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O-Day a Day to Remember

Opelika's annual giving back to the community event, O-Day, was held Sunday, July 30, at Covington Park in Opelika. Attendees were encouraged to bring tents and chairs to the free event as spectators enjoyed the free food and gathered for the day's flag football game.
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Opelika Falls Short in Junior Boys World Series

OPINION — The city of Opelika and AO Tourism partnered to host the Dixie Boys Baseball (DBB) Junior World Series at West Ridge Park from July 21 through 26. The 12 team double-elimination tournament features teams representing 10 states, including Dothan and Opelika...
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AHSAA Director Opens High School Football Media Days

BY WIL CREWS SPORTSCREWS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM LEE COUNTY — Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) Executive Director Alvin Briggs kicked off the sixth annual East Alabama High School Media Days at the Bottling Plant Event Center in Opelika on Tuesday. Briggs,...
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Loachapoka Football Ready to Encore Successful 2022

BY WIL CREWS SPORTSCREWS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM LOACHAPOKA — The Loachapoka High School varsity football team is looking to continue building on “The ‘Poka Way.” “The main thing about the ‘Poka Way is getting back to the tradition of Loachapoka High School,” said head...
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Auburn Tips Off Season With Win

Auburn Tips Off Season With Win

Nov 10, 2021

CONTRIBUTED BYAU ATHLETICS Dominating at both ends, Auburn tipped off the 2021-22 season with a 77-54 win Tuesday vs. Morehead State at Auburn...

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Final Four Bound

Final Four Bound

Nov 10, 2021

Monday night, the varsity Smiths Station girls' flag football team defeated Wenoah high school, 14-6, to advance to the semi finals of the AHSAA...

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Bulldogs

Bulldogs

Nov 10, 2021

2021-11-05 Opelika vs Northridge Opelika wins 45 to 20 over Northridge2021-11-05 Opelika vs Northridge Opelika wins 45 to 20 over...

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Who’s Up Next?

Who’s Up Next?

Nov 10, 2021

Previewing the 2021-22 Opelika Varsity Boys’ Basketball Team BY WIL CREWSSPORTSCREWS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM After taking charge of the Bulldogs for the...

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