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Together, Opelika Says ‘Game On’

BY WIL CREWS SPORTSCREWS@ OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — Saturday, June 17, children ages 5 to 18 are invited to play flag football with the Opelika Police Department (OPD) at its annual Together Opelika Game On event. The purpose of the event is to build positive...
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First Year in 7A Putting ‘The Opelika Way’ On Display

BY NOAH GRIFFITH FOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — With spring sports coming to a close, Opelika High School has now completed a full academic year since its move to 7A — a year full of ups and downs, according to Opelika Athletics Director Jamie Williams.  While it has...
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Tigers Get Their Quarterback

BY WIL CREWS SPORTSCREWS@OPELIKAOBSERVER AUBURN — Michigan State transfer quarterback Peyton Thorne announced Friday, May 5, his intentions to play for the Auburn Tigers in 2023. The former Spartan arrived on The Plains days ago and is the public frontrunner to win...
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Central Baseball Nearly Repeats State Title, Dominates Region in 2023

BY NOAH GRIFFITH FOR THE OBSERVER PHENIX CITY —  The Central High School baseball team returned to its facilities around 4 a.m. on Friday after battling two elimination games in the state championship versus Vestavia Hills, falling a game short of becoming repeat...
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Beauregard Softball Progressing

Beauregard Softball Progressing

Mar 16, 2022

Hornets Honored Maddie McClendon in Recent Game BY WIL CREWS SPORTSCREWS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM The Beauregard varsity softball team Monday faced off...

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Glenwood Getting Hot

Glenwood Getting Hot

Mar 16, 2022

BY WIL CREWS SPORTSCREWS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM Led by a dominant performance from sophomore Brandon McCrain, the varsity Glenwood baseball team...

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