Sports Articles

Beulah drops last-second heartbreaker on homecoming

BY DANIEL SCHMIDT THE OBSERVER BEULAH — A string of several close losses in Class 3A Region 2 play left Beulah High School needing a win against Slocumb High School to remain in prime position to make the playoffs. However, the Bobcats (3-4, 2-4) fell 20-15 to the Red...

Auburn mauls J.A.G. in big-cat homecoming battle

BY DANIEL SCHMIDT THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Entering the game against Johnson-Abernathy-Graetz High School, Auburn High School had to answer two questions: could it avoid an emotional hangover following a gutsy rivalry win, and how would it handle a week shortened by...

Auburn flag football seniors play for a good cause

BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER AUBURN — Pearl Simmons’ older sisters, Kinsley and Layla Simmons, each spent their senior soccer seasons at Auburn High School raising money for a cause close to their family. Now, it’s Pearl Simmons’ turn, and she’s recruited flag...

Trinity girls, boys claim AISA cross country trophies

BY DANIEL SCHMIDT THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Trinity Christian School’s girls varsity cross country team capped an undefeated season with a state championship at the Alabama Independent School Association state meet held at Kiesel Park on Oct. 7 Trinity’s boys varsity team...
Late collapse dooms Glenwood

Late collapse dooms Glenwood

BY NOAH GRIFFITH FOR THE OBSERVER SMITHS STATION — Glenwood School built a 10-point halftime lead, but St. Paul’s Episcopal turned to its rushing...

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