Recreation for Opelika-Auburn News http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/ en Opelika-Auburn News Copyright 2008 2008-08-20T14:11:00-06:00 AREA ROUNDUP: Smiths Station hosts Triple Crown http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/area_roundup_smiths_station_hosts_triple_crown/32180/ Smiths Station High School played host to the Triple Crown Championship, a running event made of various races on Saturday.

]]> Sat, 16 Aug 2008 22:40:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/area_roundup_smiths_station_hosts_triple_crown/32180/#When:03:40:00Z AREA ROUNDUP: Grand National honored http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/area_roundup_grand_national_honored/32103/ The September edition of Golf Magazine rated the “Top-100 Courses You Can Play,” it’s biennial ranking of the top courses across the country where membership is not a requirement to play.

]]> Fri, 15 Aug 2008 23:49:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/area_roundup_grand_national_honored/32103/#When:04:49:00Z SZVETITZ COLUMN: Random summer sports thoughts http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/szvetitz_column_random_summer_sports_thoughts/31246/ While waiting for Mike McCarthy’s blood pressure to come down, I started thinking ...

]]> Sun, 10 Aug 2008 00:03:01 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/szvetitz_column_random_summer_sports_thoughts/31246/#When:05:03:01Z Auburn Orange All-Stars eliminated by North Carolina http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/auburn_orange_all_stars_eliminated_by_north_carolina/31028/ LaGRANGE, Ga. — Auburn Orange had its chances, but just couldn’t seem to cash them in.

]]> Fri, 08 Aug 2008 00:20:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/auburn_orange_all_stars_eliminated_by_north_carolina/31028/#When:05:20:00Z Auburn Orange stays alive in AAA World Series http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/auburn_orange_stays_alive_in_aaa_world_series/30858/ LaGRANGE, Ga. — It’s becoming a trend.

]]> Wed, 06 Aug 2008 23:32:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/auburn_orange_stays_alive_in_aaa_world_series/30858/#When:04:32:00Z Auburn AAAs stay alive, beat Texas http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/auburn_aaas_stay_alive_beat_texas/30647/ LaGRANGE, Ga. — Things started getting eerily similar for Auburn Orange.

]]> Tue, 05 Aug 2008 22:30:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/auburn_aaas_stay_alive_beat_texas/30647/#When:03:30:00Z Auburn 14s eliminated from World Series http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/auburn_14s_eliminated_from_world_series/30607/ COVINGTON, Ga. — The Auburn 14-year-old Dixie Boys All-Star team’s World Series run has come to an end.

]]> Tue, 05 Aug 2008 19:03:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/auburn_14s_eliminated_from_world_series/30607/#When:00:03:00Z Auburn Orange AAAs fall to Florida http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/auburn_orange_aaas_fall_to_florida/30474/ LaGRANGE, Ga. — It wasn’t the way Auburn Orange hoped to open play in the 2008 Dixie Youth AAA (9-10) World Series.

]]> Mon, 04 Aug 2008 23:09:01 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/auburn_orange_aaas_fall_to_florida/30474/#When:04:09:01Z Auburn 14s stay alive in World Series http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/auburn_14s_stay_alive_in_world_series/30423/ COVINGTON, Ga. — After suffering its first loss of the 2008 Dixie Boys World Series on Sunday, the Auburn All-Star team battled back to beat Tennessee on Monday, 7-6, and stay alive in the double-elimination tournament.

]]> Mon, 04 Aug 2008 19:01:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/auburn_14s_stay_alive_in_world_series/30423/#When:00:01:00Z Auburn Orange opens AAA World Series today vs. Florida http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/auburn_orange_opens_aaa_world_series_today_vs_florida/30287/ Sometimes a loss is just what a team needs.

]]> Mon, 04 Aug 2008 00:05:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/auburn_orange_opens_aaa_world_series_today_vs_florida/30287/#When:05:05:00Z Georgia hands Auburn 14s first Dixie Boys World Series loss http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/georgia_hands_auburn_14s_first_dixie_boys_world_series_loss/30286/ COVINGTON, Ga. — The Auburn Dixie Boys (14) All-Stars fell, 11-5, to Columbia County, Ga., on Sunday to drop to the losers bracket of the Dixie World Series.

]]> Mon, 04 Aug 2008 00:03:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/georgia_hands_auburn_14s_first_dixie_boys_world_series_loss/30286/#When:05:03:00Z Local trio heading to Junior Nationals http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/local_trio_heading_to_junior_nationals/30285/ There’s nothing “junior” about this event.

]]> Mon, 04 Aug 2008 00:00:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/local_trio_heading_to_junior_nationals/30285/#When:05:00:00Z Auburn 14s open Dixie Boys World Series with win http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/auburn_14s_open_dixie_boys_world_series_with_win/30235/ COVINGTON, Ga. — It took a while, but the Auburn All-Stars were able to open the Dixie Boys (14) World Series with a win Saturday night.

