Sports Articles

Messi and me — a photographer’s dream

BY ED SIKORAFOR THE OBSERVER OPINION —Jordan-Hare Stadium was alive with anticipation on a sweltering June night as Argentina faced Iceland in its Road to '26 exhibition match. More than 88,000 people packed the stadium, creating the largest soccer crowd ever to...

Lee-Scott reveals updated gymnasium

BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER AUBURN — Walk into Lee-Scott Academy’s gymnasium these days and the first thing you notice is the shine.The volleyball team is already back on the court, and the freshly sanded and refinished floor, now complete with updated Warriors...

‘HE’S A SPECIAL KID’

Now an SEC commit, Cason Myers is ready to shine BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER AUBURN — The last time Cason Myers stepped onto the field for Auburn High School, the junior quarterback walked off in tears after a furious comeback attempt against Opelika High School in...

Beauregard kicks off the McCurdy era

BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER BEAUREGARD — Before the hot summer sun ever had a chance to evaporate the predawn dew from the grass, Beauregard High School’s football team had long been hard at work.Dozens of players shuffled around the practice field, moving from...
Auburn, Lee-Scott split rematches

Auburn, Lee-Scott split rematches

BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER AUBURN — After both the Auburn High School (7A) girls’ and boys’ teams defeated Lee-Scott Academy (3A) at home on Nov....

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Alabama wins the Iron Bowl

Alabama wins the Iron Bowl

BY BRANDON HUGHES FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Auburn’s season ended Saturday night the way too many of its games have this season: agonizing and one...

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