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Pitcher of the Year | Lily Brewer

BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER AUBURN — As the potter's wheel turns, fine finger movements and an attention to detail shapes lumps of moist clay into pieces of art that demand attention and reward the sculptor’s patience.Inside the circle, those same qualities...
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Outfielder of the Year | Karlee Baker

BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER AUBURN — In the predawn chill of an Arkansas marsh, a good duck hunter relies in awareness and patience until the moment they’ve waited for arrives, suddenly and without a second chance.At Lee-Scott Academy's softball field, those same...
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Auburn swept in championship series

BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER AUBURN — With a 31-win season and a deep postseason run behind them, Auburn High School arrived at the 7A baseball championship series two wins shy of a state title.However, the No. 5 Tigers (31-14) saw their championship hopes end in two...
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Lady Hornets’ dreams fall short in Oxford

BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER BEAUREGARD — With the winningest senior class in school history at the helm, Beauregard High School hoped to make a deep run in the 5A state softball tournament.However, the Lady Hornets (28-19) dropped back-to-back heartbreakers on May...
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