]]> Sat, 02 Aug 2008 23:48:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/auburn_14s_open_dixie_boys_world_series_with_win/30235/#When:04:48:00Z Auburn 14s set for World Series http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/auburn_14s_set_for_world_series/30173/ Auburn has rebounded to win seven consecutive games to advance to this week’s Dixie Boys World Series in Covington, Ga. Auburn opens up the double-elimination tournament at 6 p.m. today against Virginia.

]]> Fri, 01 Aug 2008 23:19:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/auburn_14s_set_for_world_series/30173/#When:04:19:00Z Wyatt wins Junior Amateur http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/wyatt_wins_junior_amateur/29982/ The Alabama State Junior Amateur Championship wrapped up Thursday at Saugahatchee Country Club, with Bobby Wyatt emerging as the overall champion.

]]> Thu, 31 Jul 2008 23:40:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/wyatt_wins_junior_amateur/29982/#When:04:40:00Z AREA ROUNDUP: Homan gets ace at Indian Pines http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/area_roundup_homan_gets_ace_at_indian_pines/29981/ Area resident Nicholas R. Homan notched a hole-in-one July 22.

]]> Thu, 31 Jul 2008 23:39:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/area_roundup_homan_gets_ace_at_indian_pines/29981/#When:04:39:00Z Auburn’s Dixie World Series champs to arrive home at 6 p.m. http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/auburns_dixie_world_series_champs_to_arrive_home_at_6_pm/29918/ The Auburn Dixie Majors (17-19) All-Stars will return from Dyersburg, Tenn., where they won the World Series title Wednesday night, at 6 p.m. tonight.

]]> Thu, 31 Jul 2008 16:02:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/auburns_dixie_world_series_champs_to_arrive_home_at_6_pm/29918/#When:21:02:00Z AREA ROUNDUP: Hitchcock League final set http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/area_roundup_hitchcock_league_final_set/29830/ The Billy Hitchcock Men’s Senior Baseball League will conclude it’s 2008 season this weekend with the league championship series. 

]]> Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:03:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/area_roundup_hitchcock_league_final_set/29830/#When:05:03:00Z Auburn Dixie Majors win World Series http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/auburn_dixie_majors_win_world_series/29829/ DYERSBURG, Tenn. — The Auburn Dixie Majors (17-19) All-Stars needed two wins Wednesday to get the World Series title.

They got them both, and in entirely different ways.

]]> Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/auburn_dixie_majors_win_world_series/29829/#When:05:00:00Z Auburn Dixie Majors stay alive in World Series http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/auburn_dixie_majors_stay_alive_in_world_series/29614/ The win puts Auburn in the championship round against South Carolina today in the play-in game at 5 p.m. 

]]> Tue, 29 Jul 2008 23:06:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/auburn_dixie_majors_stay_alive_in_world_series/29614/#When:04:06:00Z DIXIE MAJORS WORLD SERIES: Auburn All-Stars improve to 2-0 http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/dixie_majors_world_series_auburn_all_stars_improve_to_2_0/29302/ DYERSBURG, Tenn. — The Auburn Majors (17-19) All-Stars continued their strong start to the World Series on Sunday.

]]> Sun, 27 Jul 2008 23:29:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/dixie_majors_world_series_auburn_all_stars_improve_to_2_0/29302/#When:04:29:00Z Auburn Majors capture win in first World Series game http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/auburn_majors_capture_win_in_first_world_series_game/29228/ DYERSBURG, Tenn. — The Auburn Majors (17-19) All-Stars got off to a good start in the Dixie World Series on Saturday.

]]> Sat, 26 Jul 2008 17:08:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/auburn_majors_capture_win_in_first_world_series_game/29228/#When:22:08:00Z Auburn 14s earn World Series bid http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/auburn_14s_earn_world_series_bid/29230/ SELMA — The Auburn Dixie Boys (14s) All-Stars clinched the state title with a 12-2, mercy-rule rout of Hartselle on Saturday.

]]> Sat, 26 Jul 2008 17:08:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/auburn_14s_earn_world_series_bid/29230/#When:22:08:00Z Auburn Majors All-Stars ready for World Series http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/auburn_majors_all_stars_ready_for_world_series/29206/ It’s a dream team of sorts.

]]> Fri, 25 Jul 2008 23:40:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/auburn_majors_all_stars_ready_for_world_series/29206/#When:04:40:00Z Auburn resident Smith headed to Hershey games http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/auburn_resident_smith_headed_to_hershey_games/29205/ Auburn resident Justin Thomas Smith will represent the 11-12 age group for the state of Alabama at the 31st annual Hershey’s Track & Field North American Final.

]]> Fri, 25 Jul 2008 23:30:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/auburn_resident_smith_headed_to_hershey_games/29205/#When:04:30:00Z Auburn Orange wins AAA state title http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/auburn_orange_wins_aaa_state_title/28942/ CLANTON — Auburn Orange is the Dixie Youth AAA (9-10) state champs.

