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Byron’s Serves Up NIL Deal

BY JAKAI SPIKESFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — BY JAKAI SPIKESFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN —In Auburn, Alabama, Byron's Smokehouse has been a part of the family’s traditions for generations. Dependable and consistent are the words the community uses to describe this breakfast...

Patriots Against Patriots — SCA Falls

CONTRIBUTED BY SOUTHERN CHRISTIAN PATRIOTS CONTRIBUTED BY SOUTHERN CHRISTIAN PATRIOTS LEE COUNTY —The Southern Christian Patriots varsity football squad fell prey to the visiting East Central (EC) Patriots on Friday night. The boys from Pinson, Alabama, came into...

Week 4 Players of the Games

BEULAHJunior RB, LBDemarion Foreman14 carries for 137 yards, 2 TDs GLENWOODSenior QB Dallas CrowEntire Offense —Put up most points againtLSA since October 2020 LOACHAPOKAQuinjavis Nelms — Offense Jaylen Hart — DefenseJakarie Walker — Special Teams OPELIKADefense...

Cats Clash on the Gridiron; Panthers Fall

PHOTOS BY MATT AUSTIN / FOR THE OBSERVER The Smiths Stations Panthers clashed with the Wildcats from Enterprise, losing 54-7 in the Sept. 15 game. PHOTOS BY MATT AUSTIN / FOR THE OBSERVER PHOTOS BY MATT AUSTIN / FOR THE OBSERVER PHOTOS BY MATT AUSTIN / FOR THE...
Auburn Goes Crazy for Cadillac

Auburn Goes Crazy for Cadillac

BY WIL CREWS SPORTSCREWS@ OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM AUBURN — Interim Auburn head football coach Cadillac Williams said “it’s bigger than me” following the...

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Opelika Swim Takes Top Honors

Opelika Swim Takes Top Honors

PHOTOS BY ROBERT NOLES / THE OBSERVER The Opelika swim team competed in the 2022 Veterans Classic against five other teams on Saturday, Nov. 5,...

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‘Poka Pushes Past Bears

‘Poka Pushes Past Bears

PHOTOS BY MATT AUSTIN / FOR THE OBSERVER On Friday, Nov. 4, the varsity Loachapoka football team defeated Keith, 28-24, in the first round of the...

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Tigers Tame Pirates

Tigers Tame Pirates

PHOTOS BY JERRY BALLAS / FOR THE OBSERVER On Friday, Nov. 4, the varsity Auburn High Tigers defeated Fairhope, 35-17, in the first round of the...

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Hornets Head to Second Round

Hornets Head to Second Round

PHOTOS BY ROBERT NOLES / THE OBSERVER On Friday, Nov. 4, the varsity Beauregard Hornets defeated Marbury, 35-10, in the first round of the AHSAA 5A...

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OHS XC Goes to State

OHS XC Goes to State

OPELIKA — Opelika High School’s cross country team participated in the 7A State Cross Country Meet last weekend at Jessie Owen Park in Oakville,...

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Area Football Roundup: Playoffs

Area Football Roundup: Playoffs

BY WIL CREWS SPORTSCREWS@ OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM LEE COUNTY  — Area high school football teams in playoff action Friday, Nov. 4, went 3-0, each...

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