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Remembering the Auburn-Opelika rivalry through softball

The Auburn-Opelika rivalry is one of the great high school rivalries in the state of Alabama. The softball series is no exception and on April 7, 2016, Opelika earned bragging rights. During the game, however, the events of the game transcended the rivalry, as Payton Powers achieved something that few

Auburn growth puts high demand on sports facilities

Auburn growth puts high demand on sports facilities

Auburn’s population has ballooned in the past 50 years with the city adding more than 53,000 residents since 1970.

Auburn dominates Senior Night, extends winning streak to five games

Auburn dominates Senior Night, extends winning streak to five games

Everything went right for Auburn High on Senior Night as the Tigers cruised by Central with a 9-0 victory that featured five different seniors getting on the score sheet. The win improved the Tigers’ record to 8-5-2 and extended the team’s winning streak to five. “Guys played well. I

Hutch Sprayberry taking on his last dance

Hutch Sprayberry taking on his last dance

Hutch Sprayberry has had a passion for baseball his entire life. His journey with the sport began in elementary school and now, as a senior, he pitches and plays center fielder for Lee-Scott. His season has been limited so far, as he was out for three weeks with an illness,

Remembering the Auburn vs. Opelika slugfest of 2012

For this week’s sports history feature, we took a look back on a defensive classic between two bitter Alabama rivals. Auburn High’s football team in 2012 was a buzzsaw. The Tigers lost only one regular season game all season and had a point differential of +224. Auburn boasted

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Glenwood’s McCraine Brothers Look to The Plains | The ObserverThe Observeropelikaobserver OpelikaObserver.com: Glenwood brothers Mason and Brandon McCraine have both verbally committed to play baseball at the school they have grown up rooting for: Auburn University. Dominant Pitching Duo Keeping AHS Softball Hot | The ObserverThe Observeropelikaobserver OpelikaObserver.com: Pitching

Gagliano's stellar career just getting started

Gagliano's stellar career just getting started

Navigating through high school is tough for any teenager. Balancing academics, growing as a person, and managing social life is no easy task. Throw into the mix being a multi-sport athlete and a three-star quarterback, and you're describing Roman Gagliano. Gagliano is a junior at Opelika High School,