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SCA Push Through Tough Injuries

CONTRIBUTED BY SCAFOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY —After suffering a devastating loss to the AISA eight-man powerhouse and defending state champion Springwood Wildcats two weeks ago, the Southern Christian Academy’s varsity squad was pretty banged up going into a much...

Auburn Falls to LSU in Bayou Blowout

BY BRANDON HUGHESFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN -LSU’s blistering offensive start proved too much to overcome as the visiting Tigers lost in blowout fashion to extend its losing streak to three games. Auburn (3-3, 0-3) came into Baton Rouge off a bye, but despite the extra...

Walt’s Wide Ride to Start Oct. 22 in Trussville

CONTRIBUTED BY ALABAMA CYCLING ASSOCIATION AUBURN —Walt Brittain, executive director of the Alabama Cycling Association, has announced the first ever Walt’s Wild Ride.Starting Oct. 22 Brittain will cycle more than 1,000 miles through the back roads and mountain biking...

Loachapoka Indians Remain on Top

PHOTOS BY JERRY BALLAS / FOR THE OBSERVER
Opelika Adds Pickleball Courts

Opelika Adds Pickleball Courts

Opelika Parks and Recreation hosted a grand opening for the Point Broadband Pickleball Facility on Saturday, June 4, at 9:30 a.m. The facility is...

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Youth Baseball Takes Spotlight

Youth Baseball Takes Spotlight

To read more about Opelika's current Dixie Youth Baseball scene, read D. Mark Mitchell's column on B1. 2022-06-02 OZone Baseball 2022-06-02 OZone...

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Missing Piece?

How Auburn’s Basketball Roster is Shaping Up for Next Season BY WIL CREWSSPORTSCREWS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPINION — It’s spring and that means it is...

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Hart Sets the Standard

Hart Sets the Standard

Junior is first-ever Loachapoka athlete to receive Ivy League scholarship offer By Wil Crews sportscrews@opelikaobserver LOACHAPOKA — From his quiet...

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AHS Showcases Spring Talent

AHS Showcases Spring Talent

The Auburn High School football team held its annual spring game on Friday, defeating the Eufaula Tigers. It was the first chance the public had to...

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