Sports Articles

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...

Youth baseball players shine in Oxford

BY DANIEL SCHMIDT | THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — Local youth baseball players showcased their skills at the USSSA Alabama All-State Championships in Oxford on June 20-22, with several teams taking home trophies. The Phenix City 8U East team captured the USSSA All-State...

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 Outdoor meet in Philadelphia.Caroline Couey, a rising senior who represents the Bulldogs in both cross country and...

Lee-Scott Academy’s head football coach steps down

Buster Daniel led the Warriors to a 47-19 record and AISA title in six seasons CONTRIBUTED BY  LEE-SCOTT ACADEMY AUBURN — Lee-Scott Academy head football coach Buster Daniel has stepped down from his role in order to take a position with the Alabama High School...