by The Observer Staff | Dec 8, 2022 | Schools, Sports
CONTRIBUTED BY BHS BEAUREGARD — Staff Sgt. Joseph Glasgow and Tech Sgt. Greg Deachan from both the Air Force and Special Warfare Air Force are responsible for purchasing a new mat for the Beauregard High School wrestling program. These fine service men are the...
by The Observer Staff | Dec 7, 2022 | Community, Events
The city of Smiths Station held its annual Christmas Tree Lighting on Friday, Dec. 2 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Smiths Station Government Center. Fake snow, fireworks and Christmas cheer was enjoyed by all those in attendance. PHOTOS BY THE CITY OF SMITHS STATION / USED...
by The Observer Staff | Dec 7, 2022 | Sports
PHOTOS BY JERRY BALLAS / FOR THE OBSERVER The varsity Opelika High School girls’ basketball team defeated Loachapoka 40-35 in its home opener on Friday, Dec. 2. The win moved the Lady Bulldogs to 4-5 on the season in head coach Blake Smalley’s second...
by The Observer Staff | Dec 7, 2022 | Column, D. Mark Mitchell, Sports
OPELIKA — The AHSAA Swimmimg and Diving State Championship meet was held at Martin Aquatics Center on the Auburn University campus last Friday and Saturday. The following are the OHS swimmers who participated and their results. OHS GIRLS Opelika’s 200-yard Medley...
by The Observer Staff | Dec 7, 2022 | Sports
BY WIL CREWS SPORTSCREWS@ OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM AUBURN — Newly appointed Auburn head coach Hugh Freeze has much to do in little time. With the transfer portal now officially open, and with just over two weeks remaining before the national early signing day on Dec. 21,...
