Sports Articles

Trinity falls to Evangel in five-set playoff thriller

BY DANIEL SCHMIDT THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Trinity Christian School’s youthful volleyball team pushed Evangel Christian Academy to the brink, but the visitors’ experience showed in the deciding set as the Lady Lions escaped with a 3-2 win over the Lady Golden Eagles in...

Glenwood loses fifth straight to St. Michael

BY NOAH GRIFFITH FO THE OBSERVER SMITHS STATION –– It has been a tough run as of late for Glenwood School. After starting the season with three wins, it has now lost five straight games after a 48-27 loss to St. Michael Catholic School on Oct. 16 at Sammy Howard...

Loachapoka smothers LaFayette, clinches playoff spot

BY DANIEL SCHMIDT THE OBSERVER LOACHAPOKA — No. 5-ranked Loachapoka High School earned its third shutout of the season with a 41-0 homecoming win over LaFayette High School on Oct. 16 at Jones-Tate Stadium. The victory mathematically clinched a playoff berth for the...

Auburn routs Dothan, secures first-round bye

BY SAMUEL JONES FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Auburn High School continued its strong play on Oct. 16, dominating on both sides of the ball in a 52-7 win over Dothan High School at Duck Samford Stadium. The No. 5 Tigers (6-2, 5-1) scored on their opening possession and...