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UFO summer league takes flight in Opelika

BY ED SIKORAFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The Ultimate Frisbee of Opelika (UFO) Summer League, a fun adult league put together by Opelika Parks and Recreation at the new Floral Park, has become very popular.According to League Commissioner Reid Thackerson, the program...

Lee-Scott promotes Ozment as interim head football coach

BY DANIEL SCHMIDT | THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Lee-Scott Academy has named Jacob Ozment as the interim head football coach of the Warriors for the 2026 season. In a press release provided by LSA, Ozment first thanked God for the opportunity to serve as the Warriors’...

Beauregard 10U captures state title, advances to World Series

BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER BEAUREGARD — The Beauregard Diamond League Baseball 10U team claimed the Division II state championship, defeating Ashford 6-1 and 3-1 in back-to-back games at Thompson Park in Montgomery on June 29.Beauregard finished the tournament...

Smiths Station outlasts Loachapoka in double-overtime thriller

BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER SMITHS STATION — On a day that showcased its gleaming new indoor facility, Smiths Station High School gave the crowd a reason to stay until the very end.The Panthers edged Loachapoka High School in a thrilling 25-19 double overtime...
Tigers storm back for 52-41 win

Tigers storm back for 52-41 win

BY DANIEL SCHMIDTFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Down 21-0 to Vestavia Hills High School with 3:17 left in the first quarter, the Auburn High School...

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