Sports Articles

Lanett’s Story Breaks Record, Loachapoka Impress in Kickoff Classic

The Lanett, LaFayette, Loachapoka and Notasulga high school varsity football teams participated in the Kickoff Classic on the opening weekend of the high school football schedule, Aug. 20. Due to field concerns, the event had to move from its scheduled location,...

Auburn’s Etheredge Named AL-MS All-Star Football Game Head Coach

CONTRIBTUED BY AHSAA AUBURN — Auburn High School head football coach Keith Etheredge has been selected to serve as head coach for the Alabama All-Star football squad for the 36th annual Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Classic to be played Saturday, Dec. 10...

Grangers Gut the Panthers

The varsity Smiths Station Panthers dropped their week one opening game, 49-20, against the non-region opponent LaGrange Grangers. Next week, the Central Phenix City Red Devils come to TC Britton Field as the Panthers play host for the second week in a row. Central...

Fall Camp Crunch Time

Tigers Establishing QB Starter, Two-Deep Roster BY WIL CREWS SPORTSCREWS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM AUBURN — The Auburn Tigers are in the final stages of preparation for their 2022 season-opening matchup at home against Mercer on Sept. 2. Much progress has been made on The...