]]> Thu, 24 Jul 2008 23:16:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/auburn_orange_wins_aaa_state_title/28942/#When:04:16:00Z U.S. Kids Golf Tour wraps up http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/us_kids_golf_tour_wraps_up/28941/ The Auburn Summer Local Tour of the Southeastern Junior Golf Tour wrapped up its season Thursday with the Grand National Championship at the Grand National Lake course.

]]> Thu, 24 Jul 2008 23:09:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/us_kids_golf_tour_wraps_up/28941/#When:04:09:00Z DIXIE YOUTH ROUNDUP: Auburn Orange in state title game http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/dixie_youth_roundup_auburn_orange_in_state_title_game/28655/ CLANTON — The Auburn Orange Dixie Youth AAA (9-10) All-Stars took a 3-2 win over Taylorsville on Wednesday night to advance to the state championship game.

]]> Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:21:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/dixie_youth_roundup_auburn_orange_in_state_title_game/28655/#When:04:21:00Z UPDATED: Auburn 14s win South state championship http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/auburn_14s_advance_to_state_title_game/28365/ THOMASVILLE — It wasn’t the best start, but that didn’t matter. The finish was perfect.

]]> Tue, 22 Jul 2008 13:13:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/auburn_14s_advance_to_state_title_game/28365/#When:18:13:00Z DIXIE ALL-STARS: Auburn AAAs still alive in state tournament http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/dixie_all_stars_auburn_aaas_still_alive_in_state_tournament/28269/ CLANTON — The Auburn Orange Dixie AAA (9-10) All-Star team beat Alexandria, 6-5, on Monday night to stay alive in the state tournament.

]]> Mon, 21 Jul 2008 22:59:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/dixie_all_stars_auburn_aaas_still_alive_in_state_tournament/28269/#When:03:59:00Z Auburn 14s pick up win http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/auburn_14s_pick_up_win/28087/ Auburn’s Dixie 14s All-Stars scattered 15 hits and hit five homers to knock off Troy, 23-6, in the state tournament in Thomasville.

]]> Sun, 20 Jul 2008 22:46:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/auburn_14s_pick_up_win/28087/#When:03:46:00Z Dial wins tournament, 10-year wager http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/dial_wins_tournament_10_year_wager/28086/ Minutes after Frank Dial won the Indian Pines Invitational on Sunday, he reached into his wallet and pulled out a piece of paper.

]]> Sun, 20 Jul 2008 22:40:01 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/dial_wins_tournament_10_year_wager/28086/#When:03:40:01Z Another quality field on tap for Indian Pines Invitational http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/another_quality_field_on_tap/27825/ When the 32nd annual Indian Pines Invitational tees off Saturday, the field will be smaller than it has been, but it will be packed with some of the best amateur golfers from around the Southeast.

]]> Thu, 17 Jul 2008 21:58:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/another_quality_field_on_tap/27825/#When:02:58:00Z DIXIE ALL-STARS: State time for local teams http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/state_time_for_local_teams/27824/ And that next step is the state tournament.

]]> Thu, 17 Jul 2008 21:54:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/state_time_for_local_teams/27824/#When:02:54:00Z Glidewell headed to final round of SJGT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/glidewell_headed_to_final_round_of_sjgt/27821/ Opelika’s Daniel Glidewell will have his shot at capturing the Southeastern Junior Golf Match Play title.

]]> Thu, 17 Jul 2008 21:48:01 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/glidewell_headed_to_final_round_of_sjgt/27821/#When:02:48:01Z AREA ROUNDUP: Area golfers excel in SJGT Match Play http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/area_roundup_area_golfers_excel_in_sjgt_match_play/27629/ Four area golfers won their first round matches Wednesday during the Southeastern Junior Golf Tour Match Play Championship at Grand National in Opelika.

]]> Wed, 16 Jul 2008 22:12:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/area_roundup_area_golfers_excel_in_sjgt_match_play/27629/#When:03:12:00Z Sellers, Leberte lead after stroke play at SJGT Match Play Championship http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/sellers_leberte_lead_after_stroke_play_at_sjgt_match_play_championship/27455/ The 2008 Southeastern Junior Golf Tour Match Play Championship is just now starting to hit is stride at Grand National in Opelika.

]]> Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:31:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/sellers_leberte_lead_after_stroke_play_at_sjgt_match_play_championship/27455/#When:05:31:00Z SZVETITZ COLUMN: Favre should stay retired http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/szvetitz_column_favre_should_stay_retired/27263/ Brett Favre still wants to play football.

