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Auburn takes down Enterprise 23-7 in critical region matchup

BY DANIEL SCHMIDTFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN – Coming off of an emotional win over its crosstown archrival, the Auburn High School football team knew it needed to get off to a quick start at home against Enterprise High School. The Tigers (3-1, 2-0) did just that against...

Southern Christian rolls past East Central 40-7

BY JEFF MILLER | FOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — The Southern Christian Patriots kept their perfect season alive Friday night at Moore Stadium, overpowering East Central HomeSchool 40-7 behind explosive performances from their offensive stars and a relentless defense....

No. 24 Auburn posts 31-15 Homecoming victory

BY BRANDON HUGHESFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — In front of a whitewashed Jordan-Hare crowd, Auburn held off Sun Belt underdog South Alabama, winning 31-15. The victory was a workman-like performance that saw the Tigers improve to 3-0 and the Jaguars fall to 1-2 as both...

Auburn native reels in Bassmasters Elite Qualifier spot

BY KAYLEIGH FREEMANFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN – Auburn native Lucas Lindsay won first place in Division 1 of the 2025 Bassmaster Opens, a series of four competitive fishing tournaments. Out of approximately 170 participants in Division 1, only the top 50 qualified for...

Enterprise Defeats Auburn on Last Second Field Goal

Enterprise Defeats Auburn on Last Second Field Goal

Sep 7, 2023

BY HALI CAMERONFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN —On Friday night the Auburn Tigers took on the Enterprise Wildcats at home at Duck-Samford Stadium. While...

Friday Night Lights Recap: Week 2

Friday Night Lights Recap: Week 2

Sep 7, 2023

BY MICHELLE KEYMICHELLE@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM LEE COUNTY —Stadium lights across the county were fully lit last Friday night as the majority of local...

Opelikian Wins Bassmaster Angler of the Year

Opelikian Wins Bassmaster Angler of the Year

Sep 7, 2023

PHOTO BY SEIGO SAITO / B.A.S.S. Kyle Welcher of Opelika won the 2023 Progressive Insurance Bassmaster Angler of the Year title in Clayton, New York,...

A Mighty Legacy

A Mighty Legacy

Sep 7, 2023

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

Loachapoka Football earns hard-fought win over Beulah in old-school, physical contest

Loachapoka Football earns hard-fought win over Beulah in old-school, physical contest

Sep 2, 2023

By Micah Farmer For The Observer VALLEY — The 1A Loachapoka Indians took on the 3A Beulah Bobcats on what was senior night for the Bobcats, who were...

Beauregard Defeats Central 47 – 0

Beauregard Defeats Central 47 – 0

Sep 2, 2023

PHOTOS BY ROBERT NOLES / THE OBSERVER The Hornets buzzed all around the Central Lions Friday night, preventing them from putting points on the...

Opelika Starts 0-1

Opelika Starts 0-1

Aug 30, 2023

OPINION — Thompson (1-0) defeated Opelika (0-1) 44-13 last Friday in the AHSAA “Kickoff Classic” at Montgomery's Cramton Bowl. The Warriors defense...

Friday Night Lights Recap: Week 1

Friday Night Lights Recap: Week 1

Aug 30, 2023

BY WIL CREWS SPORTSCREWS@ OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM LEE COUNTY — Several area high school football teams began their seasons last weekend. Auburn,...

Glenwood Continues Hot Start Roaring Past Brookstone

Glenwood Continues Hot Start Roaring Past Brookstone

Aug 30, 2023

BY NOAH GRIFFITH FOR THE OBSERVER SMITHS STATION –– Year two under head coach Ryan Nelson for Glenwood is off to a strong start with two...

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