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Tim Hudson Named Lee-Scott Academy Baseball Coach

CONTRIBUTED BYLEE-SCOTT ACADEMY AUBURN —  Lee-Scott Academy announced Aug. 1 that it has named 17-year MLB veteran pitcher and former Auburn University volunteer assistant and pitching coach Tim Hudson as its new head baseball coach. After an incredibly...
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Smiths Station Ready for New Opportunities

By Wil Crews sportscrews@opelikaobserver.com SMITHS STATION — Smiths Station head football coach Mike Glisson enters his fifth year with the Panthers looking to return the program to the playoffs for the first time since 2013. “Another chance to compete, another...
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Notasulga Poised to ‘Elevate’ in 2022

By Harrison Tarr For the Observer NOTASULGA — In the world of Alabama high school football, tradition reigns supreme. Athletes devote themselves to learning the history of their schools and to giving their best effort to return their respective programs to glory. The...
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Grider Ready for Final Chapter at Benjamin Russell

By Harrison Tarr For the Observer ALEXANDER CITY — Each year, the high school football season presents a multitude of storylines that captivate fans and media alike. Oftentimes, these stories are centered around comeback players, overlooked teams or outside factors...
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Auburn High tears into Opelika

Auburn High tears into Opelika

Sep 4, 2020

Auburn High School (2-0) defeated Opelika High School (0-1) 37-10 last Friday night at Duck Samford Stadium. Opelika played without several members...

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Hornets Lose Home Opener

Hornets Lose Home Opener

Sep 3, 2020

by Rick Lanierfor the Opelika Observer This past Friday night, on a rainy, soggy field in Beauregard, the Handley Tigers (3-0 overall) nearly...

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Auburn High tears into Opelika

Opelika wins nail biter

Aug 28, 2020

On the MarkBy D. Mark Mitchell In Alabama, it’s hard to beat high school football on Friday nights. Fans across the state of Alabama root for their...

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