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Lee-Scott softball in midst of fight to return to state

BY NOAH GRIFFITHFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN –– Lee-Scott Academy softball fell a run shy of a state title against Macon-East Academy last spring, and the Warriors are returning nearly their whole roster from last year in its fight to get back to the championship this...
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Opelika venues host Alabama Senior Olympics

PHOTOS BY ROBERT NOLES | THE OBSERVER The Alabama Senior Olympics are underway at venues across the state in various sports. Covington Rec Center in Opelika hosted badminton on March 21, the Opelika SportsPlex hosted archery, cornhole and racquetball on March 22 and...
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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...
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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...
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Area Football Roundup: Week 8

Area Football Roundup: Week 8

Oct 12, 2022

BY WIL CREWS SPORTSCREWS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM LEE COUNTY  —Most area high school football teams were in action this past weekend. Opelika...

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OHS XC Ramps Up

OHS XC Ramps Up

Oct 5, 2022

OPELIKA —Opelika's Cross Country team ran in the “Jesse Owens Classic” at Oakville Indian Mounds Park last Saturday in Oakville, Alabama. This is...

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Area Football Roundup: Week 7

Area Football Roundup: Week 7

Oct 5, 2022

BY WIL CREWS SPORTSCREWS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM LEE COUNTY — Four area high school football teams remained undefeated after another round of games...

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