by The Observer Staff | Sep 9, 2025 | Sports
BY NOAH GRIFFITHFOR THE OBSERVERSMITHS STATION — The Central-Phenix City Red Devils defeated the Smiths Station Panthers by a score of 56-20 on Friday, extending its winning streak to 17 over its crosstown rival. Smiths Station last defeated Central in 2008.With the...
by The Observer Staff | Sep 9, 2025 | Sports
BY JEFF MILLERFOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — In a Friday night thriller at Moore Stadium, the Southern Christian Patriots pulled off a dramatic 39–34 comeback victory over Lighthouse HomeSchool. The Patriots trailed the entire game until the final minute, when they...
by The Observer Staff | Sep 9, 2025 | Sports
BY BRANDON HUGHESFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — The Auburn Tigers made their 2025 home debut Saturday night against an outmatched Ball State squad. The game went about as expected when an SEC power faces a MAC opponent, as the Tigers (2-0) easily defeated the visiting...
by The Observer Staff | Sep 9, 2025 | Featured, Sports
BY DANIEL SCHMIDTFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — It was a nearly perfect setting for the 100th football game between Auburn High School (2-1, 1-0) and Opelika High School (2-1, 0-1) on Thursday evening.An electric Bulldog Stadium was packed until there was standing room...
by The Observer Staff | Sep 9, 2025 | Column, D. Mark Mitchell
BY D MARK MITCHELL OPINION —Last Thursday night, Auburn High School (2-1, R 1-0) edged out Opelika High (2-1, R 0-1) 17-10 in a thrilling centennial clash that marked the 100th meeting between the two storied rivals. The game, played in Opelika, was packed with...
