by The Observer Staff | Mar 11, 2025 | Community, Sports
On March 8, Auburn Parks & Rec hosted the Teen Gellyball Bonanza at Kiesel Park for ages 13-17. Gellyball is a low-impact, eco-friendly alternative to paintball that provides an adrenaline rush without the mess. Participants took part in a variety of guided games...
by The Observer Staff | Mar 11, 2025 | Sports
BY DANIEL SCHMIDTFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA – After dropping their opening game of 7A Area 4 play, the Opelika High School girls’ and boys’ soccer teams looked to get back on track at home against Auburn High School on March 5.Instead of regaining their footing, Opelika...
by The Observer Staff | Mar 11, 2025 | Sports
CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Opelika High School has named Craig Montel as the new athletic director. Coach Montel currently serves as Opelika Middle School’s athletic director, head seventh grade football coach, head baseball coach and PE teacher.“I have...
by The Observer Staff | Mar 11, 2025 | Column, D. Mark Mitchell
OPINION — Congratulations to Craig Montel on being named Athletic Director at Opelika High School. SOCCERThe Opelika High varsity boys soccer team lost to Auburn 5-1 and Enterprise 4-0 last week. The Bulldogs host Central-Phenix City on Thursday, March 17. The girls...
