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Loachapoka taps Anderson to lead Lady Indians

BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER LOACHAPOKA — Ashley Anderson’s love affair with basketball has taken her all over the world.Although she got her start in Alabama, her career has taken her to Alaska, China and Oman.Now, Anderson is taking her experience to Loachapoka...

Auburn 12U wins USSSA title

Victory marks group’s second-consecutive championship BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER AUBURN — The Auburn Parks and Recreation 12U All-Stars have made a habit of finishing on top, and this year they did it again on one of the region’s biggest stages.Playing against a...

Area football teams included in national preseason ranking

BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER EAST ALABAMA — Several of America’s best high school football teams are located in East Alabama, according to one of the nation’s most prestigious high school football publications.High School Football America included Central High...

Numerous Tigers selected to MLB teams

BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER AUBURN — Seven Auburn baseball players were selected during the 2026 MLB Draft over the weekend, tying for the second-most Tigers selected in a single draft since 2018.Outfielder Chris Rembert headlined the group, as the Pittsburgh...
OPELIKA HEADS TO STATE 

OPELIKA HEADS TO STATE 

BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Recent history had not been kind to Opelika High School in their rivalry against Auburn High School as the...

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