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Auburn Embarrassed by Penn State

What it means for the program going forward BY WIL CREWS SPORTSCREWS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM AUBURN — The Auburn Tigers were trounced, 41-12, inside of Jordan-Hare Stadium last Saturday. The visiting Penn State Nittany Lions entered hostile SEC country to complete the...
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Smiths Station High Names Shana Johnson Athletic Director

BY WIL CREWSSPORTSCREWS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM SMITHS STATION — Smiths Station High School last Wednesday announced Shana Johnson as the new athletic director for its sports programs. Johnson began her career at Notasulga High School, coaching basketball and softball...
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Opelika’s Speakman Named All-Star Football Game Coach

BY WIL CREWSSPORTSCREWS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — According to a press release from the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA), Opelika High School varsity football coach Erik Speakman has been selected to coach in the 64th annual North-South All-Star...
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Back on Course: Cross Country Returns to SUSCC

CONTRIBUTED BY SUSCC OPELIKA — After a hiatus of over a decade, the cross-country program at Southern Union State Community College (SUSCC) is once again up and running. Both men’s and women’s cross country teams returned to competition on Friday, Sept. 16, at the...
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Where do we go from here?

Where do we go from here?

Oct 21, 2020

What to take away from Auburn’s loss to South Carolina By Wil Crewssportscrews@opelikaobserver.com South Carolina fans are happier with Will...

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Beauregard: 19, Sylacauga: 51

Beauregard: 19, Sylacauga: 51

Oct 14, 2020

Rick LanierOpelika Observer Hurricane Delta announced its arrival in Lee County as pouring rain from its outer bands soaked East Alabama for most of...

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