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World Series a Smashing Hit in Opelika

BY RUSTY ARMSTRONG FOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Over five exciting days, starting from Friday, July 21, a total of 22 gripping games took place at the picturesque West Ridge Park in Opelika, marking the 2023 Jr. Dixie Boys Baseball (DBB) World Series. Nine states...

Lee-Scott Hires New Head Baseball Coach

CONTRIBUTED BYLEE-SCOTT ATHLETICS AUBURN — Lee-Scott Academy (LSA) has announced the hiring of Jarrod Cook as the school’s new varsity head baseball coach. Cook comes to Lee-Scott from Trinity Presbyterian School, where he served on the baseball staff for the past 14...

O-Day a Day to Remember

Opelika's annual giving back to the community event, O-Day, was held Sunday, July 30, at Covington Park in Opelika. Attendees were encouraged to bring tents and chairs to the free event as spectators enjoyed the free food and gathered for the day's flag football game.

Opelika Falls Short in Junior Boys World Series

OPINION — The city of Opelika and AO Tourism partnered to host the Dixie Boys Baseball (DBB) Junior World Series at West Ridge Park from July 21 through 26. The 12 team double-elimination tournament features teams representing 10 states, including Dothan and Opelika...
Spring Sports Underway

Spring Sports Underway

OPELIKA — Opelika's girls and boys soccer teams opened the 2023 season Thursday night against American Christian Academy at the W. James Samford...

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