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Mabson’s punt block helps spark Auburn

BY BRANDON HUGHES FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Following last week’s loss to Florida, Auburn head coach Alex Golesh wondered aloud how this team would respond to its first loss of the season. Would they respond like winners or losers? The test would come against...
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On the Mark | Bulldogs, Tigers renew rivalry

OPINION —  After a much-needed week off, Opelika High School returns to action Friday, Oct. 2, in one of the biggest games on the regular season schedule, traveling to Duck Samford Stadium to face archrival Auburn High School in a crucial Class 6A Region 2...
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Field storming caps Smith Station’s Homecoming comeback

BY EVAN BROWN FOR THE OBSERVER SMITHS STATION — Smiths Station students flooded TC Britton Field Friday night, surrounding the Panthers in celebration after a 28-20 Homecoming victory over Wetumpka. The celebration came after Smiths Station (1-5) erased a 14-13...
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Lady Bulldogs survive Beauregard’s rally

BY DANIEL SCHMIDT THE OBSERVER BEAUREGARD — Grit. It’s a word that came up repeatedly following the volleyball match between Opelika High School and Beauregard High School. And where there’s grit, there’s rarely anything pretty or straightforward. However, that didn’t...
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