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Glenwood Continues Hot Start Roaring Past Brookstone

BY NOAH GRIFFITH FOR THE OBSERVER SMITHS STATION –– Year two under head coach Ryan Nelson for Glenwood is off to a strong start with two season-opening defeats of Georgia opponents — most recently, a 38-17 win at Brookstone on Friday night. “I’m proud of our guys, you...

Panther Pride Falls Short in Season Opener

BY ELI HUDSPETH FOR THE OBSERVER SMITHS STATION — The Bryant Garrison era is officially underway at Smiths Station. Taking charge of a new program presents many challenges for a head coach, and things started off rocky for Garrison and the Panthers in their season...

Introducing: WarEagle+ 24/7 Original Auburn Streaming Content at Your Fingertips

CONTRIBUTED BY AU ATHLETICS AUBURN — Auburn fans, get ready for more premium video content and original storytelling. Launching this fall, WarEagle+ is a new streaming video and content platform for Auburn Athletics, offering fans an insider’s look into the...

Auburn Football Introduces More Than 20 Gameday Enhancements

CONTRIBUTED BY AU ATHLETICS AUBURN — The nation’s premier collegiate gameday experience is getting even better for the 2023 season with the implementation of more than 20 gameday enhancements. Auburn Athletics is continually working to make the gameday experience in...

Eufaula Tigers Overpower Opelika

Eufaula Tigers Overpower Opelika

Jan 12, 2022

The Opelika girls' varsity basketball team was defeated by Eufaula, 62-48, on Friday. The team bounced back with a 57-16 region win over Russell...

Panthers Meet Phenix City in Region Showdown

Panthers Meet Phenix City in Region Showdown

Jan 12, 2022

The Smiths Station boys' and girls' varsity basketball teams played host to Central Phenxi City on Friday in the Panthers' first region game of the...

Opelika Returns to Action

Opelika Returns to Action

Jan 5, 2022

ON THE MARKD. MARK MITCHELL Opelika school students returned from Christmas break on Wednesday after having over two weeks off for the holiday. The...

Local Middle Schooler Showcases Football Skills on National Stage

Local Middle Schooler Showcases Football Skills on National Stage

Jan 5, 2022

By Wil Crewssportscrews@opelikaobserver.com Thirteen-year-old Skylan Holstick has been busy building his football resume. The 5-foot-9-inch,...

Despite Bowl Loss, Auburn Football Gaining Momentum for 2022

Despite Bowl Loss, Auburn Football Gaining Momentum for 2022

Jan 5, 2022

By Wil Crewssportscrews@opelikaobserver.com Despite ending their season last week with a 17-13 loss at the hands of the Houston Cougars in the...

Auburn Basketball Puts SEC, Nation on Notice

Auburn Basketball Puts SEC, Nation on Notice

Jan 5, 2022

By Wil Crewssportscrews@opelikaobserver.com The Auburn Tigers are ranked No. 9 in this season’s first AP basketball poll thanks in part to their...

Tigers Tame the Bulldogs

Tigers Tame the Bulldogs

Jan 5, 2022

For more information on the Jan. 3 meeting between Auburn High School and Opelika High School basketball teams, turn to D. Mark Mitchell's column on...

Glenwood Gets Mid-Season Test

Glenwood Gets Mid-Season Test

Jan 5, 2022

Glenwood hosted its annual "Border Wars" basketball tournament on Dec. 28. The tournament featured boys and girls teams from Glenwood, Lee-Scott,...

Lee-Scott Travels for Border Wars

Lee-Scott Travels for Border Wars

Jan 5, 2022

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