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Panthers Finish Second at Boys Holiday Classic

Photos By Matt Austin Russell County boy's basketball earned the top honors during the recent Holiday Classic hosted by Smiths Station, while the Panthers came in second.

‘Poka Girls Take First in Lee County Holiday Classic

Photos By Matt Austin Loachapoka girls' basketball team took first place in the Holiday Classic held in Smiths Station Dec. 15 and 16. Smiths Station Panthers took second place.

Tigers at No. 5 in WCGA Preseason Poll

CONTRIBUTED BY AU ATHLETICS  AUBURN — The Auburn gymnastics team is picking up where it left off last season, setting another program best as the Tigers were picked No. 5 in the Women’s Collegiate Gymnastics Association’s Preseason Poll. The ranking is the...

Auburn to Open 2023 Season in Las Vegas at Inaugural Super 16

CONTRIBUTED BY AU ATHLETICS  AUBURN — The No. 5 Auburn gymnastics team will open the 2023 season at the inaugural Super 16 presented by Ozone in Las Vegas. The two-day, four-session meet will take place Jan. 6 and 7 at the Orleans Arena and the 16-team...
Opelika prepares for final game

Opelika prepares for final game

On the MarkBy D. Mark Mitchell Opelika prepares for final game The OHS football team (6-2, R 6-0) will close out the regular season Friday against...

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Where do we go from here?

Where do we go from here?

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 storm back for the win

Beauregard: 19, Sylacauga: 51

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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