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Auburn Men’s Basketball No. 15 In Preseason Associated Press Top 25 Poll

BY AU ATHLETICS AUBURN — For the second-straight year, Auburn men’s basketball was ranked in the preseason Associated Press Top 25 Poll coming in at No. 15 on Monday.  The Tigers have now been ranked four times in the last five years in the preseason AP Poll:...

Beauregard Volleyball Wins Area

BY WIL CREWS  SPORTSCREWS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM  BEAUREGARD — The varsity Beauregard High School volleyball team hosted and won its postseason area tournament last week.  “Our motto this year has been ‘All in,’” said head coach Kathy McDonald. “We are all...

Auburn Looks to Turn Season Around During Off-Week

BY WIL CREWS SPORTSCREWS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM AUBURN — The Auburn Tigers are facing a grim reality.  Following Saturday’s 48-34 loss to No. 9 Ole Miss, the Tigers are 3-4 on the season and 3-9 in their last 12 games, matching the program’s worst mark since the...

Area Football Roundup: Week 9

Three Undefeated Teams Go Down BY WIL CREWS SPORTSCREWS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM LEE COUNTY  — Heading into last Friday, four local high school football teams remained undefeated. Following the weekend, only one remains. Friday saw Auburn, Beauregard and Loachapoka...