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Central falls to Thompson in playoff final

BY DANIEL SCHMIDT FOR THE OBSERVER PHENIX CITY —After defeating Thompson in last year’s Alabama High School Athletic Association 7A state championship game, this year’s rematch seemed like the perfect opportunity for Central to officially end the Warrior’s dynasty and...

Lady Red Devils: back-to-back state champs

Top left corner, The Lady Red Devils of Central-Phenix City celebrate winning their second straight championship beating Spain-Park 55-7. The team came home from the state playoffs with their second straight championship. They finished their season 19-0 and were...

SNASY: serving families who need special care on Auburn gamedays

BY NOAH GRIFFITH FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Just a few years ago, Dale Jackson was forced to cope with the fact that it would be immensely difficult to bring his special needs son, Colin, to an Auburn football game because of the care he required.That all changed when...

AU’s disappointing season ends with loss in Tuscaloosa

BY BRANDON HUGHESFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — “In like a lion, out like a lamb” is an adage often associated with the month of March, but it also perfectly encapsulates the 2024 Auburn Tigers. The season began with a 70-point thrashing of Alabama A&M, sparking...
Under the Lights | Nov. 7, 2024

Under the Lights | Nov. 7, 2024

Post-season playoffs begin BY D. MARK MITCHELLFOR THE OBSERVER EAST ALABAMA — In playoff action, Auburn (9-0) will host Bob Jones (6-4) at Duck...

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Under the Lights | Oct. 31, 2024

Under the Lights | Oct. 31, 2024

AHS GOES UNDEFEATED Ends regular season with 42-7 win over Dothan BY DANIEL SCHMIDTFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — After clinching the 7A Region 2 title...

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