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Players of the Week – Sept 21 & 22, 2023

OPELIKASr. Jamarvion Jenkins12 tackles AUBURN HIGH SCHOOLSr. QB Henry Allen5 of 9, 131 yards, rushed for 59 yards, 3 TDsLEE-SCOTTSenior WR Jake White5 catches, 152 yards,5 TDs including a 75 yardkickoff return LOACHAPOKAAnthony Wheat — OffenseJamari Payne ...

New Business Serves Pickleball Needs

BY JAKAI SPIKES / FOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA —Whether you’re experienced in the game of PickleBall or a first-timer, the Dink and Volley Pickleball store is here to cater to consumers' pickleball needs.Owner Deirdre Hill said that the pickleball boutique will open in...

Friday Night Lights Recap: Week 5

BY D. MARK MITCHELLTHE OBSERVER BY D. MARK MITCHELLTHE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY —The high school football regular season is almost half over, with several teams completing their fifth game last week.LOACHAPOKA | NOTASULGAThe Loachapoka Indians won the "Battle of Highway...

Opelika High School Pep Rally

PHOTOS BY ROBERT NOLES / THE OBSERVER 2023-09-21 Opelika PepRally 2023-09-21 Opelika PepRally 2023-09-21 Opelika PepRally 2023-09-21 Opelika PepRally 2023-09-21 Opelika PepRally 2023-09-21 Opelika PepRally 2023-09-21 Opelika PepRally 2023-09-21 Opelika PepRally...

Bulldogs, Hornets Battle in Local Showdown

Bulldogs, Hornets Battle in Local Showdown

Mar 23, 2022

The Opelika High School varsity baseball team defeated the varsity Beauregard High School baseball team, 14-2, and 10-1, last week in a...

Opelika Girls Soccer Turning Heads

Opelika Girls Soccer Turning Heads

Mar 16, 2022

By Harrison Tarr For the Observer With spring officially here, the grass continues to grow greener on the pitch at the Opelika Sportsplex and...

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...

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...

Auburn High Baseball Aiming High

Mar 16, 2022

BY HARRISON TARR FOR THE OBSERVER There is no task more challenging than defending a state title in high school sports. Between player turnover,...

Bulldogs Battle in East Alabama Classic

Bulldogs Battle in East Alabama Classic

Mar 16, 2022

2022-03-10 East Alabama Classic 2022-03-10 East Alabama Classic 2022-03-10 East Alabama Classic 2022-03-10 East Alabama Classic 2022-03-10 East...

OHS Soccer Earns Marquee Win Over Trinity

OHS Soccer Earns Marquee Win Over Trinity

Mar 16, 2022

2022-03-10 VB Soccer Opelika - Trinity 2022-03-10 VB Soccer Opelika - Trinity 2022-03-10 VB Soccer Opelika - Trinity 2022-03-10 VB Soccer Opelika -...

Breaking Down Auburn’s Opening NCAA Tournament Matchup

Breaking Down Auburn’s Opening NCAA Tournament Matchup

Mar 16, 2022

By Wil Crews sportscrews@opelikaobserver.com The Auburn Tigers men’s basketball team enters the NCAA Tournament as a No. 2 seed and will face...

Opinion: The Case for Auburn to Win March Madness

Opinion: The Case for Auburn to Win March Madness

Mar 16, 2022

BY HARRISON TARR FOR THE OBSERVER Turning the calendars to March means something different to everyone. For some, it signifies the nearing of warmer...

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