Sports Articles

Lee-Scott’s Meyers Named ‘Back of the Year’ for AISA by Alabama Sports Writers

By Wil Crews sportscrews@opelikaobserver.com AUBURN — Lee-Scott senior running back George Meyers was announced by the Alabama Sports Writers Association (ASWA) as the Alabama Independent Association's (AISA) "Back of the Year" at the Mr. Football banquet in...

‘BigHouse Hustle’ Set for Jan. 21

BY KENDYL HOLLINGSWORTH KENDYLH@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — There’s still time to get started on those fitness New Year’s resolutions — and help foster families in the process. The BigHouse Foundation, a local nonprofit ministry aiming to meet the needs of foster...

Bulldogs Earn Road Victories Over Panthers  

Photos by Matt Austin The Opelika varsity boys and girls basketball teams travelled to Smiths Station last week and both earned victories. The Lady Bulldogs first defeated the Lady Panthers 51-29; the boys then won, 76-54. Smiths Station drops first games of 2023 to...

No. 5 Auburn Opens Season with 197.350 in Las Vegas

Lee Scores a 10.0 on Beam; Named SEC Gymnast of the Week CONTRIBUTED BY AU ATHLETICS LAS VEGAS —  The No. 5 Auburn gymnastics team opened the 2023 season with a bang, scoring a 197.350 at the inaugural Super 16 to finish third. The quad meet was held in the...
Warriors Crush Colts

Warriors Crush Colts

By Wil Crewssportscrews@opelikaobserver.com The Lee-Scott defense registered its second straight shutout Friday with a 42-0 win over the Hooper...

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Hornets Swarm Panthers 41-14

Hornets Swarm Panthers 41-14

by Rick Lanierfor the Observer Beauregard snapped a five game losing streak Friday night, soundly defeating Elmore County, 41-14, on senior night...

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