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Auburn Tigers fall to Georgia Bulldogs in Athens

BY BRANDON HUGHESFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN —Auburn entered the Deep South’s Oldest Rivalry on Saturday, having not won in Athens since 2005. Despite being outmanned at practically every position on the field, the Tigers’ defense continued its solid play while the...
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Under the Lights | Oct. 10, 2024

Auburn High topples top-ranked Central 38-33, takes region lead BY DAVID YOHNFOR THE OBSERVER PHENIX CITY — The matchup between the top two teams in 7-A did not disappoint, as the Auburn High Tigers traveled to Phenix City and took down the No.1-ranked Red Devils of...
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Opelika to host 400+ pickleballers at tourney

CONTRIBUTED BY A-O TOURISM OPELIKA — The Opelika Pickleball Club, in partnership with Auburn-Opelika Tourism, will host more than 400 competitors from 10 states who preregistered for Paddles at the Plex, a four-day tournament to be held Oct. 3-6 at the Sportsplex.The...
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AU Tigers suffer disappointing loss to visiting Sooners

BY BRANDON HUGHESFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — With 11:41 on the clock in the 4th quarter, Auburn had a 1st and 10 at the Oklahoma 33-yard line, with an 11-point lead. Up to that point of the game, the Tiger defense had held the Sooner offense to 153 yards on its previous...
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OHS Basketball Starts Slow

OHS Basketball Starts Slow

Nov 16, 2022

OPELIKA — The Opelika High School Lady Bulldog basketball team has had a tough start to its season, losing each of its first four contests. OHS lost...

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Auburn Goes Crazy for Cadillac

Auburn Goes Crazy for Cadillac

Nov 16, 2022

BY WIL CREWS SPORTSCREWS@ OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM AUBURN — Interim Auburn head football coach Cadillac Williams said “it’s bigger than me” following the...

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Opelika Swim Takes Top Honors

Opelika Swim Takes Top Honors

Nov 9, 2022

PHOTOS BY ROBERT NOLES / THE OBSERVER The Opelika swim team competed in the 2022 Veterans Classic against five other teams on Saturday, Nov. 5,...

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‘Poka Pushes Past Bears

‘Poka Pushes Past Bears

Nov 9, 2022

PHOTOS BY MATT AUSTIN / FOR THE OBSERVER On Friday, Nov. 4, the varsity Loachapoka football team defeated Keith, 28-24, in the first round of the...

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