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The Messi Effect

World-Famous Soccer Player Makes Switch to MLS BY WIL CREWSSPORTSCREWS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPINION — It’s rare when a moment is so global in its impact that it reaches the smallest places on Earth. The biggest headline circling the world of sports news this week is...

MLB Helps Auburn Pitch, Hit, Run

Major League Baseball's Pitch, Hit & Run event came to Auburn last weekend and provided boys and girls an opportunity to showcase their baseball and softball skills, with the opportunity of earning a chance to attend and compete for a championship during the 2023...

AU Tennis Alum Tim Puetz Named French Open Mixed Doubles Champion

CONTRIBUTED BY AU ATHLETICS  AUBURN — Auburn tennis alumnus Tim Puetz and partner Miyu Kato captured the mixed doubles championship at the French Open Thursday morning, June 8, on the clay courts at Roland Garros in Paris. Paired together for the first time in...

Ike Irish Named Collegiate Baseball Freshman All-American

CONTRIBUTED BY AU ATHLETICS  AUBURN — Auburn designated hitter Ike Irish has been named a 2023 Collegiate Baseball Freshman All-American, the publication announced last Wednesday. Irish becomes the 20th Freshman All-American in program history, including the...
OHS Basketball Starts Slow

OHS Basketball Starts Slow

OPELIKA — The Opelika High School Lady Bulldog basketball team has had a tough start to its season, losing each of its first four contests. OHS lost...

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Auburn Goes Crazy for Cadillac

Auburn Goes Crazy for Cadillac

BY WIL CREWS SPORTSCREWS@ OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM AUBURN — Interim Auburn head football coach Cadillac Williams said “it’s bigger than me” following the...

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‘Poka Pushes Past Bears

‘Poka Pushes Past Bears

PHOTOS BY MATT AUSTIN / FOR THE OBSERVER On Friday, Nov. 4, the varsity Loachapoka football team defeated Keith, 28-24, in the first round of the...

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Tigers Tame Pirates

Tigers Tame Pirates

PHOTOS BY JERRY BALLAS / FOR THE OBSERVER On Friday, Nov. 4, the varsity Auburn High Tigers defeated Fairhope, 35-17, in the first round of the...

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Hornets Head to Second Round

Hornets Head to Second Round

PHOTOS BY ROBERT NOLES / THE OBSERVER On Friday, Nov. 4, the varsity Beauregard Hornets defeated Marbury, 35-10, in the first round of the AHSAA 5A...

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