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Harris powers Auburn to two wins over Opelika

BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Whether it’s on the gridiron, hardwood, soccer pitch or diamond, games between bitter crosstown rivals Auburn High School and Opelika High School always seem to carry an extra edge no matter the records.Last week’s softball...
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Timely hits, pitching masterclass propel AHS on senior night

BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER AUBURN — Laina Rae Sawyer knocked in two RBIs, Caitlyn Brock scored two runs and Lily Brewer threw 10 strikeouts to lead Auburn High School to a 4-0 senior night win over Benjamin Russell High School on March 24.The Lady Tigers (7A)...
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Auburn shuts out Opelika in both girls’ and boys’ games

BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER AUBURN — Having lost their first matchups against Auburn High School earlier this season, the Opelika High School girls and boys soccer teams travelled to Duck Samford Stadium on March 27 with revenge on their minds.Instead, the Lady...
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Smiths Station walks off Beauregard in extra-inning thriller, 5–4

BY SAMUEL JONESFOR THE OBSERVER SMITHS STATION — Smiths Station defeated Beauregard 5–4 in an extra-inning battle Monday night, ending the game with a walk-off single in the bottom of the eighth inning.With the score tied at four, second baseman Chloe Johnson...
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