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Lee-Scott edges Reeltown 28–25 to finish regular season 8–2

BY D. MARK MITCHELLFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Lee-Scott Academy stunned Reeltown with a gritty 28–25 road win Friday, Oct. 31, handing the Rebels their first home loss of the season.In a battle between two strong programs, the Warriors relied on disciplined defense and...

Cold reality: Freeze out at Auburn after Kentucky loss

BY BRANDON HUGHESFOR THE OBSERVER OPINION — Hugh Freeze’s tenure as the head football coach at Auburn University has come to an end. It was difficult to envision any scenario where Freeze was on the sideline for Auburn’s 2026 season opener, so it wasn’t so much a...

Auburn defense delivers in 33–24 win over Arkansas

BY BRANDON HUGHESFOR THE OBSERVER OPINION — After a string of losses defined by offensive struggles, the Auburn Tigers (4-4, 1-4 SEC) finally broke through Saturday, defeating Arkansas (2-6, 0-4) 33–24 — not with offensive fireworks, but with defensive grit.The...

On the Mark | Howard’s pick-six sparks Opelika’s playoff-clinching win

BY D. MARK MITCHELL OPINION — Opelika’s postseason hopes were hanging by a thread Friday night at Bulldog Stadium — until senior defensive back Braiden Howard flipped the script.The Bulldogs were trailing 14-7 in the second half against Carver-Montgomery, when Howard...

Winners of October Athletes of the Month Announced

Winners of October Athletes of the Month Announced

Nov 2, 2023

Auburn High SchoolBrooke Hallman, Flag footballSmiths Station — Dekota GentryHomeschool Associations LottieMasonOpelika High SchoolAdolfo Ramos...

2023 Cliff Hare Award presented during AU Game Oct. 28

2023 Cliff Hare Award presented during AU Game Oct. 28

Nov 2, 2023

PHOTOS BY ROBERT NOLES 2023-10-28 Auburn vs Miss State 2023-10-28 Auburn vs Miss State

Auburn High shuts out Prattville, locks up playoff spot

Auburn High shuts out Prattville, locks up playoff spot

Nov 2, 2023

BY NOAH GRIFFITH FOR THE OBSERVERPHOTOS BY JERRY BALLAS AUBURN — On the last home game of Auburn High’s football season, the Tigers notched their...

Offense clicks as AU beats Mississippi State

Offense clicks as AU beats Mississippi State

Nov 2, 2023

BY BRANDON HUGHES FOR THE OBSERVER PHOTOS BY ROBERT NOLES AUBURN—From the opening snap, the Tigers’ offensive play calling showed an aggressiveness,...

Friday Night Lights Recap: Week 9

Friday Night Lights Recap: Week 9

Oct 25, 2023

BY D. MARK MITCHELLTHE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY —The high school football regular season is winding down. The AISA (Alabama Independence School...

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...

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