BY DANIEL SCHMIDT THE OBSERVER AUBURN — The June 9 international soccer friendly between Argentina and Iceland generated an estimated $27.2 million...
June soccer friendly had $27 million economic impact
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Beulah pulls away from Geneva with second-half surgeÂ
BY EVAN BROWN FOR THE OBSERVER BEULAH — After a back-and-forth first half left Beulah High School (3-1) (1-1) and Geneva High School (2-2) (1-1)...
Late collapse dooms Glenwood
BY NOAH GRIFFITH FOR THE OBSERVER SMITHS STATION — Glenwood School built a 10-point halftime lead, but St. Paul’s Episcopal turned to its rushing...
Trinity tops The Oaks in topsy-turvy thriller
BY DANIEL SCHMIDT THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Trinity Christian School outlasted crosstown rivals The Oaks School 3-2 in a grueling, ultracompetitive...
Lee-Scott stymied by Briarwood in region home opener
BY SAMUEL JONES FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — No. 1-ranked Briarwood Christian scored on offense, defense and special teams to roll past Lee-Scott...
Lady Hornets secure first area win of the season
BY DANIEL SCHMIDT THE OBSERVER BEAUREGARD — Beauregard High School overcame a third-set meltdown on the road against Valley High School to earn its...
Auburn sweeps Smiths Station in 3-0 home area win
BY DANIEL SCHMIDT THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Ruth Johnson won 13 points, dished out 14 assists and had two aces and Bentley Lassiter won 15 points and...
Auburn blasts Southern Miss, earns Golesh first home win
BY BRANDON HUGHES FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Alex Golesh’s Jordan-Hare debut was delayed 55 minutes due to lightning in the area, but once the game...
Auburn’s War Eagle flight takes center stage ahead of game day
BY GATOR KINCAID FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN UNIVERSITY — Long considered one of college football’s greatest traditions, Auburn’s War Eagle flight was...