]]> Tue, 15 Jul 2008 01:43:01 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/szvetitz_column_favre_should_stay_retired/27263/#When:06:43:01Z Sellers, Lee lead SJGT Match Play after first round of medal play http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/sellers_lee_lead_sjgt_match_play_after_first_round_of_medal_play/27262/ The first day of the Southeastern Junior Golf Tour’s Match Play Championship teed off Monday at Grand National in Opelika with William Sellers and Michael Lee leading the way.

]]> Tue, 15 Jul 2008 01:41:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/sellers_lee_lead_sjgt_match_play_after_first_round_of_medal_play/27262/#When:06:41:00Z Huge rally lifts Auburn Blue to District championship http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/huge_rally_lifts_auburn_blue_to_district_championship/27078/ Justin Agyemang picked the perfect time for his first hit of the Dixie Youth Majors All-Star season.

]]> Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:04:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/huge_rally_lifts_auburn_blue_to_district_championship/27078/#When:05:04:00Z Auburn Orange AAAs roll to state tourney http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/auburn_orange_aaas_roll_to_state_tourney/27077/ SMITHS STATION — After back-to-back rainouts, Auburn Orange didn’t want to think about playing Valley another day.

]]> Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:02:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/auburn_orange_aaas_roll_to_state_tourney/27077/#When:05:02:00Z AREA ROUNDUP: Auburn 17-19s top Selma http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/area_roundup_auburn_17_19s_top_selma/27076/ MONTGOMERY — The Auburn Dixie Majors (17-19) All-Stars got off to a good start in the Sub-State tournament at Paterson Field.

]]> Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:01:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/area_roundup_auburn_17_19s_top_selma/27076/#When:05:01:00Z Auburn Blue rolls past Opelika National, into District championship game http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/auburn_blue_rolls_past_opelika_national_into_district_championship_game/26857/ No matter what Auburn Blue achieves the rest of its season, the bottom of the third Thursday will be one for the memories.

]]> Thu, 10 Jul 2008 23:34:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/auburn_blue_rolls_past_opelika_national_into_district_championship_game/26857/#When:04:34:00Z Strohmeyer wins Southern Junior in playoff http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/strohmeyer_wins_southern_junior_in_playoff/26711/ The 38th annual Southeastern Junior Golf Tour Southern Junior at Saugahatchee Country Club ended in dramatic fashion.

]]> Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:16:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/strohmeyer_wins_southern_junior_in_playoff/26711/#When:05:16:00Z Auburn Orange takes win over Auburn Blue in Majors tournament http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/auburn_orange_takes_win_over_auburn_blue_in_majors_tournament/26709/ It was a stunning night of play at the Dixie Majors (11-12) All-Star District 10 tournament at West Ridge Park.

]]> Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:10:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/auburn_orange_takes_win_over_auburn_blue_in_majors_tournament/26709/#When:05:10:00Z DIXIE YOUTH ROUNDUP: Auburn Orange AAAs advance to District final http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/dixie_youth_roundup_auburn_orange_aaas_advance_to_district_final/26706/ SMITHS STATION — The Auburn Orange All-Stars cruised to a 12-1 win in four innings over Beauregard on Wednesday night in the Dixie Youth Majors (11-12) District 10 Tournament.

]]> Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:06:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/dixie_youth_roundup_auburn_orange_aaas_advance_to_district_final/26706/#When:05:06:00Z DIXIE YOUTH ROUNDUP: Tallassee tops Smiths Station on Saturday http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/dixie_youth_roundup_tallassee_tops_smiths_station_on_saturday/26222/ SMITHS STATION — Tallassee took a 13-8 win over Smiths Station in the Dixie Youth AAA (9-10) District 10 Tournament on Saturday night.

]]> Sun, 06 Jul 2008 23:27:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/dixie_youth_roundup_tallassee_tops_smiths_station_on_saturday/26222/#When:04:27:00Z Beauregard defeats Auburn Orange in Dixie Majors tournament opener http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/beauregard_defeats_auburn_orange_in_dixie_majors_tournament_opener/26186/ Beauregard pitcher Nathan Langley was in a jam.

]]> Sat, 05 Jul 2008 23:59:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/beauregard_defeats_auburn_orange_in_dixie_majors_tournament_opener/26186/#When:04:59:00Z Auburn Blue defeats Beauregard in AAA tourney http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/auburn_blue_defeats_beauregard_in_aaa_tourney/26185/ SMITHS STATION — Auburn Blue entered Saturday night’s first-round Dixie Youth AAA (9-10) District 10 Tournament game against Beauregard with the plan of conserving pitchers.

]]> Sat, 05 Jul 2008 23:48:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/auburn_blue_defeats_beauregard_in_aaa_tourney/26185/#When:04:48:00Z Dixie Youth District tournaments begin today http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/dixie_youth_district_tournaments_begin_today/26138/ It’s the next step for the Dixie Youth Baseball All-Stars.

