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On the Mark | OHS sports updates and AHSAA news

OPINION — Bulldog FootballThe OHS football team continues its summer regimen, practicing four days a week, including late starts on Mondays. Under head coach Jonathan Chandler, the Bulldogs are taking a proactive approach to building chemistry, especially on the...

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 for All-Area Player of the Year for Lee County schools after a remarkable senior season.As leadoff hitter for the Class 3A...

Outfielder of the Year | Hudson Campbell

BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER SMITHS STATION — For most of his senior season, Hudson Campbell didn’t fully trust his right arm.An injury during his freshman season that already cost him a full year of baseball had begun aching again, and Glenwood School’s star center...

Pitcher of the Year | Cooper Favors

BY NOAH GRIFFITHFOR THE OBSERVER SMITHS STATION — Cooper Favors, 17-year-old pitcher for the Glenwood Gators, is the Opelika Observer’s pick for All-Area Pitcher of the Year for Lee County schools after a stellar junior campaign.A right-handed starting pitcher, Favors...
A tale of two halves

A tale of two halves

BY BRANDON HUGHESFOR THE OBSERVER OPINON — Saturday night was the night. Auburn entered the 130th installment of the Deep South’s Oldest Rivalry...

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Panthers get homecoming win

Panthers get homecoming win

BY NOAH GRIFFITHFOR THE OBSERVER SMITHS STATION — A packed-out set of bleachers, a lively band and four rushing touchdowns by junior Luke Sexton...

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