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McCall answering call back ‘home’ in newest landing spot at Lee-Scott

BY NOAH GRIFFITHFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Lee-Scott Academy’s newest athletics hire, Clay McCall, has had a lot of mentors throughout his 31 years working in the Alabama school system.McCall was hired back at the end of April as Lee-Scott’s executive director of...

Loachapoka’s Weeden named Athletic Director of the Year

Albert Weeden Jr., principal and athletic director at Loachapoka High School, has been named Athletic Director of the Year by the Alabama High School Athletic Directors and Coaches Association.

Meadows leads Beauregard to state to end coaching career

BY NOAH GRIFFITHFOR THE OBSERVER BEAUREGARD — Beauregard High School softball coach Scott Meadows finished his eighth and final season with the program by leading the Hornets to their best season in recent history.After 15 years serving in the Beauregard school system...

Brothers from Smiths Station win photo contest

CONTRIBUTED BY ALBBAA LEE COUNTY — On the opening weekend of the 2024 turkey season, brothers Declan and Logan Warrick hit the woods with their dad and cousin.The group spooked a group of turkeys early in the morning and then made a short drive to a family property in...
Beauregard Volleyball Wins Area

Beauregard Volleyball Wins Area

BY WIL CREWS  SPORTSCREWS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM  BEAUREGARD — In her sixth year as head coach of the Beauregard varsity volleyball team,...

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Rivalry Week for OHS

Rivalry Week for OHS

OPELIKA — The Theodore Bobcats (6-0) defeated Opelika (4-2, R 3-1) 34-24 at Bulldog Stadium last Friday night. The Bobcats generated 384 yards on...

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Rivalry Week for OHS

Prattville Upsets OHS in Overtime

OPELIKA — Prattville kicked a 12-yard field goal in overtime Friday night to give Opelika its first loss of the season, 24-21. The Bulldogs jumped...

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Warriors Run Away From Glenwood

Warriors Run Away From Glenwood

BY DUSTIN DUNCAN FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Buster Daniel and the Lee-Scott Warriors passed another test Friday night, defeating Glenwood for the...

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Area Football Roundup: Week 5

Area Football Roundup: Week 5

BY WIL CREWS SPORTSCREWS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM LEE COUNTY — Week five of high school football in Alabama did not disappoint. Auburn, Beauregard,...

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Auburn Embarrassed by Penn State

Auburn Embarrassed by Penn State

What it means for the program going forward BY WIL CREWS SPORTSCREWS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM AUBURN — The Auburn Tigers were trounced, 41-12, inside of...

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