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Smiths Station makes regionals for first time since 2018

BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER AUBURN — Heading into a pivotal win-or-go-home matchup in the 7A Area 4 tournament against Auburn High School, the Smiths Station High School softball team knew both history and recent results were against them.This season, the Lady...
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Opelika’s season ends in area tournament elimination game

BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Facing elimination from the postseason, Opelika High School and Smiths Station High School met in a must-win game after losing 8-2 to Central High School and 3-2 to Auburn High School 3-2, respectively, earlier in the day.By the...
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Lee-Scott surges past Thorsby in second round

BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER AUBURN — After a reinvigorated Lee-Scott Academy baseball team dominated in the first round of the 3A playoffs, they sought to put together an equally strong showing against Thorsby High School.The No. 8 Warriors (24-11) did just that and...
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Sheppard shines as Tigers top the Trojans

BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER AUBURN — As one of the top-ranked baseball teams in the state, Auburn High School looked to start the postseason off hot against Daphne High School.The No. 5 Tigers (27-11) got off to an ideal start, sweeping the Trojans (18-17) 2-1 and...
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