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Beauregard wrestlers headed to state tourney for first time

BY CONNOR SALTERFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA – The Beauregard High School wrestling team is headed to its first-ever state tournament. The Hornets secured a spot in the state tournament after defeating Montevallo 54-27 on Jan. 16.Beauregard started their playoff run by...
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Auburn High teams defeat Opelika High

BY DANIEL SCHMIDT FOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA – It was set to be the fairy tale evening for the Opelika High School girls’ and boys’ basketball teams. The first of two games against crosstown rival Auburn High School. The first game in the newly-renovated Sports Arena....
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Pearl surpasses record for basketball wins at AU

CONTRIBUTED BY AUBURN ATHLETICS AUBURN — Eleven years ago at his introductory press conference, Bruce Pearl outlined his objective at Auburn University.“I want to build my legacy here,” Pearl said on his 54th birthday on March 18, 2014. “I’d like to try to be the...
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OHS wrestlers take down the competition

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On the Mark | Jan. 2, 2025

On the Mark | Jan. 2, 2025

Dec 31, 2024

OHS basketball heads into area competition OPINION — The Opelika girls and boys basketball teams have completed pre-area schedules. Holiday...

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Basketball Border Wars

Loachapoka takes on Beulah

Dec 24, 2024

The Loachapoka girls strolled past Beulah, taking the game 49-33. Results of the boys’ game were unavailable. PHOTOS BY JERRY BALLAS | FOR THE...

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AHS teams are state champs

AHS teams are state champs

Dec 24, 2024

Girls cross country wins in dramatic fashion BY COACH ERIKA SKIDMORE The 2024 season for the Auburn High School Varsity Girls' Cross Country team...

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