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Southern Union Introduces Soccer Programs

BY WIL CREWSSPORTSCREWS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — WOMEN’S Mac Matthews was introduced as the head coach of the Southern Union women’s soccer team at Monday’s press conference. Matthews has been coaching soccer since graduating from Samford University — where he...
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Dawgs Dig In

OPELIKA — Opelika High School spring athletics — baseball, softball and soccer — were all in action last week. BASEBALL Opelika's varsity baseball team (13-10) won two games, beating Handley and Dothan on the road last week. The Bulldogs defeated Handley, 8-4, in nine...
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Penta Extending Dominance into SEC Play

Maddie Penta during the game between Auburn and Ole Miss at Jane B. Moore Field April 2, 2023. BY NOAH GRIFFITH FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — The No. 23-ranked Auburn softball team (28-10) has won its past two SEC series over Missouri and Ole Miss. Maddie Penta threw four...
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Freeze Previews Auburn’s Annual A-Day Scrimmage

Auburn Head Coach Hugh Freeze during spring practice at the Woltosz Football Performance Center in Auburn, AL. BY DANIEL LOCKE FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — The Auburn Tigers are just two days away from the annual A-Day scrimmage that marks the end of spring practice each...
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