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Outfielder of the Year | Karlee Baker

BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER AUBURN — In the predawn chill of an Arkansas marsh, a good duck hunter relies in awareness and patience until the moment they’ve waited for arrives, suddenly and without a second chance.At Lee-Scott Academy's softball field, those same...

Auburn swept in championship series

BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER AUBURN — With a 31-win season and a deep postseason run behind them, Auburn High School arrived at the 7A baseball championship series two wins shy of a state title.However, the No. 5 Tigers (31-14) saw their championship hopes end in two...

Lady Hornets’ dreams fall short in Oxford

BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER BEAUREGARD — With the winningest senior class in school history at the helm, Beauregard High School hoped to make a deep run in the 5A state softball tournament.However, the Lady Hornets (28-19) dropped back-to-back heartbreakers on May...

Heat, grueling schedule doom Glenwood

BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER SMITHS STATION — Following a turnaround that saw Glenwood School go from 13-24 last year to state tournament participants this year, its underclassman-heavy team set its sights on winning a 3A state championship.Instead, the No. 3 Lady...
Tigers claim 100th rivalry game

Tigers claim 100th rivalry game

BY DANIEL SCHMIDTFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — It was a nearly perfect setting for the 100th football game between Auburn High School (2-1, 1-0) and...

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