by The Observer Staff | Nov 8, 2024 | Sports
Defense has strong showing, but offense struggles to score points PHOTOS BY ROBERT NOLES FOR THE OBSERVER | Misery continued in Auburn with this week’s loss to Vandy. BY BRANDON HUGHES FOR THE OBSERVER Auburn (3-6, 1-5) came into Saturday’s home matchup against the...
by The Observer Staff | Nov 8, 2024 | Sports
In its first season competing, The Oaks School junior high boys team finished second in the state in the Alabama Independent School Association (AISA) Cross Country State Tournament, held recently at Kiesel Park in Auburn. The team is coached by Dillon Calhoun (left)...
by The Observer Staff | Nov 8, 2024 | Featured, Sports
Post-season playoffs begin BY D. MARK MITCHELLFOR THE OBSERVER EAST ALABAMA — In playoff action, Auburn (9-0) will host Bob Jones (6-4) at Duck Samford Stadium this week. The Tigers are 2-0 all time verses Bob Jones. AHS coach Keith Etheredge is 45-15 in...
by The Observer Staff | Nov 8, 2024 | Sports
Auburn High School junior running back Omar Mabson has gone the extra yard to secure his name in the school record books with 24 single-season touchdowns. In the first undefeated regular season for the Tigers since 2009, Mabson dethroned Augustus Brooks’ 2010 record...
by The Observer Staff | Nov 8, 2024 | Column, D. Mark Mitchell
Opelika finishes 8-2, heads to post-season OPINION — Opelika’s Football team (8-2) will host Florence (5-5) in the first round of the Alabama High School Athletic Association 7A State playoffs Friday at Bulldog Stadium. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m.This is the first...