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Auburn drops to 2-5 following road loss to Missouri

BY BRANDON HUGHESFOR THE OBSERVER COLUMBIA, Missouri — Stop me if you’ve heard this one before: Auburn enters the fourth quarter with a two-score lead… and loses. If it sounds familiar, it’s because it is. For the second time in three games, the Tigers were seemingly...
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Under the lights | Oct. 24, 2024

Glenwood dominates Lee-Scott to lock up top seed in playoffs BY NOAH GRIFFITHFOR THE OBSERVER SMITHS STATION –– The Glenwood Gators are one win away from an undefeated season after a 41-14 win over Lee-Scott Academy on Friday night. This is the same position they were...
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Auburn Pilots alternative baseball offers opportunities for people with disabilities

BY NOAH GRIFFITHFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN –– Down a dirt trail on Lee Road 669 in Auburn you’ll find Beehive Baseball Park. At first glance, it’s nothing unusual­ — there’s teams hitting, fielding and pitching as any baseball club does. If you’re lucky, though, you’ll...
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Under the Lights | Oct. 17, 2024

Auburn dominates Smiths Station BY DANIEL SCHMIDTFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Ahead of Friday’s game, Auburn High School head football coach Keith Etheredge challenged his team to not overlook winless 7A Region 2 foe Smiths Station.That message rang loud and clear as the...
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OHS’s Williams Commits to AU

OHS’s Williams Commits to AU

Nov 30, 2022

Opelika senior defensive end Brenton Williams announced Monday his commitment to continue his athletics journey at Auburn University. Williams is a...

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Breaking the Devil’s Curse

Breaking the Devil’s Curse

Nov 22, 2022

PHOTOS BY ROBERT NOLES / THE OBSERVER The Auburn High Tigers Friday, Nov. 18, defeated the Central Phenix City Red Devils on the road in the AHSAA...

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History Makers!

History Makers!

Nov 22, 2022

PHOTOS BY JERRY BALLAS / FOR THE OBSERVER Lee-Scott won the AISA 3A State Championship, defeating Glenwood 35-21 at Montgomery's Cramton Bowl on...

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OHS Swimmers Qualify for State

OHS Swimmers Qualify for State

Nov 22, 2022

OPELIKA — Seven OHS swimmers qualified for the AHSAA State Swimming and Diving Meet, Dec. 2 and 3 at Martin Aquatics Center on the AU campus. The...

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