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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...
A storybook ending for Glenwood

A storybook ending for Glenwood

BY NOAH GRIFFITHFOR THE OBSERVER SMITHS STATION — It played out like a storybook tale for Glenwood’s baseball team.In both schools’ last season in...

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AU to host 2024 SEC Softball Tourney

AU to host 2024 SEC Softball Tourney

BY NOAH GRIFFITHFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN –– There’s no place like home for Auburn University softball.After taking two-out-of-three over the weekend...

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McCall named AD at Lee-Scott

McCall named AD at Lee-Scott

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Lee-Scott Academy has announced the hiring of Clay McCall as the school’s new Executive Director of...

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Yale ends AU’s season early

Yale ends AU’s season early

BY NOAH GRIFFITHFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Auburn University men’s basketball enjoyed a fun season, but it ended sooner than expected.The Tigers...

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