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Opelika defeats Beauregard in boys and girls soccer

BY DANIEL SCHMIDT FOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Senior night. For those soon to graduate and embark on their next stage of life, it can be a bittersweet opportunity to celebrate their achievements and strive for one last home victory.Both of Opelika High School’s soccer...

Beauregard football coach resigns

Beauregard High football coach Justin Jones resigned as Hornet head football coach Monday. Jones, 25-19 in four years, led the Hornets to three straight playoff berths including a trip to the quarterfinals in 2022.

Hornets sting Rams in varsity baseball

Bulldogs, Tigers split baseball doubleheader

BY DANIEL SCHMIDTFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — With a coveted playoff spot hanging in the balance, both Auburn High School and Opelika High School faced a huge step toward qualifying for the postseason on April 10.For now, OHS remains in the driver’s seat for a runner-up...

Lee-Scott Girls Soccer Claims Second State Title in Three Years

Apr 26, 2023

BY WIL CREWS SPORTSCREWS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM AUBURN — The varsity Lee-Scott girls soccer team captured the AISA Class 3A state title by defeating...

Bulldogs Soccer Returns to Playoffs

Apr 26, 2023

OPELIKA — Opelika's girls and boys soccer teams last week advanced to the AHSAA Class 7A State Playoffs, finishing second in their Area after...

Auburn High Softball Ready to Ride Turnaround Season into Playoffs

Apr 26, 2023

BY NOAH GRIFFITH FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — With just one regular-season tournament left to play, Auburn High School softball has won 27 (update...

The Loveliest Roller Coaster on the Plains: The wild ride that has been Auburn baseball in 2023

Apr 26, 2023

BY DANIEL LOCKE FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — The Auburn Tigers baseball team has had an interesting season to say the least. After making it to...

Glenwood Baseball Posts Best Regular Season Since 2016

Apr 26, 2023

BY NOAH GRIFFITH FOR THE OBSERVER SMITHS STATION — Glenwood had the bar set high with 12 returning seniors this season, and the Gators justified the...

Pearl Hires Coaching Veteran, Former NBA Champion Williams

Apr 26, 2023

CONTRIBUTED BY AU ATHLETICS AUBURN — Corey Williams, a 23-year coaching veteran and player for the 1993 NBA Champion Chicago Bulls, has been hired...

Talented Transfer Guard Johnson to Make Impact

Apr 26, 2023

CONTRIBUTED BY AU ATHLETICS AUBURN — Chaney Johnson is the latest Auburn men’s basketball signee for head coach Bruce Pearl. The 6-foot-7, 215-pound...