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Finally… Football! Trinity Eagles

BY DANIEL SCHMIDTFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — When Trinity Christian School was founded in 1978, the inaugural class contained only one kindergarten class. In the 47 years since then, the school has consistently grown, adding additional grades in the years immediately...
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Finally… Football! Southern Christian Patriots

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Southern Christian Patriots 2025 Football Season PreviewThe Southern Christian Patriots are gearing up for another big season after finishing 2024 with a 7–4 record and a runner-up finish in the Division II National Championship....
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Finally… Football! Smiths Station

BY DANIEL SCHMIDTFOR THE OBSERVER SMITHS STATION — The call came in April, much later in the school year than a newly hired head coach normally receives. The Smiths Station High School football team was in dire straits and needed a steady hand to step in and guide the...
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Finally… Football! Loachapoka Indians

BY NOAH GRIFFITHFOR THE OBSERVER LOACHAPOKA — The Loachapoka Indians have a lot to build off of after a four-game win streak to end the regular season last year. Still, a first-round playoff exit leaves a lot to be desired in 2025.Despite starting 1-4 last season in...
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