by The Observer Staff | Sep 2, 2025 | Sports
BY BRANDON HUGHESFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — In an electrifying season opener under the lights at McLane Stadium on the shores of the Brazos River, the Auburn Tigers began their 2025 campaign with a statement win on the road over the Baylor Bears, 38-24. The game was a...
by The Observer Staff | Sep 2, 2025 | Sports
BY NOAH GRIFFITHFOR THE OBSERVERAUBURN — The Lee-Scott Academy Warriors (3A) thrived in the clutch moments to defeat the Loachapoka Indians (2A) on Thursday night at Judd Scott Field, 31-21.Both offenses exchanged explosive plays throughout the game, but two key stops...
by The Observer Staff | Sep 2, 2025 | Sports
BY JEFF MILLERFOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — The Southern Christian Patriots wasted no time lighting up the scoreboard Friday night at Moore Stadium. On the game’s very first play from scrimmage, senior Jagger Scott broke loose for a touchdown run, setting the tone for...
by The Observer Staff | Sep 2, 2025 | Sports
BY DANIEL SCHMIDTFOR THE OBSERVERLANETT — The theme of the week for Lanett High School was fighting through adversity. In the first game of the season, the Panthers came up short against Bullock County High School. And against Beulah High School on Aug. 29, LHS had to...
by The Observer Staff | Sep 2, 2025 | Column, D. Mark Mitchell
BY D. MARK MITCHELL OPINION — In a game packed with momentum swings, missed opportunities and clutch performances, Opelika High School emerged victorious over Callaway in a 36–35 overtime thriller Thursday night at Callaway Stadium in LaGrange, Georgia.The Bulldogs...
