Sports Articles

Opelika Hosts Atlantic South Pickleball Regional

The Opelika Sportsplex hosted the USA Pickleball Atlantic South Diamond Regional June 6 through 11. Seven-hundred-and-forty players registered for the tournament.

Austin 1st Foundation Raises Money for Rare Disease Research

PHOTOS BY ROBERT NOLES/THE OBSERVER

The Messi Effect

World-Famous Soccer Player Makes Switch to MLS BY WIL CREWSSPORTSCREWS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPINION — It’s rare when a moment is so global in its impact that it reaches the smallest places on Earth. The biggest headline circling the world of sports news this week is...

MLB Helps Auburn Pitch, Hit, Run

Major League Baseball's Pitch, Hit & Run event came to Auburn last weekend and provided boys and girls an opportunity to showcase their baseball and softball skills, with the opportunity of earning a chance to attend and compete for a championship during the 2023...

Auburn Looks to Find Positives, Fix Problems Following Georgia Loss

Oct 13, 2021

BY WIL CREWSSPORTSCREWS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM In a ruckus 24 hours of college football Saturday, the only feathers Auburn ruffled were its own. The...

Lee-Scott Defense Shines in Shutout Win

Oct 13, 2021

HARRISON TARRFOR THE OBSERVER When the Lee-Scott Academy Warriors traveled to Mongtomery, Alabama, on Friday night to take on the Knights of Valiant...

Panthers Mauled by Wildcats, Fall to 1-6

Oct 13, 2021

By Harrison TarrFor the Observer In the wake of a failed comeback against Jefferson Davis in week six, the Panthers of Smiths Station entered Friday...