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Opelika Starts 0-1

OPINION — Thompson (1-0) defeated Opelika (0-1) 44-13 last Friday in the AHSAA “Kickoff Classic” at Montgomery's Cramton Bowl. The Warriors defense held the Dogs to 13 points, 86 rushing yards and 162 passing yards, while their offense rushed for 146 yards and passed...
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Friday Night Lights Recap: Week 1

BY WIL CREWS SPORTSCREWS@ OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM LEE COUNTY — Several area high school football teams began their seasons last weekend. Auburn, Beauregard, Beulah and Loachapoka each rolled to easy victories and a 1-0 start to the 2023 season. Opelika and Smiths Station...
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Glenwood Continues Hot Start Roaring Past Brookstone

BY NOAH GRIFFITH FOR THE OBSERVER SMITHS STATION –– Year two under head coach Ryan Nelson for Glenwood is off to a strong start with two season-opening defeats of Georgia opponents — most recently, a 38-17 win at Brookstone on Friday night. “I’m proud of our guys, you...
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Panther Pride Falls Short in Season Opener

BY ELI HUDSPETH FOR THE OBSERVER SMITHS STATION — The Bryant Garrison era is officially underway at Smiths Station. Taking charge of a new program presents many challenges for a head coach, and things started off rocky for Garrison and the Panthers in their season...
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OHS Competes in State Meet

OHS Competes in State Meet

Feb 9, 2022

ON THE MARKD. MARK MITCHELL The Alabama High School Athletic Association held the Indoor Track and Field Championship last weekend in the Crossplex...

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OHS Baseball Ready for 2022

OHS Baseball Ready for 2022

Feb 9, 2022

BY HARRISON TARRFOR THE OBSERVER As the weather grows steadily warmer in Opelika, it is nearly time to break out the bleacher chairs, grab a pack of...

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Signed, Sealed, Delivered!

Signed, Sealed, Delivered!

Feb 9, 2022

Beauregard High School had a signing ceremony on National Signing Day last Wednesday for student-athletes Zander Baird (left) and Lexi Raiford...

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