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Lee-Scott surges past Thorsby in second round

BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER AUBURN — After a reinvigorated Lee-Scott Academy baseball team dominated in the first round of the 3A playoffs, they sought to put together an equally strong showing against Thorsby High School.The No. 8 Warriors (24-11) did just that and...
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Sheppard shines as Tigers top the Trojans

BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER AUBURN — As one of the top-ranked baseball teams in the state, Auburn High School looked to start the postseason off hot against Daphne High School.The No. 5 Tigers (27-11) got off to an ideal start, sweeping the Trojans (18-17) 2-1 and...
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Auburn girls win state, Opelika’s Caldwell sets state record

BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — Auburn High School's girls track and field team captured the Class 7A state championship on May 2, ending a four-decade drought with a 112.5-point performance that topped runner-up Hoover High School (100 points) and...
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Lady Hornets claim area tourney at home

BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER BEAUREGARD — Winning area tournament titles is nothing new to Beauregard High School’s softball team.However, the Lady Hornets faced a rare opportunity: to claim the 5A Area 6 trophy on their home field for the first time since 2018.With...
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