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Under the Lights | Oct. 17, 2024

Auburn dominates Smiths Station BY DANIEL SCHMIDTFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Ahead of Friday’s game, Auburn High School head football coach Keith Etheredge challenged his team to not overlook winless 7A Region 2 foe Smiths Station.That message rang loud and clear as the...

Auburn Tigers fall to Georgia Bulldogs in Athens

BY BRANDON HUGHESFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN —Auburn entered the Deep South’s Oldest Rivalry on Saturday, having not won in Athens since 2005. Despite being outmanned at practically every position on the field, the Tigers’ defense continued its solid play while the...

Under the Lights | Oct. 10, 2024

Auburn High topples top-ranked Central 38-33, takes region lead BY DAVID YOHNFOR THE OBSERVER PHENIX CITY — The matchup between the top two teams in 7-A did not disappoint, as the Auburn High Tigers traveled to Phenix City and took down the No.1-ranked Red Devils of...

Opelika to host 400+ pickleballers at tourney

CONTRIBUTED BY A-O TOURISM OPELIKA — The Opelika Pickleball Club, in partnership with Auburn-Opelika Tourism, will host more than 400 competitors from 10 states who preregistered for Paddles at the Plex, a four-day tournament to be held Oct. 3-6 at the Sportsplex.The...

Lee-Scott’s Meyers Named ‘Back of the Year’ for AISA

Lee-Scott’s Meyers Named ‘Back of the Year’ for AISA

Jan 18, 2023

BY WIL CREWSSPORTSCREWS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — Lee-Scott senior running back George Meyers was announced by the Alabama Sports Writers...

Holder Makes Difference in AU Recruiting

Holder Makes Difference in AU Recruiting

Jan 18, 2023

BY DANIEL LOCKE FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Recruiting is perhaps the biggest difference-maker in collegiate athletics. It is vital to the...

OHS Bball Drops Area Games

OHS Bball Drops Area Games

Jan 18, 2023

OPELIKA — The Opelika High School girls and boys varsity basketball teams dropped a pair of area games in the Main Street Gym last week. The...

Lee-Scott’s Meyers Named ‘Back of the Year’ for AISA by Alabama Sports Writers

Lee-Scott’s Meyers Named ‘Back of the Year’ for AISA by Alabama Sports Writers

Jan 12, 2023

By Wil Crews sportscrews@opelikaobserver.com AUBURN — Lee-Scott senior running back George Meyers was announced by the Alabama Sports Writers...

‘BigHouse Hustle’ Set for Jan. 21

‘BigHouse Hustle’ Set for Jan. 21

Jan 12, 2023

BY KENDYL HOLLINGSWORTH KENDYLH@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — There’s still time to get started on those fitness New Year’s resolutions — and help...

Bulldogs Earn Road Victories Over Panthers

Bulldogs Earn Road Victories Over Panthers

Jan 12, 2023

Photos by Matt Austin The Opelika varsity boys and girls basketball teams travelled to Smiths Station last week and both earned victories. The Lady...

No. 5 Auburn Opens Season with 197.350 in Las Vegas

No. 5 Auburn Opens Season with 197.350 in Las Vegas

Jan 12, 2023

Lee Scores a 10.0 on Beam; Named SEC Gymnast of the Week CONTRIBUTED BY AU ATHLETICS LAS VEGAS — The No. 5 Auburn gymnastics team opened the...

Road Rebels: Second Half Surge Lifts Auburn Over Ole Miss

Road Rebels: Second Half Surge Lifts Auburn Over Ole Miss

Jan 12, 2023

Auburn junior guard Wendell Green Jr. attacks the basket in a game against Yale during the 2021-22 season. BY WIL CREWS ...

Warriors Out-Fight Valiant

Warriors Out-Fight Valiant

Jan 12, 2023

Photos by Jerry Ballas The Lee-Scott varsity basketball team defeated Valiant Cross Academy 76-43 on Monday, Jan. 9. The Warriors went on to defeat...

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