by The Observer Staff | Jul 5, 2023 | D. Mark Mitchell
OPINION — The Opelika High School Bulldog football team recently finished up six weeks of workouts, including 7-on-7 tournaments and drills and team camps. Head coach Erik Speakman enters his 24th season at OHS and 7th season as the Bulldog’s head coach....
by The Observer Staff | Jul 5, 2023 | Featured, Schools, Sports
BY WIL CREWS SPORTSCREWS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM LEE COUNTY — The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) announced in May that beginning in the 2023 season, high school basketball teams will shoot two free throws for common fouls...
by The Observer Staff | Jul 5, 2023 | Featured, Schools, Sports
BY NOAH GRIFFITH FOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — About two months after Brady Campbell became the first male to win a 7A State Championship at Opelika in February, Opelika hired a new wrestling coach in Lee Simpson. Campbell, who was just a sophomore last...
by The Observer Staff | Jul 5, 2023 | Community, Sports
The American Junior Golf Association June 4 through 7 hosted its Ninja Junior All-Star Series Junior-Am at Grand National Lake Course in Opelika. The event was presented by AO Tourism. PHOTOS BY MATT AUSTIN/FOR THE...
by The Observer Staff | Jul 5, 2023 | Sports
The Beulah, LaFayette and Notasulga varsity football teams participated in a 7-on-7 camp at Beulah High School June 29. Beulah begins its 2023 season Aug. 17 with a Jamboree against Woodland and Gaylesville. LaFayette begins its 2023 season Aug. 26 against Loachapoka....
