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Opinion: Auburn Softball Must Combat Star Power to Run Deep in Postseason

BY NOAH GRIFFITH FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Auburn softball has the stars, and now it will be shooting for the moon this postseason. With 39 wins last season, Auburn won its most games in a regular season since a 40-win 2018, but an early exit in the Clemson...

Auburn Spring Commencement Ceremonies To Take Place May 5-8

CONTRIBUTED BYAUBURN UNIVERSITY AUBURN — Auburn University’s spring commencement exercises will take place May 5 to 8 in Neville Arena, featuring keynote addresses by three-time Olympic Gold Medalist Rowdy Gaines and Southern Company Senior Vice President Paula...

Auburn Equestrian’s Greg Williams to Transition to New Role

CONTRIBUTED BYAU ATHLETICS AUBURN — Auburn equestrian head coach Greg Williams is retiring after 28 years, during which he led the program from a club sport in 1996 to varsity status in 2002-03. Williams, who led the Tigers to six national championships and six...

Auburn All-Time Career Assists Leader White Remembered

CONTRIBUTED BYAU ATHLETICS AUBURN — Auburn remembers men’s basketball all-time career assists leader Gerald White (1965-2023), who passed away on Tuesday, April 25, at the age of 58. White, a 6-foot-1, 175-pound starting point guard at the time, played for the Tigers...

Opelika’s Booth Set to Join AHSAA

Opelika’s Booth Set to Join AHSAA

Jul 15, 2021

BY WIL CREWS SPORTSCREWS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM Long time Opelika girls’ basketball coach Devin Booth is stepping down after 12 seasons. As first...

Win At Home: 1996 Olympics

Win At Home: 1996 Olympics

Jul 15, 2021

Contributed by Kim Graham In 1996, I attended the Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia. I had the privilege of watching world-class athletes compete...

Auburn Sports Return in 26 Days

Jul 15, 2021

Contributed byAU Athletics Auburn soccer and head coach Karen Hoppa announced the team’s 2021 schedule Wednesday. “We’re thrilled to announce our...

Opelika Dawg Pound, Knee High Foundation Growing and Giving Back

Opelika Dawg Pound, Knee High Foundation Growing and Giving Back

Jul 15, 2021

By Wil Crews Sportscrews@opelikaobserver.com Having completed a two-day showcase tournament last weekend in Jacksonville, Florida, the Opelika Dawg...

Dixie Youth State Tournament Games Held in Opelika

Dixie Youth State Tournament Games Held in Opelika

Jul 15, 2021

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GAME. SET. MATCH.

GAME. SET. MATCH.

Jul 15, 2021

Alabama Junior Tennis PlayersCompete for State Title 2021-07-10 Junior Team Tennis Yarbrough Tennis Center2021-07-10 Junior Team Tennis Yarbrough...

Dixie All-Stars Participate in State Tournaments

Dixie All-Stars Participate in State Tournaments

Jul 7, 2021

ON THE MARKD. MARK MITCHELL Five Opelika Dixie baseball all-star teams will participate in state tournaments this weekend. The five tournaments...

Opelika High’s Shorter Inks Track & Field Scholarship

Opelika High’s Shorter Inks Track & Field Scholarship

Jul 7, 2021

BY MADDIE JOINERFOR THE OPELIKA OBSERVER Opelika High School class of 2021 graduate Justin Shorter signed a track and field scholarship to Limestone...

SportsPLEX to Host Junior Disc Golf Championship July 24

SportsPLEX to Host Junior Disc Golf Championship July 24

Jul 7, 2021

BY MADDIE JOINERFOR THE OPELIKA OBSERVER Disc golf is growing in the Auburn-Opelika area and now is the perfect time to get involved. The inaugural...

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