]]> Fri, 04 Jul 2008 23:45:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/dixie_youth_district_tournaments_begin_today/26138/#When:04:45:00Z DIXIE YOUTH ROUNDUP: Auburn Ponytails win Thursday http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/dixie_youth_roundup_auburn_ponytails_win_thursday/26137/ The Auburn Ponytails All-Stars picked up a win in the District 5 Tournament opener at Felton Little Park on Thursday.

]]> Fri, 04 Jul 2008 23:44:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/dixie_youth_roundup_auburn_ponytails_win_thursday/26137/#When:04:44:00Z SZVETITZ COLUMN: Nothing more American than hot dog eating contest http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/szvetitz_column_nothing_more_american_than_hot_dog_eating_contest/26025/ Nothing says the Fourth of July like a hot dog eating contest.

]]> Thu, 03 Jul 2008 23:51:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/szvetitz_column_nothing_more_american_than_hot_dog_eating_contest/26025/#When:04:51:00Z DIXIE YOUTH ROUNDUP: Dadeville falls in extra innings http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/dixie_youth_roundup_dadeville_falls_in_extra_innings/26024/ Mary Beth Mulkey’s two-run single in the bottom of the 10th lifted Montgomery Gray to a 5-4 win over Dadeville in the opening game of the Dixie Ponytails (11-12) District 5 tournament at Felton Little Park in Auburn.

]]> Thu, 03 Jul 2008 23:49:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/dixie_youth_roundup_dadeville_falls_in_extra_innings/26024/#When:04:49:00Z Opelika Belles win Sub-District http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/opelika_belles_win_sub_district/26023/ Opelika defeated Valley for the second time in four days, 5-4, to claim the Dixie Belles (13-15) Sub-District championship on Tuesday.

]]> Thu, 03 Jul 2008 23:45:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/opelika_belles_win_sub_district/26023/#When:04:45:00Z Beauregard cruises past Valley for Sub-District championship http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/beauregard_cruises_past_valley_for_sub_district_championship/25854/ Hunter Hillyer was one of a handful of offensive stars Wednesday in Beauregard’s 15-0 win over Valley in the Dixie Majors (11-12) Sub-District 3 championship game.

]]> Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:03:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/beauregard_cruises_past_valley_for_sub_district_championship/25854/#When:05:03:00Z DIXIE YOUTH ROUNDUP: Auburn 14s win District title http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/dixie_youth_roundup_auburn_14s_win_district_title/25853/ HOLTVILLE — Auburn’s Dixie 14s captured their District title on Wednesday with a 12-3 win over Montgomery American.

]]> Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:01:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/dixie_youth_roundup_auburn_14s_win_district_title/25853/#When:05:01:00Z Auburn Blue Youth Majors win Sub-District 2 title http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/auburn_blue_youth_majors_win_sub_district_2_title/25672/ Auburn Blue did it again.

]]> Tue, 01 Jul 2008 23:08:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/auburn_blue_youth_majors_win_sub_district_2_title/25672/#When:04:08:00Z Auburn Orange AAAs win Sub-District 1 championship http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/auburn_orange_aaas_take_out_valley/25669/ VALLEY — Tyus Flakes couldn’t hide his giant smile after Auburn Orange’s 13-3 win over Valley on Tuesday at the Valley Sportsplex.
It’s hard to fault him.

]]> Tue, 01 Jul 2008 23:06:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/auburn_orange_aaas_take_out_valley/25669/#When:04:06:00Z DIXIE ALL-STAR ROUNDUP: Auburn Pre-Majors win District title http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/dixie_all_star_roundup_auburn_pre_majors_win_district_title/25667/ MONTGOMERY — Auburn’s Dixie Pre-Majors (15-16) All-Stars captured the District title Tuesday with a 6-1 win over AUM.

]]> Tue, 01 Jul 2008 23:04:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/dixie_all_star_roundup_auburn_pre_majors_win_district_title/25667/#When:04:04:00Z DIXIE ALL-STARS: Beulah, Beauregard nab wins http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/dixie_all_stars_beulah_beauregard_nab_wins/25535/ BEULAH — The Beauregard Dixie Youth Majors (11-12) All-Star Sub-District 3 tournament hit full stride Monday night. 

]]> Mon, 30 Jun 2008 23:30:01 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/dixie_all_stars_beulah_beauregard_nab_wins/25535/#When:04:30:01Z DIXIE YOUTH ROUNDUP: Big performances lift Auburn Pre-Majors http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/dixie_youth_roundup_big_performances_lift_auburn_pre_majors/21820/ MONTGOMERY — The Auburn All-Stars, led by a 3-for-4, grand slam, five-RBI performance from Patrick Carroll, roled to a win Saturday night.

]]> Sun, 29 Jun 2008 23:37:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/dixie_youth_roundup_big_performances_lift_auburn_pre_majors/21820/#When:04:37:00Z Former Opelika stars give back with football camp http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/former_opelika_stars_give_back_with_football_camp/21776/ Will Herring and Sajason Finley wanted a way to give back.

