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Loachapoka takes care of Beulah on Homecoming Night

BY NOAH GRIFFITHFOR THE OBSERVER LOACHAPOKA — The Loachapoka Indians (2A) put on an offensive clinic on homecoming night, defeating the Beulah Bobcats (3A) by a score of 50-6. Loachapoka improves to 3-3 on the season, while Beulah falls to 1-5.On Friday night, senior...

Texas A&M fans drown out Auburn Tigers; penalties abound

BY BRANDON HUGHESFOR THE OBSERVER OPINION — “I probably should have been a little more committed [to the run]. We averaged three-and-a-half yards [per carry] last week against a really good run defense (Oklahoma). You’ve got to be able to be balanced somehow, so they...

Trinity claims second win of inaugural season

BY ROB DAVIS FOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The Trinity Christian Eagles overcame an early deficit Friday night at Moore Stadium, defeating the visiting Evangel Christian Lions 31-22. The Eagles improved to 2-2 on the season behind a scrappy offense and a defense that...

Jedd Scott’s OT run lifts Patriots past Freedom, 27-26

BY JEFF MILLERFOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — Southern Christian survived a thrilling Friday night, edging the Freedom Cowboys 27-26 at a packed Moore Stadium. The Patriots struck first on a 50-yard touchdown run by Jagger Scott, who finished with 123 rushing yards on...

The Observer’s Players of the Game (Sept. 8)

The Observer’s Players of the Game (Sept. 8)

Sep 16, 2023

Sponsored by The City of Opelika, Lee County Sheriff Jay Jones and Lee County Revenue Commissioner Oline Price OPELIKAJunior Receiver — Jamari...

Auburn JV Bests Opelika 28-7

Auburn JV Bests Opelika 28-7

Sep 13, 2023

PHOTOS BY ROBERT NOLES / THE OBSERVER PHOTOS BY ROBERT NOLES / THE OBSERVER PHOTOS BY ROBERT NOLES / THE OBSERVER PHOTOS BY ROBERT NOLES / THE...

Friday Night Lights Recap: Week 3

Friday Night Lights Recap: Week 3

Sep 13, 2023

Loachapoka enters the field, Friday, Sept. 8, for its only home game of the season due to renovation projects. PHOTO BY JERRY BALLAS / FOR THE...

Southern Christian Patriots Best Eagles 74-6

Southern Christian Patriots Best Eagles 74-6

Sep 13, 2023

CONTRIBUTED BY SOUTHERN CHRISTIAN PATRIOTS LEE COUNTY —The Southern Christian Patriots hosted the Trinity Christian Homeschool Eagles on Friday at...

Beulah Beats Saks 38-24, Improves to 2-1

Beulah Beats Saks 38-24, Improves to 2-1

Sep 13, 2023

BY D MARK MITCHELLTHE OBSERVER BEULAH —The Beulah Bobcats defeated Saks 38-24 last Friday night at Bobcat Stadium. The Bobcats racked up 336-total...

Lee-Scott Handles Morgan51-7, Improves TO 3-0

Lee-Scott Handles Morgan
51-7, Improves TO 3-0

Sep 13, 2023

BY D MARK MITCHELLTHE OBSERVER AUBURN —Lee-Scott Academy improved to 3-0 overall and 2-0 in Class 3A after beating Morgan 51-7 at Jud Scott Field on...

Auburn High Bounces Back in Dramatic Fashion With Win Over Dothan

Sep 13, 2023

BY NOAH GRIFFITH FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN –It seemed as if last week was repeating itself as Dothan lined up for a game-winning field goal with 20...

Power of the Paddles Brings Excitement to The Plex

Power of the Paddles Brings Excitement to The Plex

Sep 13, 2023

PHOTOS BY ROBERT NOLES / THE OBSERVER Last weeks Paddles at The Plex event saw more than 700 players over the six days of competition. Organizers...

Beulah Beats Saks 38-24, Improves to 2-1

Beulah Bobcats Claw To Victory 38-24

Sep 13, 2023

PHOTOS BY MATT AUSTIN / FOR THE OBSERVER The Beulah Bobcats won their games against conference rival Saks Sept. 8.

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