Sports Articles

Under the Lights | Oct. 17, 2024

Auburn dominates Smiths Station BY DANIEL SCHMIDTFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Ahead of Friday’s game, Auburn High School head football coach Keith Etheredge challenged his team to not overlook winless 7A Region 2 foe Smiths Station.That message rang loud and clear as the...

Auburn Tigers fall to Georgia Bulldogs in Athens

BY BRANDON HUGHESFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN —Auburn entered the Deep South’s Oldest Rivalry on Saturday, having not won in Athens since 2005. Despite being outmanned at practically every position on the field, the Tigers’ defense continued its solid play while the...

Under the Lights | Oct. 10, 2024

Auburn High topples top-ranked Central 38-33, takes region lead BY DAVID YOHNFOR THE OBSERVER PHENIX CITY — The matchup between the top two teams in 7-A did not disappoint, as the Auburn High Tigers traveled to Phenix City and took down the No.1-ranked Red Devils of...

Opelika to host 400+ pickleballers at tourney

CONTRIBUTED BY A-O TOURISM OPELIKA — The Opelika Pickleball Club, in partnership with Auburn-Opelika Tourism, will host more than 400 competitors from 10 states who preregistered for Paddles at the Plex, a four-day tournament to be held Oct. 3-6 at the Sportsplex.The...
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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