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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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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...
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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...
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AU goes into post-season on a hot streak

PhotoS by Zach Bland and Stephen Leonard /Auburn Tigers Three Tigers earned All-SEC honors, including (left to right) Johni Broome, All-SEC First Team; Jaylin Williams, All-SEC Second Team; and Aden Holloway, All-SEC Freshman Team. BY NOAH GRIFFITH FOR THE OBSERVER...
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Area Football Roundup: Week 6

Area Football Roundup: Week 6

Sep 28, 2022

BY WIL CREWS  SPORTSCREWS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM  LEE COUNTY — Another week of high school football has passed as teams continue their quest...

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Rivalry Week for OHS

Rivalry Week for OHS

Sep 28, 2022

OPELIKA — The Theodore Bobcats (6-0) defeated Opelika (4-2, R 3-1) 34-24 at Bulldog Stadium last Friday night. The Bobcats generated 384 yards on...

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Warriors Run Away From Glenwood

Warriors Run Away From Glenwood

Sep 21, 2022

BY DUSTIN DUNCAN FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Buster Daniel and the Lee-Scott Warriors passed another test Friday night, defeating Glenwood for the...

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Area Football Roundup: Week 5

Area Football Roundup: Week 5

Sep 21, 2022

BY WIL CREWS SPORTSCREWS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM LEE COUNTY — Week five of high school football in Alabama did not disappoint. Auburn, Beauregard,...

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Auburn Embarrassed by Penn State

Auburn Embarrassed by Penn State

Sep 21, 2022

What it means for the program going forward BY WIL CREWS SPORTSCREWS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM AUBURN — The Auburn Tigers were trounced, 41-12, inside of...

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