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Beulah basketball drops season openers

BY DANIEL SCHMIDT THE OBSERVER BEULAH — After both making the playoffs last year, the Beulah High School girls and boys varsity basketball teams tipped off their 2025-26 basketball seasons in Chambers County against LaFayette High School on Nov. 14. While the Lady...

Lady Bulldogs advance with 15-7 thriller

BY DANIEL SCHMIDT THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — After making it to the quarterfinals in the Alabama High School Athletic Association 6A/7A flag football playoffs last year for the first time in school history, Opelika High School’s flag football team knew it could make it...

On the Mark | Bulldogs roll into semifinals after dominant win over Baker

OPINION —The Opelika Bulldogs continued their playoff run in commanding fashion Friday night, defeating the Baker Hornets 35-9 in the second round of the AHSAA Class 7A playoffs in the friendly confines of Bulldog Stadium. The Bulldogs (9-3) showcased a balanced...

OHS principal earns state’s top honor – State award recognizes Fischer’s leadership

BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER OPELIKA — Opelika High School Principal Kelli Fischer received a surprise honor Thursday night at the Opelika football game when she was announced as the AASSP 2025–26 Alabama High School Principal of the Year. The recognition, presented by...
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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Under the lights | Oct. 24, 2024

Under the lights | Oct. 24, 2024

Glenwood dominates Lee-Scott to lock up top seed in playoffs BY NOAH GRIFFITHFOR THE OBSERVER SMITHS STATION –– The Glenwood Gators are one win away...

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Under the Lights | Oct. 17, 2024

Under the Lights | Oct. 17, 2024

Auburn dominates Smiths Station BY DANIEL SCHMIDTFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Ahead of Friday’s game, Auburn High School head football coach Keith...

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Under the Lights | Oct. 10, 2024

Under the Lights | Oct. 10, 2024

Auburn High topples top-ranked Central 38-33, takes region lead BY DAVID YOHNFOR THE OBSERVER PHENIX CITY — The matchup between the top two teams in...

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