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On the Mark | OHS suffers costly loss

OPINION — The Opelika Bulldogs saw their hopes of improving their playoff position take a hit last Friday night as Carver of Montgomery used a balanced offensive attack and a stingy defense to claim a 27-14 victory at Cramton Bowl.The Wolverines controlled the tempo...

Stingy Smiths Station defense secures win over Auburn

BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER AUBURN — Lynzie Mounce intercepted three passes, and Smiths Station High School’s defense held Auburn High School to a single touchdown in a 19-6 flag football win Oct. 22 at Duck Samford Stadium.Brooke Norred threw for 211 yards and two...

Early turnovers prove costly as Loachapoka shuts out Notasulga 42-0

BY SAMUEL JONESFOR THE OBSERVERLOACHAPOKA — Loachapoka capitalized on five Notasulga turnovers to claim a dominant victory in the return of the Battle of Highway 14. What was supposed to be a highly anticipated rivalry matchup quickly turned into a one-sided affair...

Auburn secures state-tournament appearance

BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER AUBURN — With nine players in their first season on varsity, Auburn High School’s volleyball team showed plenty of postseason poise at the AHSAA Class 6A South Regional tournament at the Cramton Bowl Multiplex.The Lady Tigers (8-20) swept...
Tigers walk off No. 1 Georgia

Tigers walk off No. 1 Georgia

BY BRANDON HUGHES FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Auburn (4-2, 2-2) beat No. 1 Georgia (6-1, 4-1), 27-24, on Saturday in Athens, and by any objective...

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