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Late collapse dooms Glenwood

BY NOAH GRIFFITH FOR THE OBSERVER SMITHS STATION — Glenwood School built a 10-point halftime lead, but St. Paul’s Episcopal turned to its rushing attack in the second half to rally back for a 38-33 at Sammy Howard Field on Sept. 11. Glenwood (3-1, 1-1) jumped on the...

Trinity tops The Oaks in topsy-turvy thriller

BY DANIEL SCHMIDT THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Trinity Christian School outlasted crosstown rivals The Oaks School 3-2 in a grueling, ultracompetitive match on Tuesday, Sept. 8. The Lady Eagles (#-#) took down the Lady Mighty Oaks (#-#) 25-23 in Set 2, 25-16 in Set 4 and...

Lee-Scott stymied by Briarwood in region home opener

BY SAMUEL JONES FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — No. 1-ranked Briarwood Christian scored on offense, defense and special teams to roll past Lee-Scott Academy 42-0 at Jud Scott Field on Sept. 11. The Lions (4-0, 2-0) led from their second possession and never let up, dealing...

Lady Hornets secure first area win of the season

BY DANIEL SCHMIDT THE OBSERVER BEAUREGARD — Beauregard High School overcame a third-set meltdown on the road against Valley High School to earn its first Class 4A Area 6 win of the season on Sept. 9. The Lady Hornets (8-1, 1-0) defeated the Lady Rams (2-3, 0-1) 3-1 on...
AISA expected to end athletics

AISA expected to end athletics

BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — The newly formed Gulf States Independent Athletic Association is expected to result in the dissolution of...

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Indians upgrade football stadium

Indians upgrade football stadium

BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER LOACHAPOKA — When Loachapoka High School takes the field at Jones-Tate Stadium this upcoming football season, they’ll...

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