Sports Articles

Beauregard wrestlers headed to state tourney for first time

BY CONNOR SALTERFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA – The Beauregard High School wrestling team is headed to its first-ever state tournament. The Hornets secured a spot in the state tournament after defeating Montevallo 54-27 on Jan. 16.Beauregard started their playoff run by...

Auburn High teams defeat Opelika High

BY DANIEL SCHMIDT FOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA – It was set to be the fairy tale evening for the Opelika High School girls’ and boys’ basketball teams. The first of two games against crosstown rival Auburn High School. The first game in the newly-renovated Sports Arena....

Pearl surpasses record for basketball wins at AU

CONTRIBUTED BY AUBURN ATHLETICS AUBURN — Eleven years ago at his introductory press conference, Bruce Pearl outlined his objective at Auburn University.“I want to build my legacy here,” Pearl said on his 54th birthday on March 18, 2014. “I’d like to try to be the...