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Opelika Starts 0-1

OPINION — Thompson (1-0) defeated Opelika (0-1) 44-13 last Friday in the AHSAA “Kickoff Classic” at Montgomery's Cramton Bowl. The Warriors defense held the Dogs to 13 points, 86 rushing yards and 162 passing yards, while their offense rushed for 146 yards and passed...

Friday Night Lights Recap: Week 1

BY WIL CREWS SPORTSCREWS@ OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM LEE COUNTY — Several area high school football teams began their seasons last weekend. Auburn, Beauregard, Beulah and Loachapoka each rolled to easy victories and a 1-0 start to the 2023 season. Opelika and Smiths Station...

Glenwood Continues Hot Start Roaring Past Brookstone

BY NOAH GRIFFITH FOR THE OBSERVER SMITHS STATION –– Year two under head coach Ryan Nelson for Glenwood is off to a strong start with two season-opening defeats of Georgia opponents — most recently, a 38-17 win at Brookstone on Friday night. “I’m proud of our guys, you...

Panther Pride Falls Short in Season Opener

BY ELI HUDSPETH FOR THE OBSERVER SMITHS STATION — The Bryant Garrison era is officially underway at Smiths Station. Taking charge of a new program presents many challenges for a head coach, and things started off rocky for Garrison and the Panthers in their season...
Walk-Off Winners

Walk-Off Winners

The varsity Beauregard baseball team defeated Tallassee, 5-4, after a walk-off single in extra innings. According to Scorebook Live, the Hornets sit...

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Pitching Woes Haunt Auburn

Pitching Woes Haunt Auburn

BY DANIEL LOCKE FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — The Auburn Tigers have had an up-and-down season so far in 2023. The Tigers are 18-9-1 overall, and 3-6 in...

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Spring Break Rundown

Spring Break Rundown

OPELIKA —  Opelika City Schools were on spring break last week which allowed some student-athletes time off and others a chance to play out of...

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Beauregard Softball Improving

Beauregard Softball Improving

BY DANIEL LOCKE FOR THE OBSERVER BEAUREGARD — Spring sports are in full swing throughout the state of Alabama, and Beauregard High School softball...

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