Sports Articles

Trinity drops tough contest in season opener

BY JONATHAN KOENINGER FOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Evangel Christian Academy pulled off a late 16-14 win over Trinity Christian School in an intense back-and-forth game at Moore StadiumWilliam Dooley went 8-for-18 with 192 passing yards and two passing touchdowns and...

Glenwood explodes past Brookstone in home opener

BY NOAH GRIFFITHFOR THE OBSERVER SMITHS STATION — A week after earning a weather-shortened win at Lee-Scott Academy, rain could only delay the inevitable for Glenwood School (2-0) in a 49-19 victory over Brookstone School (0-3) at The Swamp on Friday, Aug. 28.After...

Loachapoka exorcises its demons versus Lee-Scott

BY SAMUEL JONESFOR THE OBSERVER LOACHAPOKA — For two years in a row, Loachapoka High School had to think about what it could have done better in close losses to Lee-Scott Academy.This time, the Indians (2-0) were the ones walking off the field smiling following a...

Big plays prove to be the Hornets’ Achilles’ heel

BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER BEAUREGARD — Explosive plays were the name of the game as Beauregard High School (0-2) allowed three 50-plus-yard touchdowns to LaFayette High School (1-1) during a 45-22 road defeat at Bulldog Stadium on Aug. 28.Jeffery Holloway led the...
Smiths Station sweeps senior night

Smiths Station sweeps senior night

BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER SMITHS STATION — With a massive slate of area games still ahead of them, the Smiths Station High School (7A) girls and...

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