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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 possession short. No team with a losing record has won the Iron Bowl since 2001, so Auburn (5-7, 1-7) entered the 89th...

Three from Auburn to be inducted in Alabama Sports Hall of Fame

CONTRIBUTED BY JEFF SHEARER, AUBURNTIGERS.COM AUBURN — Auburn’s Kim Evans, Jason Campbell and Tommy Tuberville have been selected to the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026, the ASHOF board of directors announced.  “Congratulations to Kim Evans, Jason...

Lady Panthers’ playoff run ends in semifinals

BY DANIEL SCHMIDT THE OBSERVER PHENIX CITY —  In the back end of a magical playoff run that included taking down two of the top five teams, the Smiths Station High School flag football team knew they faced a tall task against Central High School. With a healthy...

Indians, Bobcats split first meeting

BY DANIEL SCHMIDT FOR THE OBSERVER BEULAH — When cross-county foes Loachapoka High School (2A) and Beulah High School (3A) met on Nov. 21 for the first leg of a home-and-home series, nearly a month’s worth of bragging rights were on the line. Both schools will have...
Under the Lights | Nov. 7, 2024

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...

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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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