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Auburn native reels in Bassmasters Elite Qualifier spot

BY KAYLEIGH FREEMANFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN – Auburn native Lucas Lindsay won first place in Division 1 of the 2025 Bassmaster Opens, a series of four competitive fishing tournaments. Out of approximately 170 participants in Division 1, only the top 50 qualified for...

Lee-Scott rolls over Beulah 70-16 on the road

BY D. MARK MITCHELLFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Lee-Scott Academy continued its dominant start to the season, dismantling region foe Beulah 70–16 in a lopsided road victory. But despite the fireworks on the scoreboard and a perfect 4–0 record, the Warriors are keeping...

Beauregard beats Sylacauga 34-30 on home territory

By Ashley Massey | For The Observer OPELIKA — Senior running back Tae Foreman carried Beauregard to a 34-30 victory overSylacauga on Friday night, rushing for 137 yards and three touchdowns in a thrilling matchup atHornet Stadium. Foreman’s late touchdown, combined...

Central takes down improved Panthers

BY NOAH GRIFFITHFOR THE OBSERVERSMITHS STATION — The Central-Phenix City Red Devils defeated the Smiths Station Panthers by a score of 56-20 on Friday, extending its winning streak to 17 over its crosstown rival. Smiths Station last defeated Central in 2008.With the...

Hornets fall to Central of Clay County at home

Hornets fall to Central of Clay County at home

Oct 25, 2023

PHOTOS BY ROBERT NOLES/ THE OBSERVER Beauregard felt the sting of its fourth straight loss at home last Friday night, losing to Central of Clay...

Undefeated Glenwood strolls past Morgan on senior night

Undefeated Glenwood strolls past Morgan on senior night

Oct 25, 2023

BY NOAH GRIFFITHFOR THE OBSERVER SMITHS STATION —A week after clinching the top seed in its region, Glenwood honored its seniors before giving way...

Loachapoka defeats Maplesville, earns 1A Region 4 Title

Loachapoka defeats Maplesville, earns 1A Region 4 Title

Oct 25, 2023

PHOTOS BY ROBERT NOLES / THE OBSERVER BY TUCKER MASSEY /FOR THE OBSERVER BEULAH — On Oct. 19, the undefeated Loachapoka Indians took on the...

Auburn High sees its first region loss of the season

Auburn High sees its first region loss of the season

Oct 25, 2023

BY TUCKER MASSEY FOR THE OBSERVER PHOTOS BY JERRY BALLAS AUBURN — No. 3 in 7A Region 2 Auburn High School had a matchup against undefeated No. 1 in...

Anemic offense costs Tigers against Rebels

Anemic offense costs Tigers against Rebels

Oct 25, 2023

BY BRANDON HUGHES FOR THE OBSERVER PHOTOS BY ROBERT NOLES AUBURN — After giving up touchdowns on Ole Miss’ first two drives of the game, the Auburn...

Loachapoka Claims 1A Region 4 Title

Loachapoka Claims 1A Region 4 Title

Oct 20, 2023

BY TUCKER MASSEY / FOR THE OBSERVERPHOTOS BY ROBERT NOLES / THE OBSERVER The undefeated Loachapoka Indians took on the Maplesville Red Devils at...

Friday Night Lights Recap: Week 8

Friday Night Lights Recap: Week 8

Oct 18, 2023

BY D. MARK MITCHELLTHE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY —There are only two weeks remaining in the high school football season. Some local teams are in the...

Players of the Week Oct. 19, 2023

Players of the Week Oct. 19, 2023

Oct 18, 2023

OPELIKAJORDAN WAITS128 yard rushing4 -TD’s SOUTHERN CHRISTIAN PATRIOTSJagger Scott15 tackles and a sackElijah Baileyeight tackles LOACHAPOKAJeremiah...

The ‘Poka Way’ Continues to Work for the Indians

The ‘Poka Way’ Continues to Work for the Indians

Oct 18, 2023

PHOTOS BY JERRY BALLAS / FOR THE OBSERVER

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