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Mabson propels Auburn high to 49-8 win over Smiths Station

BY NOAH GRIFFITHFOR THE OBSERVER SMITHS STATION— Auburn High sophomore running back Omar Mabson finished his sophomore year with 14 touchdowns and six consecutive 100-plus yard rushing games to end the season, including 136 yards on six carries in the regular-season...

Newcomers shine at AU Men’s BB exhibition win

BY NOAH GRIFFITHFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN— It didn’t take long for several transfers to make themselves at home when Auburn University’s men's basketball team invaded Neville Arena for the new season’s exhibition game on Wednesday, Nov. 1.Transfer guards Denver Jones,...

Tigers cruise to win over Commodores

BY BRANDON HUGHESFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN—Saturday evening in front of a decidedly partisan Auburn crowd in Nashville, AU (5-4, 2-4) utilized explosive plays on the ground and through the air to defeat Vanderbilt (2-8, 0-6) 31-15 to break the Tigers’ eight-game road...

Beauregard buzzes past Lincoln, winning 37-7

PHOTOS BY JERRY BALLAS / FOR THE OBSERVER The Beauregard Hornets defeated Lincoln last Friday night. They will take on the undefeated Gulf Shores in an away game this week

Players of the week | Week 10

Players of the week | Week 10

Nov 2, 2023

OPELIKA ROMAN GAGLIANO14 of 29 for 156-yards a TD, Rushed for 64-yards. BEULAHJunior Demarion Foreman289 Rushing yards, 4 TD's LEE SCOTTTyler...

Lee-Scott Academy Pee Wee football honors outstanding sixth graders

Lee-Scott Academy Pee Wee football honors outstanding sixth graders

Nov 2, 2023

Team goes undefeated, outscoring opponents 262-0 BY ANDY LEE WHITEFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Lee-Scott Academy’s 2023 Pee Wee football team...

Friday Night Lights Recap: Week 10

Friday Night Lights Recap: Week 10

Nov 2, 2023

BY D. MARK MITCHELLTHE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — For most teams in the area, the regular high school football season is over. Auburn. Playoff games will...

Opelika ends its season with loss to Dothan

Opelika ends its season with loss to Dothan

Nov 2, 2023

PHOTOS BY ROBERT NOLES

Winners of October Athletes of the Month Announced

Winners of October Athletes of the Month Announced

Nov 2, 2023

Auburn High SchoolBrooke Hallman, Flag footballSmiths Station — Dekota GentryHomeschool Associations LottieMasonOpelika High SchoolAdolfo Ramos...

2023 Cliff Hare Award presented during AU Game Oct. 28

2023 Cliff Hare Award presented during AU Game Oct. 28

Nov 2, 2023

PHOTOS BY ROBERT NOLES 2023-10-28 Auburn vs Miss State 2023-10-28 Auburn vs Miss State

Auburn High shuts out Prattville, locks up playoff spot

Auburn High shuts out Prattville, locks up playoff spot

Nov 2, 2023

BY NOAH GRIFFITH FOR THE OBSERVERPHOTOS BY JERRY BALLAS AUBURN — On the last home game of Auburn High’s football season, the Tigers notched their...

Offense clicks as AU beats Mississippi State

Offense clicks as AU beats Mississippi State

Nov 2, 2023

BY BRANDON HUGHES FOR THE OBSERVER PHOTOS BY ROBERT NOLES AUBURN—From the opening snap, the Tigers’ offensive play calling showed an aggressiveness,...

Friday Night Lights Recap: Week 9

Friday Night Lights Recap: Week 9

Oct 25, 2023

BY D. MARK MITCHELLTHE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY —The high school football regular season is winding down. The AISA (Alabama Independence School...

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