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AISA votes to disband athletics program

By Daniel Schmidt MONTGOMERY — The Alabama Independent School Association on Wednesday announced that its board of directors voted to disband its interscholastic athletic program at the end of the 2026-27 school year. The decision, which was at least partially brought...

Lady Bulldogs throttle J.A.G. on senior night

BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Opelika High School’s flag football team raced out to a 12-0 lead in the first quarter and never let up, walloping J.A.G. High School 39-0 on senior night.It was hardly a contest at Bulldog Stadium on Sept. 16 as the Lady...

Auburn sweeps Opelika on senior night to claim top seed

BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER AUBURN — Auburn High School locked up the regular season Class 6A Area 4 title and area tournament’s No. 1 seed with a resounding 3-0 home win over crosstown rivals Opelika High School on Sept. 15.On an evening that celebrated their three...

Baugh humbug: Gators’ bruiser spoils Auburn’s SEC opener

BY BRANDON HUGHESFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Auburn survived Baylor by a point on a defensive stand at the goal line, then blew out an overmatched Southern Miss squad. Saturday night, in the SEC opener, there were no late-game heroics, and Florida had plenty of talent...
Auburn 12U wins USSSA title

Auburn 12U wins USSSA title

Victory marks group’s second-consecutive championship BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER AUBURN — The Auburn Parks and Recreation 12U All-Stars have made...

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Auburn athletes drive USA to gold

Auburn athletes drive USA to gold

BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER AUBURN — Members of Auburn University’s adaptive athletics program helped lead the United States Wheelchair Handball...

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Tee off for a good cause

Tee off for a good cause

BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER LOACHAPOKA — Loachapoka High School is calling on the community to grab their golf clubs to help support a good...

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