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Auburn sweeps Smiths Station 

BY DANIEL SCHMIDT FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — On a special night that honored both survivors and victims of breast cancer, the Auburn High School girls and boys basketball teams both defeated Smiths Station High School at home on Jan. 27.  The Lady Tigers (17-3,...
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AJGA Tournament gives back to AU Adaptive Sports

CONTRIBUTED BY AUBURN-OPELIKA TOURISM AUBURN-OPELIKA — The American Junior Golf Association presented an $8,000 check to Auburn Adapted Athletics on Tuesday, Dec. 16, at Beard-Eaves Memorial Coliseum, reinforcing how sports tourism events in the Auburn-Opelika area...
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Glenwood splits pair of thrilling contests with LSA

BY NOAH GRIFFITHFOR THE OBSERVER SMITHS STATION –– After getting swept in humiliating fashion by the rival Lee-Scott Academy Warriors just 10 days prior, the Glenwood Gators fought to the finish in two riveting games against the Warriors on their home court on Monday,...
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Eagles respond, even series with Mighty Oaks

BY ROB DAVISFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The second time around proved to be a much different story and result for the Trinity Eagles. After dropping a 53-44 game to The Mighty Oaks on Jan. 6, the Eagles regrouped and put together a stellar performance to claim a 52-44...
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Finally …. Football! Opelika

Finally …. Football! Opelika

Aug 20, 2025

BY NOAH GRIFFITH AND D. MARK MITCHELL OPELIKA — The Opelika Bulldogs of 7A Region 2 are in the final stages of preparation for the 2025 season,...

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