By Wil Crewssportscrews@opelikaobserver.com The smallest SEC recruiting class of 2022 got even smaller last week. Opelika’s Jarrell Stinson, a 2022...
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Auburn’s Nix to Host Family Football Camp
By Wil Crewssportscrews@opelikaobserver.com Auburn Quarterback Bo Nix is using the NCAA’s new name, image and likeness rules to his benefit once...
Auburn Football: Anticipation, Excitement and Something New
by Maddie JoinerFor the Opelika Observer Try and picture it. Your alarm goes off bright and early on Saturday morning. The ringing is loud and...
Opelika Soccer to Represent at North-South All-Star Game
By Wil Crews sportscrews@opelikaobserver.com Opelika boys’ soccer player Ethan Neman and Opelika boys’ soccer coach Derek Hovell will be...
War Ready, McCormick Ready for TBT
By Wil Crewssportscrews@opelikaobserver.com War Ready is making its final preparations for The Basketball Tournament (TBT), beginning on July 16 in...
Opelika Falls in Dixie Youth Baseball State Tournament
ON THE MARKD. MARK MITCHELL The Dixie Boys State tournament ended late Sunday at Opelika's West Ridge Park. Dothan all-stars won the Junior Dixie...
OHS to Host Back to School Youth Baseball Camp July 26-28
By Maddie JoinerFor the Opelika Observer Calling all baseball stars ages 6-12. Opelika High School is hosting its annual youth baseball camp July...
Opelika’s Booth Set to Join AHSAA
BY WIL CREWS SPORTSCREWS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM Long time Opelika girls’ basketball coach Devin Booth is stepping down after 12 seasons. As first...
Win At Home: 1996 Olympics
Contributed by Kim Graham In 1996, I attended the Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia. I had the privilege of watching world-class athletes compete...