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Tigers Get Their Quarterback

BY WIL CREWS SPORTSCREWS@OPELIKAOBSERVER AUBURN — Michigan State transfer quarterback Peyton Thorne announced Friday, May 5, his intentions to play for the Auburn Tigers in 2023. The former Spartan arrived on The Plains days ago and is the public frontrunner to win...

Central Baseball Nearly Repeats State Title, Dominates Region in 2023

BY NOAH GRIFFITH FOR THE OBSERVER PHENIX CITY —  The Central High School baseball team returned to its facilities around 4 a.m. on Friday after battling two elimination games in the state championship versus Vestavia Hills, falling a game short of becoming repeat...

Auburn In The Major Leagues 

BY HANNAH GOLDFINGER  HLESTER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM  AUBURN — Auburn and the Braves are ready to team up.  On June 8, Major League Baseball and The Braves will come to The Plains in order to provide children a chance to grow their skills and learn from...

Beauregard Buzzes with New Commits

Photos By Robert Noles Beauregard High School held a signing ceremony for seven of its student-athletes Friday, May 19. Supporters cheered on the signees as they put pen to paper. Thirteen Beauregard student-athletes have signed scholarships this school year....
REGION CHAMPS!

REGION CHAMPS!

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SENIOR NIGHT SMACKDOWN

SENIOR NIGHT SMACKDOWN

PHOTOS BY JERRY BALLAS / FOR THE OBSERVER Lee-Scott sent its seniors off the right way with a 42-0 victory over Hooper Academy Friday night.

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