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A tale of two halves

BY BRANDON HUGHESFOR THE OBSERVER OPINON — Saturday night was the night. Auburn entered the 130th installment of the Deep South’s Oldest Rivalry hungry and desperate for a win. The Tigers were looking to end an eight-game losing streak to Georgia and avoid starting...

SCA battles defending champs Evangel in hard-fought game

BY JEFF MILLERFOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — The Southern Christian Patriots stepped into one of the toughest environments in 8-man football Friday night, taking on the defending state champion Evangel Lightning in Alabaster. The matchup featured two of the top-ranked...

LSA Warriors defeat Dadeville Tigers 26-19

BY D. MARK MITCHELLTHE OBSERVER OPELIKA — It was a game that had fans on the edge of their seats until the final whistle, the Lee-Scott Academy Warriors emerged victorious over the Dadeville Tigers in a thrilling overtime showdown Friday night, winning 26-19 and...

Panthers get homecoming win

BY NOAH GRIFFITHFOR THE OBSERVER SMITHS STATION — A packed-out set of bleachers, a lively band and four rushing touchdowns by junior Luke Sexton willed the Smiths Station Panthers to a homecoming victory over the Johnson-Abernathy Graetz (JAG) Jaguars on a cool,...
Players of the week | Week 10

Players of the week | Week 10

OPELIKA ROMAN GAGLIANO14 of 29 for 156-yards a TD, Rushed for 64-yards. BEULAHJunior Demarion Foreman289 Rushing yards, 4 TD's LEE SCOTTTyler...

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Friday Night Lights Recap: Week 10

Friday Night Lights Recap: Week 10

BY D. MARK MITCHELLTHE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — For most teams in the area, the regular high school football season is over. Auburn. Playoff games will...

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