Sports Articles

Streaking Glenwood swipes series with Lee-Scott

BY NOAH GRIFFITH FOR THE OBSERVERPHOTOS BY ROBERT NOLES | THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY – After an 0-4 start to the season, defending state champion Glenwood baseball is shaking off the rust, taking two of three versus Lee-Scott Academy last week.Following a 12-2 win over...

AU wins SEC tourney, heads to ‘The Dance’

BY NOAH GRIFFITHFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN –– “Six more” was the message to Auburn fans when the team returned to Toomer’s Corner from Nashville after winning the SEC Tournament for the third time in program history.Auburn University men’s basketball has won its last six...

Auburn women headed to NCAA Tournament

NOAH GRIFFITHFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN –– Auburn University women’s basketball is headed to its 22nd NCAA Tournament and its first under third-year head coach Johnnie Harris.The Tigers were selected as an 11 seed to compete in a play-in match before the Round of 62...

Central baseball off to hot start in quest for redemption

BY NOAH GRIFFITH FOR THE OBSERVER PHENIX CITY –– Central High School baseball is off to a 14-1 start to the 2024 season after finishing as runners up in a 7A State Championship loss to Vestavia Hills last season.The Red Devils lost eight seniors from that team and are...