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Area football stars earn ASWA All-State honors

Multiple classifications represented as players, coaches receive statewide recognition BY DANIEL SCHMIDTFOR THE OBSERVER EAST ALABAMA — With the 2025 high school football season officially concluded, the Alabama Sports Writers Association has named its all-state teams...

Auburn Football, SEC announces 2026 schedule 

CONTIRBUTED BY AUBURN UNIVERSITY  AUBURN — Auburn Football and the Southeastern Conference announced Thursday the program’s 2026 schedule, highlighted by visits from LSU and Florida.  Auburn will play six home games at Jordan-Hare Stadium, hosting Southern...

Smiths Station basketball wraps up action-packed weekend

BY NOAH GRIFFITHFOR THE OBSERVER Smiths Station –– A challenging slate of games highlighted an action-packed weekend for Smiths Station basketball, as the Panthers’ boys team split a pair of contests at the Spain Park Showcase while the girls dropped two games at the...

On the Mark | OHS basketball roundup and more

BY D. MARK MITCHELLOPINION — The Opelika Bulldogs boys basketball team continues its impressive run, improving to 10-2 overall after recent wins over Rehobeth (74-69), Carroll (70-69) and New Brockton (84-45). Brady McNally leads the Bulldogs with 13.5 points per...
Auburn, Lee-Scott split rematches

Auburn, Lee-Scott split rematches

BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER AUBURN — After both the Auburn High School (7A) girls’ and boys’ teams defeated Lee-Scott Academy (3A) at home on Nov....

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Alabama wins the Iron Bowl

Alabama wins the Iron Bowl

BY BRANDON HUGHES FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Auburn’s season ended Saturday night the way too many of its games have this season: agonizing and one...

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