Three city baseball teams finish season in state tournament
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Three Sylacauga Cal Ripken league teams finished in the top four in their respective age groups following state all-star tournaments last weekend.
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Auburn basketball’s roster outlook after the NBA draft
Not only did Auburn lose Bryce Brown, Malik Dunbar and Horace Spencer to graduation, but they also lost underclassmen Jared Harper and Chuma Okeke as they decided to leave their names in the draft.
Auburn’s historic season comes to an end; Louisville eliminates Tigers from CWS
OMAHA, Neb. - At some point, journeys must come to an end, but, for Auburn, it wasn’t without a fight.
Auburn was eliminated from the College World Series after losing to Louisville 5-3 in a game that spanned two days due to a rain delay.... Read More.
Auburn falls apart late; error helps Mississippi State to walk-off win in CWS
OMAHA, Neb. - This time, Auburn was on the other side of a comeback as the Tigers fell to Mississippi State 5-4 in the opening round of the College World Series.
Wild first inning propels Auburn to first College World Series since 1997
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - They were unstoppable. A whirlwind of gray jerseys crossed home plate creating an insurmountable lead.
Childersburg High School hires new head baseball coach
CHILDERSBURG, Ala. - Childersburg High School has its new head baseball coach.
Childersburg assistant coach Josh Podoris was named head coach, the school announced on Facebook Wednesday. Podoris, a Childersburg alumnus, graduated in 2009 and was a part of the program's state championship in 2007.... Read More.
Auburn fails to capitalize; North Carolina forces Game 3
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - Auburn will have to wait until Monday for a shot to punch their tickets to Omaha after the Tigers fell to North Carolina 2-0 in Game 2 of the Super Regional.
It was a strange day for both teams in a... Read More.
Auburn defeats North Carolina in Game 1 of Super Regional with dramatic comeback
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - North Carolina led 5-2 entering the eighth inning. Then, the game came to life.
In what was a quiet stroll for the North Carolina pitching staff through the first seven innings, the first game of the Chapel Hill Super Regional dramatically... Read More.
Omaha vision comes into focus for Auburn baseball
AUBURN, Ala. - Auburn head coach Butch Thompson will admit even he couldn't see the vision of advancing to a Super Regional at times this season.
Resolute Forest Products’ Coosa Pines Mill hosts annual golf tournament supporting abused children
HOOVER, Ala. - Resolute Forest Products Coosa Pines Mill hosted the 25th annual Log-a-Load golf tournament supporting Children's Hospital Intervention and Prevention Services (CHIPS) at Greystone Golf and Country Club on Wednesday.
Auburn advances to second-straight Super Regional for first time in program history
ATLANTA - Auburn (36-25) advanced to its second-straight Super Regional for the first time in program history after defeating Georgia Tech (43-19) 4-1 Sunday night. The Tigers swept the Atlanta Regional, defeating the No. 3 national seed Yellow Jackets in back-to-back days.
“This has probably... Read More.
Auburn dominates Coastal Carolina in opening game of Atlanta Regional
ATLANTA - Auburn brought the bats to Atlanta. The Tigers entered the tournament 10th in the SEC in runs scored, but they blasted Coastal Carolina 16-7 in the first game of the Atlanta Regional.