]]> Sat, 28 Jun 2008 23:47:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/former_opelika_stars_give_back_with_football_camp/21776/#When:04:47:00Z Auburn Blue wins big http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/auburn_blue_wins_big/21774/ Demikyle Holmes hammered the game’s fourth pitch for a home run and Auburn Blue never looked back, cruising to a 10-0, four-inning, mercy-rule win over Smiths Station in the Dixie Youth Majors (11-12) Sub-District 2 Tournament at Duck Samford Park.

]]> Sat, 28 Jun 2008 23:36:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/auburn_blue_wins_big/21774/#When:04:36:00Z Big inning lifts Beauregard to win http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/big_inning_lifts_beauregard_to_win/21772/ BEULAH — Through three innings of Saturday evening’s Dixie Youth Majors (11-12) Sub-District 3 Tournament game between Beulah and Beauregard, neither team could come up with the big hit.

]]> Sat, 28 Jun 2008 23:33:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/big_inning_lifts_beauregard_to_win/21772/#When:04:33:00Z DIXIE YOUTH ROUNDUP: Opelika American tops Beulah http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/dixie_youth_roundup_opelika_american_tops_beulah/21771/ UNION SPRINGS — Opelika American took control of the Dixie Youth AAA (9-10) Sub-District 2 Tournament with a 13-3 win over Beulah on Saturday.

]]> Sat, 28 Jun 2008 23:31:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/dixie_youth_roundup_opelika_american_tops_beulah/21771/#When:04:31:00Z DIXIE YOUTH: Auburn Blue, Smiths Station win in Majors tournament Friday http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/dixie_youth_auburn_blue_smiths_station_win_in_majors_tournament_friday/21717/ The Auburn Blue and Smiths Station All-Stars got wins on Night 1 of the Dixie Youth Majors (11-12) Sub-District 2 Tournament at Duck Samford Park.

]]> Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:00:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/dixie_youth_auburn_blue_smiths_station_win_in_majors_tournament_friday/21717/#When:05:00:00Z Sub-District tourneys for area All-Stars begin today http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/sub_district_tourneys_for_area_all_stars_begin_today/21601/ But the summer-long All-Star tournaments hit full stride today.

]]> Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:00:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/sub_district_tourneys_for_area_all_stars_begin_today/21601/#When:04:00:00Z DIXIE ROUNDUP: Auburn 13s rout Bellingrath http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/dixie_roundup_auburn_13s_rout_bellingrath/21400/ Auburn used an offensive explosion to move past Bellingrath, 28-13, in five innings Tuesday in the Dixie Boys 13-year-old All-Stars Sub-District tournament.

]]> Tue, 24 Jun 2008 23:19:01 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/dixie_roundup_auburn_13s_rout_bellingrath/21400/#When:04:19:01Z Area golfer to tee it up in Junior Amateur qualifier http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/area_golfer_tees_it_up_in_junior_amateur_qualifier_today/21398/ It’s only the second tournament Jordan Rumfelt has ever competed in, and, boy, is it a doosey.

]]> Tue, 24 Jun 2008 23:12:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/area_golfer_tees_it_up_in_junior_amateur_qualifier_today/21398/#When:04:12:00Z Opelika 13s mercy rule Auburn http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/opelika_13s_mercy_rule_auburn/21304/ The Opelika 13-year-old Dixie Boys All-Star team made short work of Auburn on Monday night in the Sub-District tournament at Duck Samford Park, winning 17-5 in five innings.

]]> Mon, 23 Jun 2008 22:37:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/opelika_13s_mercy_rule_auburn/21304/#When:03:37:00Z Auburn 14s win Dixie Youth Sub-District tournament http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/auburn_14s_win_dixie_youth_sub_district_tournament/21169/ The Auburn 14s captured the Dixie Youth Sub-District championship with a 20-8 win over Smiths Station on Sunday at West Ridge Park.

]]> Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:02:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/auburn_14s_win_dixie_youth_sub_district_tournament/21169/#When:05:02:00Z Auburn resident Dumas wins Alabama State Senior Amateur http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/auburn_resident_dumas_wins_alabama_state_senior_amateur/21155/ Bob Dumas shot a 4-under 68 to take a one-shot win in the Alabama State Senior Amateur Golf Tournament on Sunday.

]]> Sun, 22 Jun 2008 20:12:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/auburn_resident_dumas_wins_alabama_state_senior_amateur/21155/#When:01:12:00Z Opelika 13s cruise to easy win http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/opelika_13s_cruise_to_easy_win/21146/ It was a good day for Opelika’s Dixie 13s.

]]> Sat, 21 Jun 2008 23:20:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/opelika_13s_cruise_to_easy_win/21146/#When:04:20:00Z Dixie Youth Sub-District tournaments kick off http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/dixie_youth_sub_district_tournaments_kick_off/21097/ Dixie All-Stars baseball got its Sub-District tournaments under way Friday in Auburn and Opelika.

