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McCall named AD at Lee-Scott

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Lee-Scott Academy has announced the hiring of Clay McCall as the school’s new Executive Director of Athletics.McCall comes to Lee-Scott from Bob Jones High School in Madison, where he has been the Patriots’ athletic director for...

Trinity Christian School rules at AISA state tennis championships

Sweeps boys and girls singles, team and doubles titles Opelika’s Trinity Christian School tennis team captured the AISA Boys State Championship on Tuesday in Montgomery. Pictured above are Coaches Brenda Nell and Julia Gunter, Matthew Cornelius, Will Fisher, Cole...

OMS history teacher wins fourth weight lifting national championship

Opelika Middle School history teacher Justin Devereux won his fourth National Championship Title at the 2024 USA Masters National Weightlifting Championship held April 13 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Devereux totaled 251 kgs (553lbs) in the combined snatch and clean...

Central-Phenix City baseball ranked No. 1 in the nation

BY NOAH GRIFFITHFOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY –– Central-Phenix City baseball is ranked as the top high school team in the country in multiple nationwide polls.The Red Devils are off to a 24-1 start with a sole loss to Mill Creek, Georgia, earning them the No. 1 spot in...

OPELIKA CLINCHES REGION CHAMPIONSHIP

OPELIKA CLINCHES REGION CHAMPIONSHIP

Oct 20, 2021

ON THE MARKD. MARK MITCHELL The Opelika varsity football team scored 21 points in the first half and added 14 points in the third quarter to beat...

Warriors Crush Colts

Warriors Crush Colts

Oct 20, 2021

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

Hornets Swarm Panthers 41-14

Hornets Swarm Panthers 41-14

Oct 20, 2021

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

Bobcats Trample Eagles, Return to Winning Ways

Bobcats Trample Eagles, Return to Winning Ways

Oct 20, 2021

By HARRISON TARRFOR THE OBSERVER For fans of the Beulah High School Bobcats, the 2021 season has been a test of dedication. With a young team...

Indians Down Eagles, Keep Playoff Hopes Alive

Oct 20, 2021

By HARRISON TARRFOR THE OBSERVER When the Loachapoka Indians took the field at home on Friday night to take on visiting Autaugaville, head coach...

Local Recruits Selected to Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Game

Local Recruits Selected to Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Game

Oct 20, 2021

BY WIL CREWSSPORTSCREWS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM The AHSAA released the rosters for the 35th annual Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Football Classic last...

REGION CHAMPS!

REGION CHAMPS!

Oct 20, 2021

2021-10-15 Opelika 35 Valley 0 Opelika Wins Regional2021-10-15 Opelika 35 Valley 0 Opelika Wins Regional2021-10-15 Opelika 35 Valley 0 Opelika Wins...

Leader of the Pack: OHS Names 2021 Homecoming Queen

Leader of the Pack: OHS Names 2021 Homecoming Queen

Oct 20, 2021

PHOTOS BY ROBERT NOLES / THE OBSERVER Senior Quandraniya Walton was crowned the 2021 Opelika Homecoming Queen at Friday night's home game.

SENIOR NIGHT SMACKDOWN

SENIOR NIGHT SMACKDOWN

Oct 20, 2021

PHOTOS BY JERRY BALLAS / FOR THE OBSERVER Lee-Scott sent its seniors off the right way with a 42-0 victory over Hooper Academy Friday night.

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