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Jessica Braswell Promoted to Auburn Equestrian Head Coach

CONTRIBUTED BYAU ATHLETICS AUBURN — Jessica Braswell has been named Auburn equestrian’s head coach, Athletics Director John Cohen announced Friday. An integral component to the program’s success for almost two decades, Braswell succeeds Greg Williams, who...

Glenwood Eases Through Round 1 of Playoffs

The varsity Glenwood Gators baseball team swept Monroe Academy 10-0 and 14-1 in the first round of the AISA Class 3A playoffs April 26. The Gators faced rival Lee-Scott Academy Wednesday, May 3, in the second round of the state tournament. Results were not available...

Opelika Chamber Hosts Annual Golf Tournament

The Opelika Chamber of Commerce hosted its 24th annual Member Golf Tournament May 2, which draws more than 150 players out to the Robert Trent Jones Trail in Opelika to participate in a four-man scramble the first Tuesday in May each year. PHOTOS BY SIMPLYMEDIA

Fishing Rodeo Set for May 13

CONTRIBUTED BY THE CITY OF AUBURN / SARAH COOK AUBURN — The 29th annual Fishing Rodeo will take place on Saturday, May 13, from 7 to 11 a.m. at the lake at Auburn Technology Park South. This event is hosted by Auburn Parks and Recreation and is sponsored by Evans...

Southern Union Golf Seeks Community Support in Inaugural Season

Southern Union Golf Seeks Community Support in Inaugural Season

Jul 7, 2021

BY WIL CREWSSPORTSCREWS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM The Southern Union Bison mens’ and womens’ golf teams are looking for community support as they prepare...

Southern Union Golf Camps Aim to Grow the Game

Jul 7, 2021

BY WIL CREWSSPORTSCREWS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM Southern Union is offering summer golf camps. Two sessions are happening on July 26 - 28, at The Greens...

Auburn S&D Alum Julie Meynen Makes Second Olympic Games

Auburn S&D Alum Julie Meynen Makes Second Olympic Games

Jul 7, 2021

CONTRIBUTED BYAU ATHLETICS Julie Meynen is headed to Tokyo. The former Auburn swimmer received an email from FINA over the weekend, inviting her to...

Opinion: NIL is Good for Fans, Better for Players, Great for NCAA

Opinion: NIL is Good for Fans, Better for Players, Great for NCAA

Jul 7, 2021

BY WIL CREWSSPORTSCREWS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM The NCAA Division I Board of Directors approved an interim name, image and likeness (NIL) policy last...

Auburn Incoming Freshman Earns Spot on U.S. Olympic Team

Auburn Incoming Freshman Earns Spot on U.S. Olympic Team

Jun 30, 2021

Contributed by AU Athletics Auburn gymnastics incoming freshman Sunisa Lee punched her ticket to the Tokyo Summer Olympics as she finished...

Opelika Football Continues Fall Preparations

Opelika Football Continues Fall Preparations

Jun 30, 2021

On the MarkBy D. Mark Mitchell The Opelika High School football team continues to workout Monday through Thursday, preparing for the upcoming...

Bliss Earns Fifth All-America Honor From D1 Baseball

Bliss Earns Fifth All-America Honor From D1 Baseball

Jun 30, 2021

Contributed byAU Athletics Junior shortstop Ryan Bliss earned his fifth All-America honor of the 2021 season as he was tabbed Third Team All-America...

Jared Harper Set to Host Camp at Lee-Scott Academy

Jared Harper Set to Host Camp at Lee-Scott Academy

Jun 30, 2021

By Maddie JoinerFor the Opelika Observer Former Auburn guard Jared Harper is returning to The Plains this summer to host the inaugural Jared Harper...

Cal Ripken 9U State Baseball Tournament Held in Smiths Station

Cal Ripken 9U State Baseball Tournament Held in Smiths Station

Jun 30, 2021

Florence Navy beat Phenix City, 8-5, to win the Big State Championship. Sylacauga beat Muscle Shoals, 14-13, to win the Small State Championship....

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