]]> Fri, 20 Jun 2008 23:54:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/dixie_youth_sub_district_tournaments_kick_off/21097/#When:04:54:00Z LAKE REPORT: Fishing a positive activity for kids http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/lake_report_fishing_a_positive_activity_for_kids/21096/ To say it is a challenge to raise kids this day and time is an understatement. Although I am old as dirt, I can relate because our youngest son, Shane, just graduated from college.

]]> Fri, 20 Jun 2008 23:49:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/lake_report_fishing_a_positive_activity_for_kids/21096/#When:04:49:00Z Dixie Youth tournaments starting up today in area http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/dixie_youth_tournaments_starting_up_today_in_area/20956/ Summertime in the Auburn-Opelika area means two things — hot weather and Dixie All-Star baseball and softball.

]]> Thu, 19 Jun 2008 23:15:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/dixie_youth_tournaments_starting_up_today_in_area/20956/#When:04:15:00Z AHS’ Hembrick-Holloman selected to play in Dixie Future Stars tournament http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/ahs_hembrick_holloman_selected_to_play_in_dixie_future_stars_tournament/20955/ Auburn High’s Jordan Hembrick-Holloman was selected to play in the Dixie Pre-Majors Future Stars Tournament in Montgomery, which will be held today-Sunday at Patterson Field.

]]> Thu, 19 Jun 2008 23:14:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/ahs_hembrick_holloman_selected_to_play_in_dixie_future_stars_tournament/20955/#When:04:14:00Z SZVETITZ: Rocco took a page from ‘Rocky’ http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/szvetitz_rocco_took_a_page_from_rocky/20588/ It’s easy to draw comparisons between Rocco Mediate and Rocky Balboa.

]]> Mon, 16 Jun 2008 22:40:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/szvetitz_rocco_took_a_page_from_rocky/20588/#When:03:40:00Z Morton gets first win in Braves’ victory http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/morton_gets_first_win_in_braves_victory/20477/ ANAHEIM, Calif. — After learning he would fly cross-country to make his major league debut, Charlie Morton had problems making connections. Getting from Richmond, Va., to Los Angeles got so tough, he nearly gave up.

]]> Sun, 15 Jun 2008 00:49:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/morton_gets_first_win_in_braves_victory/20477/#When:05:49:00Z Beauregard 7-8s win tournament opener http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/kids_teens/article/beauregard_7_8s_win_tournament_opener/20471/ SMITHS STATION — The Beauregard 7-8 machine pitch All-Stars took a 15-0 win over Ladonia to open the Sub-District Tournament on Saturday night.

]]> Sat, 14 Jun 2008 23:44:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/kids_teens/article/beauregard_7_8s_win_tournament_opener/20471/#When:04:44:00Z Blanco, Reyes lead Braves past Angels http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/blanco_reyes_lead_braves_past_angels/20433/ ANAHEIM, Calif — Gregor Blanco was 3-for-4 with two RBI singles and the Atlanta Braves beat the Los Angeles Angels, 5-2, on Friday night in their first meeting at the Big A.

]]> Fri, 13 Jun 2008 23:59:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/blanco_reyes_lead_braves_past_angels/20433/#When:04:59:00Z LAKE REPORT: Bonding at the Big Pine http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/lake_report_bonding_at_the_big_pine/20426/ Many of you have asked for a copy or a reprint of this story. I feel around Father’s Day is appropriate.

]]> Fri, 13 Jun 2008 23:37:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/lake_report_bonding_at_the_big_pine/20426/#When:04:37:00Z AREA ROUNDUP: Opelika youth track athletes reach state meet http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/area_roundup_opelika_youth_track_athletes_reach_state_meet/20042/ Along with 26 Opelika track and field athletes who qualified for the state event, a host of area golfers excel at a junior event this past weekend at Grand National.

]]> Tue, 10 Jun 2008 15:47:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/area_roundup_opelika_youth_track_athletes_reach_state_meet/20042/#When:20:47:00Z FISHING REPORT: Be careful of all dangers while fishing http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/fishing_report_be_careful_of_all_dangers_while_fishing/19795/ Ben Keisel, a 14-year-old regular, and his mom and dad, Tom and Patsy, came to the lake fishing the other day.

]]> Sat, 07 Jun 2008 00:23:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/fishing_report_be_careful_of_all_dangers_while_fishing/19795/#When:05:23:00Z ASA softball tourney kicks off in Auburn today http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/asa_softball_tourney_kicks_off_in_auburn_today/19654/ The City of Auburn will host the Amateur Softball Association (ASA) Gold Territory Tournament this weekend at the Auburn Softball Complex.

]]> Thu, 05 Jun 2008 23:59:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/asa_softball_tourney_kicks_off_in_auburn_today/19654/#When:04:59:00Z Youth golf program kicks off http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/youth_golf_program_kicks_off/19157/ It just makes sense.

