-winning touchdown that a penalty negated and a pick-six moments later ensured Loachapoka High School started its flag football season off with two losses. The Lady Indians (0-2) fell to Anniston High School...
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Smiths Station falls to Dothan in region opener

BY EVAN BROWN FOR THE OBSERVER SMITHS STATION — Despite a Herculean effort from Trevon Kee, Smiths Station High School fell to Dothan High School 42-12 on Sept. 4 at T.C. Britton Field to open Class 6A Region 2 play. While there were bright spots for the Panthers...
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Greenville takes control early, shuts out Beauregard

BY SAMUEL JONES THE OBSERVER BEAUREGARD — Beauregard High School (0-3, 0-1) struggled to find its footing as Greenville High School (2-1, 1-0) jumped out to an early lead and went on to defeat the Hornets 35-0 at Hornet Stadium Friday, Sept. 4. The Tigers controlled...
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Opelika bowling plans for the future, eyes outside funding

BY DANIEL SCHMIDT THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — In a mostly empty Lucky Strike bowling alley, Donald Sanders sat at an end table with a clipboard in hand. Scribbled onto printed spreadsheets were scores from previous tryouts held early last week, and he waited for the first...
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