by The Observer Staff | Nov 11, 2025 | Column, D. Mark Mitchell
OPINION — In a dramatic first-round clash of the AHSAA Class 7A playoffs, the Opelika Bulldogs (8-3) pulled off a gutsy 27-21 road win over the Hewitt-Trussville Huskies (8-3) last Friday night in Trussville.Opelika advances into the second round and marks a defining...
by The Observer Staff | Nov 11, 2025 | Sports
BY NOAH GRIFFITHFOR THE OBSERVER SMITHS STATION –– In the first round of the Class 3A playoffs on Friday, the Glenwood Gators earned its first playoff win as a member of the AHSAA with a 43-10 win over Thomasville.The win helped erase the bitter taste out of the...
by The Observer Staff | Nov 11, 2025 | Sports
BY ROB DAVISTHE OBSERVEROPELIKA — Under the bright glow of a full moon, the inaugural season of football for the Trinity Eagles ended at Moore Stadium in Opelika Thursday night with a first round playoff loss to the Lions from Evangel Christian Academy.The final score...
by The Observer Staff | Nov 11, 2025 | Sports
BY D. MARK MITCHELLFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — The Lee-Scott Academy rolled past Hale County 42-14 victory in last Friday’s AHSAA playoff matchup. From the opening whistle, Lee-Scott controlled the pace and never looked back. Key Performances Brooks Zachry was...
by The Observer Staff | Nov 11, 2025 | Sports
BY BRANDON HUGHESFOR THE OBSERVER OPINION — Saturday night in Nashville, Auburn (4-6, 1-6) went toe-to-toe with No. 15 Vanderbilt (8-2, 4-2) before falling 45–38 in overtime at FirstBank Stadium. The loss was gut-wrenching for the Tigers, but for a program that has...