]]> Sun, 01 Jun 2008 23:37:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/youth_golf_program_kicks_off/19157/#When:04:37:00Z LAKE REPORT: Big John about more than catching fish http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/lake_report_big_john_about_more_than_catching_fish/19061/ One day I looked up to see a large bearded man wearing bib overhauls come through the front door of the bait house. I didn’t know whether to run or grab a stick. 

]]> Fri, 30 May 2008 23:18:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/lake_report_big_john_about_more_than_catching_fish/19061/#When:04:18:00Z LAKE REPORT: How lucky we all are http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/lake_report_how_lucky_we_all_are/18402/ More and more folks are finding our little hideaway nestled in the backwoods of Lee County. 

]]> Fri, 23 May 2008 23:52:01 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/lake_report_how_lucky_we_all_are/18402/#When:04:52:01Z Cox signs contract extension with Braves http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/cox_signs_contract_extension_with_braves/18369/ ATLANTA — Bobby Cox, saying he’s still having fun with the game, has agreed to a one-year contract extension to manage the Atlanta Braves through 2009.

]]> Fri, 23 May 2008 16:56:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/cox_signs_contract_extension_with_braves/18369/#When:21:56:00Z LAKE REPORT: Ladies make good fisherwomen http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/lake_report_ladies_make_good_fisherwomen/13935/ Lee County Lake has many good lady anglers, but they never seem to get the respect they deserve.

]]> Fri, 16 May 2008 23:52:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/lake_report_ladies_make_good_fisherwomen/13935/#When:04:52:00Z LAKE REPORT: Bass removal key to lake’s health http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/lake_report_bass_removal_key_to_lakes_health/13286/ This is the time of year I ask all anglers, especially bass anglers, to help us reduce the population of bass in the lake.

]]> Sat, 10 May 2008 00:17:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/lake_report_bass_removal_key_to_lakes_health/13286/#When:05:17:00Z LAKE REPORT: Little surprises happen every day http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/lake_report_little_surprises_happen_every_day/12591/ Every now and then, unexpected occurrences at the lake give rise to an exciting moment that has absolutely nothing to do with fishing.

]]> Sat, 03 May 2008 00:43:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/lake_report_little_surprises_happen_every_day/12591/#When:05:43:00Z Busch takes Aaron’s 499 for second win of season http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/busch_takes_aarons_499_for_second_win_of_season/12085/ TALLADEGA — The guy given such nicknames as “Wild Thing” and “Rowdy” calmly rolled to the finish line after the yellow caution flag waved following a multi-car wreck near the back of the pack on the final lap.

]]> Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:19:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/busch_takes_aarons_499_for_second_win_of_season/12085/#When:05:19:00Z No boring racing this year at Talladega http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/no_boring_racing_this_year_at_talladega/12083/ TALLADEGA — Boring?

]]> Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:14:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/no_boring_racing_this_year_at_talladega/12083/#When:05:14:00Z Talladega Notebook http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/talladega_notebook/12082/ TALLADEGA – Kyle Busch ought to have his Victory Lane celebration down pat.

]]> Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:10:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/talladega_notebook/12082/#When:05:10:00Z ROBINSON COLUMN: Talladega had inauspicious start http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/robinson_column_talladega_had_inauspicious_start/12034/ From Richard Petty to Richard Brickhouse.

]]> Sat, 26 Apr 2008 23:54:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/robinson_column_talladega_had_inauspicious_start/12034/#When:04:54:00Z LAKE REPORT: ‘The carp-catching man’ http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/lake_report_the_carp_catching_man/11962/ We have talked in depth about the fish in the lake most anglers target.

]]> Sat, 26 Apr 2008 01:09:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/lake_report_the_carp_catching_man/11962/#When:06:09:00Z May finishes 65th in Olympic Trials http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/may_finishes_65th_in_olympic_trials/11452/ BOSTON — Auburn theatre professor Heather May failed to qualify for the Olympics in the Marathon Olympic Trials on Sunday.

]]> Sun, 20 Apr 2008 23:05:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/may_finishes_65th_in_olympic_trials/11452/#When:04:05:00Z LAKE REPORT: High times for bream fishing http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/lake_report_high_times_for_bream_fishing/11357/ All signs point to a bumper crop of bream for our anglers this year.

]]> Sat, 19 Apr 2008 00:16:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/lake_report_high_times_for_bream_fishing/11357/#When:05:16:00Z Marathon running a way for Mays to push herself to greater heights http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/marathon_running_a_way_for_mays_to_push_herself_to_greater_heights/10875/ Heather May just wanted to see if she could do it.

]]> Sun, 13 Apr 2008 00:13:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/recreation/article/marathon_running_a_way_for_mays_to_push_herself_to_greater_heights/10875/#When:05:13:00Z