Sports Articles

Messi and me — a photographer’s dream

BY ED SIKORAFOR THE OBSERVER OPINION —Jordan-Hare Stadium was alive with anticipation on a sweltering June night as Argentina faced Iceland in its Road to '26 exhibition match. More than 88,000 people packed the stadium, creating the largest soccer crowd ever to...

Lee-Scott reveals updated gymnasium

BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER AUBURN — Walk into Lee-Scott Academy’s gymnasium these days and the first thing you notice is the shine.The volleyball team is already back on the court, and the freshly sanded and refinished floor, now complete with updated Warriors...

‘HE’S A SPECIAL KID’

Now an SEC commit, Cason Myers is ready to shine BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER AUBURN — The last time Cason Myers stepped onto the field for Auburn High School, the junior quarterback walked off in tears after a furious comeback attempt against Opelika High School in...

Beauregard kicks off the McCurdy era

BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER BEAUREGARD — Before the hot summer sun ever had a chance to evaporate the predawn dew from the grass, Beauregard High School’s football team had long been hard at work.Dozens of players shuffled around the practice field, moving from...
Pitcher of the Year | Lily Brewer

Pitcher of the Year | Lily Brewer

BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER AUBURN — As the potter's wheel turns, fine finger movements and an attention to detail shapes lumps of moist clay into...

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‘Dynasties never graduate’

‘Dynasties never graduate’

Glenwood claims fourth straight state title BY NOAH GRIFFITHFOR THE OBSERVER SMITHS STATION — Outside of Glenwood School’s baseball program,...

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Lessons learned for Loachapoka

Lessons learned for Loachapoka

By Daniel Schmidt LOACHAPOKA — The Loachapoka High School softball team’s season ended in the 2A Central Regional Tournament with consecutive...

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