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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...
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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...
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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...
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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....
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Shutout in Smiths Station

Shutout in Smiths Station

Sep 1, 2021

Panther Pummel Blue Devils 50-0 By Harrison TarrFor the Opelika Observer The lights at TC Britton field were not the only things shining brightly in...

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Rivalry Week Blues

Rivalry Week Blues

Sep 1, 2021

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‘Band-O-Rama-‘ Mania

‘Band-O-Rama-‘ Mania

Sep 1, 2021

Regional bands gathered at Bulldog Stadium in Opelika to perform at the 2021 Band-O-Rama on Aug. 26. The long-running event serves as a showcase for...

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Opelika Shutout Russell County

Opelika Shutout Russell County

Sep 1, 2021

The Opelika High School Lady Bulldog Varstiy volleyball team began its season with one win and one loss this week. The Bulldogs defeated Russell...

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Is Harsin Unsure of the Tigers?

Is Harsin Unsure of the Tigers?

Sep 1, 2021

BY HARRISON TARRFOR THE OPELIKA OBSERVER Game week has arrived on the Plains of Auburn, and there is a sense of excitement among the community that...

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