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Loachapoka falls in overtime thriller as Providence advances

BY SAMUEL JONES FOR THE OBSERVER LOACHAPOKA —  Loachapoka and Providence Christian traded big plays, turnovers and defensive stops for four quarters, but the Eagles ultimately edged out a 17–14 overtime victory in Friday night’s AHSAA Round 2 playoff matchup....
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Glenwood rolls past Trinity Pres. to reach Class 3A quarterfinals

BY NOAH GRIFFITH FOR THE OBSERVER SMITHS STATION –– The Glenwood Gators stayed hot on Friday night, defeating the Trinity Presbyterian Wildcats in the second round of the Class 3A playoffs by a score of 40-7. The Gators now own a 10-2 overall record and have outscored...
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Auburn blanks Daphne to set up semifinal showdown with Opelika

BY DANIEL SCHMIDT THE OBSERVER AUBURN  — After a magical undefeated regular season last year, a quarterfinal loss to eventual state champions Thompson High School loomed over the Auburn High School football team. The singular goal this past offseason was to...
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Auburn’s Etheredge notches 200th career win

BY DANIEL SCHMIDT THE OBSERVER AUBURN – As the Auburn High School football team celebrated a 52-41 comeback playoff victory over Vestavia Hills High School, head coach Keith Etheredge’s family waited for him near midfield. It’s a weekly fall tradition that’s normally...
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On the Mark

On the Mark

Jun 14, 2024

Opelika Sports | June 13, 2024 BY D. MARK MITCHELL OPINION — The Alabama High School Athletic Association made two major announcements in the last...

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