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Lee-Scott Girls Soccer Claims Second State Title in Three Years

BY WIL CREWS SPORTSCREWS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM AUBURN — The varsity Lee-Scott girls soccer team captured the AISA Class 3A state title by defeating rivals Glenwood, 1-0, in Montgomery April 21. “For most of them, it was their first state championship, so they were...
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Bulldogs Soccer Returns to Playoffs

OPELIKA — Opelika's girls and boys soccer teams last week advanced to the AHSAA Class 7A State Playoffs, finishing second in their Area after beating Smiths Station. The two soccer teams joined flag football as the only team sports to make the 7A state playoffs in the...
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Auburn High Softball Ready to Ride Turnaround Season into Playoffs

BY NOAH GRIFFITH FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — With just one regular-season tournament left to play, Auburn High School softball has won 27 (update after Tuesday’s game) games — 15 more than its 2022 season — with a record of 27-7-1. According to head coach Matthew...
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The Loveliest Roller Coaster on the Plains: The wild ride that has been Auburn baseball in 2023

BY DANIEL LOCKE FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN  — The Auburn Tigers baseball team has had an interesting season to say the least. After making it to the College World Series last season and losing a lot of talent to the MLB Draft, it has been a transitional year for the...
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Pickleball Prowess

Pickleball Prowess

Jun 30, 2021

Paddles were up and ready this past weekend for Opelika SportsPlex’s Paddles at the Plex. This four-day tournament brought over 350 pickleball...

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Dawgs in Training

Dawgs in Training

Jun 30, 2021

Hosted by Opelika Parks & Rec, the Back to the Dawghouse football camp returned to Bulldog Stadium at Opelika High School this year. The free,...

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