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Athlete Spotlight: Madison Davis, Lee-Scott Academy

Athlete Spotlight: Madison Davis, Lee-Scott Academy

Last September, Lee-Scott Academy junior softball player Madison Davis became eligible for recruitment and started hearing from several universities. A month later, she was offered a softball scholarship from Samford University and committed the next day. Davis began playing softball as a 10-year-old after seeing her best friend play in

Auburn baseball looks to get hot in second half of season

Auburn baseball looks to get hot in second half of season

Auburn High’s 12-7 record might surprise some as they enter the midway point of the season. Auburn was ranked No. 21 in the nation by MaxPreps to begin the season but has since fallen out of the Alabama top 25 rankings. The Tigers faced a daunting slate this past

Lee-Scott's dominant run produced incredible talent

For this week’s bit of sports history, we look at one of the most dominant athletic programs in Alabama Independent School Association history: the Lee-Scott Academy golf dynasty from 2006 to 2017. During the 12-season span, the Warriors captured the AISA Championship 10 times, kicked off by a three-peat

What we're reading

Sports journalism pieces about current sports stories related to our area and state from other media outlets. OpelikaObserver.com: Opelika varsity girls soccer continues to improve despite many injuries that have plagued the team all season. Head coach Jacklyn Button looks ahead to finishing area play and closing out the

Auburn vs. Opelika: A rivalry renewed in 7A

Auburn vs. Opelika: A rivalry renewed in 7A

With both teams back in the same 7A area classification, they can now compete again for postseason championships. Auburn Advance reporter Christopher Mendoza explores how that changes the nature of this longstanding rivalry.

Opelika baseball player earns state-level recognition

Opelika baseball player earns state-level recognition

Opelika High School senior catcher, Jake Smith, earned the title of PBR Alabama Mizuno Player of the Week during the third week of the season. After Smith went 7-for-10 on the week with three home runs, a double and 10 RBIs, Smith’s accomplishments have not gone unnoticed. “It'

Athlete Spotlight: Cade Edwards, Auburn HS

Athlete Spotlight: Cade Edwards, Auburn HS

“[Last season], I just missed all my friends. I missed playing with them, and they all wanted me to come back,” Edwards said. “So, I felt like I needed to come back and lead the team. I knew I’d fit right in.”