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Losing trend continues for Auburn football

Defense has strong showing, but offense struggles to score points PHOTOS BY ROBERT NOLES FOR THE OBSERVER | Misery continued in Auburn with this week’s loss to Vandy. BY BRANDON HUGHES FOR THE OBSERVER Auburn (3-6, 1-5) came into Saturday’s home matchup against the...

The Oaks School finishes inaugural season as state runner-up

In its first season competing, The Oaks School junior high boys team finished second in the state in the Alabama Independent School Association (AISA) Cross Country State Tournament, held recently at Kiesel Park in Auburn. The team is coached by Dillon Calhoun (left)...

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 Samford Stadium this week. The Tigers are 2-0 all time verses Bob Jones. AHS coach Keith Etheredge is 45-15 in...

Mabson sets new touchdown record

Auburn High School junior running back Omar Mabson has gone the extra yard to secure his name in the school record books with 24 single-season touchdowns. In the first undefeated regular season for the Tigers since 2009, Mabson dethroned Augustus Brooks’ 2010 record...
Under the Lights | Oct. 3, 2024

Under the Lights | Oct. 3, 2024

Visiting Andalusia Bulldogs edge past Beauregard Hornets 28-27 BY DAVID YOHNFOR THE OBSERVER BEAUREGARD — Just one day after the landfall of...

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Under the Lights | Sept. 26, 2024

Under the Lights | Sept. 26, 2024

Glenwood wins slugfest with Beulah to remain undefeated BY NOAH GRIFFITHFOR THE OBSERVER VALLEY — The Glenwood Gators are out to a 5-0 start for the...

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