Sports Articles

Auburn, Central split incredible doubleheader

BY DANIEL SCHMIDTFOR THE OBSERVER PHENIX CITY — On a night of down to the wire comebacks, the Auburn High School girls’ and Central High School boys’ basketball teams clinched first-place finishes in 7A Area 4.AHS and CHS will now host the girls’ and boys’ area...

AHSAA shakes up biennial realignment

BY DANIEL SCHMIDTFOR THE OBSERVER MONTGOMERY — Massive changes are coming to high school athletics after the Alabama High School Athletic Association approved a new classification system for championship play on Jan. 23.That system, which will debut during the 2026-27...

Beulah Bobcats girls fall to Beauregard Hornets

BY SAMUEL JONES FOR THE OBSERVER BEULAH — Beulah split a home non-area basketball doubleheader with Beauregard on Friday night, as the Lady Bobcats fell while the Bobcats’ boys team earned a decisive win. Girls Playing without multiple starters on Friday night, the...

LSA’s Clarke Ivatt hits 1,000 career points

CONTRIBUTED BY LSA AUBURN — Clarke Ivatt made history tonight for Lee-Scott Academy, scoring her 1,000th career point in a Warrior uniform during the game against the Trinity Presbyterian Wildcats on Jan. 13. She becomes the youngest player in school history to reach...