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Run it Back, Plainsman Park: AU Baseball Repeats as Regional Host

BY NOAH GRIFFITH FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — In April, Auburn University baseball was sitting at 20-15-1 after a series loss at the hands of the Crimson Tide, and it waslooking like a rebuilding year after last year’s College World Series run.Down 7-0 in the third...

Six OHS Boys Named to All-Area Soccer Teams

BY NOAH GRIFFITHFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — After wrapping up its season on May 1, six Opelika High School boys soccer players were named to All-Area teams on Friday,May 26.In the first year in 7A, the Bulldog’s seniors paved the way.Three seniors were selected for...

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...

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...
Rodeo Rounds Out Weekend Events

Rodeo Rounds Out Weekend Events

2021-10-22 All Pro Rodeo Frontier Classic Rodeo Greg Norred2021-10-22 All Pro Rodeo Frontier Classic Rodeo Greg Norred2021-10-22 All Pro Rodeo...

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Warriors Crush Colts

Warriors Crush Colts

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

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Hornets Swarm Panthers 41-14

Hornets Swarm Panthers 41-14

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

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