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Exhibit commemorates football rivalry between Bulldogs, Tigers ahead of 100th matchup Sept. 4

BY MALLORIE MCCOYFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — On Aug. 7, the Opelika Public Library revealed its newest pop-up exhibit: “100 games. One Rivalry. A History of Opelika vs. Auburn Football.”The exhibit, which commemorates the upcoming 100th matchup between Opelika High...

Lee-Scott Academy names new flag football, boys soccer coaches

CONTRIBUTED BY LEE-SCOTT ACADEMY AUBURN — Lee-Scott Academy has hired Meg Larsen as the school’s new varsity head girls flag football coach. Larsen joins the Warriors with a well-rounded background in athletics and physical education, bringing experience across...
Poka Pushes Past Beulah

Poka Pushes Past Beulah

PHOTOS BY JERRY BALLAS / FOR THE OBSERVER The varsity Loachapoka (1A) football team defeated Beulah (2A), 14-12, in a non-region away game Friday,...

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A Mighty Legacy

A Mighty Legacy

CONTRIBUTED BY AUBURN UNIVERSITYBY PRESTON SPARKS AUBURN —The “mighty” life and legacy of famed Auburn University football coach Pat Dye is living...

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