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Tigers to Play in 2024 Maui Jim Maui Invitational

CONTRIBUTED BY AU ATHLETICS AUBURN — Auburn will make its second all-time appearance at the Maui Jim Maui Invitational as the 2024 tournament field was unveiled on Tuesday. The Tigers are joined in the field by Colorado, Dayton, Iowa State, Memphis, Michigan State,...

Beulah Football Releases 2023 Schedule

BY WIL CREWSSPORTSCREWS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM BEULAH — The Beulah Bobcats varsity football team last week announced the release of its 2023 schedule. Beulah finished 2022 with a 1-9 record, finishing fifth in Region 4 of Class 3A in the Alabama High School Athletic...

Opelika Softball Getting Tough First Taste of New Division

BY NOAH GRIFFITH FOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Opelika High School Softball has all six of its seniors batting over the .300 mark, but the Bulldogs are still finding their identity as a first-year 7A team. At 10-12, OHS is 0-3 in region play with two double-digit losses...

Derrian Gobourne to Represent Auburn at NCAA Championship

CONTRIBUTED BY AUBURN UNIVERSITY AUBURN — Fifth year Derrian Gobourne will represent Auburn gymnastics at the 2023 NCAA Championship as an individual competitor, the NCAA announced Monday. Gobourne will compete on floor as she finished first in the first session...
Pickleball Prowess

Pickleball Prowess

Paddles were up and ready this past weekend for Opelika SportsPlex’s Paddles at the Plex. This four-day tournament brought over 350 pickleball...

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Dawgs in Training

Dawgs in Training

Hosted by Opelika Parks & Rec, the Back to the Dawghouse football camp returned to Bulldog Stadium at Opelika High School this year. The free,...

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