Sports Articles

Glenwood’s McCraine Brothers Look to The Plains

BY NOAH GRIFFITH FOR THE OBSERVER SMITHS STATION —  The McCraine family pulled into the driveway at their home in Smiths Station, Alabama, walked through the basketball-filled garage, up the stairs and past an orange and blue sign that reads: “Welcome to Auburn...

The Man Behind the Scenes How Mike Burgomaster Has Helped Shape Auburn Basketball

BY DANIEL LOCKE FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN —  The Auburn Tigers men’s basketball program has entered a new era. Expectations for the program have never been higher. Head coach Bruce Pearl has built something special, but he did not accomplish it alone.  Mike...

Beauregard Softball Improving

BY DANIEL LOCKE FOR THE OBSERVER BEAUREGARD — Spring sports are in full swing throughout the state of Alabama, and Beauregard High School softball is no exception. With a record of 14-12-1, the Hornets have learned a lot about themselves at this point in the season....

Dominant Pitching Duo Keeping AHS Softball Hot

BY NOAH GRIFFITH FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — At 17-3-1, Auburn High softball is ranked No. 8 in the 7A state in this week’s poll by the Alabama Sports Writers Association, and the pitching duo of senior Allie Roberts and sophomore Abigail Helms is a big reason why. “I...