Sports Articles

Catching Up with Opelika Boys Soccer

BY DANIEL LOCKE FOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The Opelika boys soccer team has enjoyed one of the best starts in the program’s recent history this season. The Bulldogs are 8-2 and have been looking like a title contender early. Head coach Derek Hovell gave his thoughts...

Getting up to Speed with Opelika Girls Soccer

Head coach Jacklyn Button (left) has Opelika girls soccer picking up area wins.  BY DANIEL LOCKE FOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The Opelika High School girls soccer team started its season in early February, and it's been an up-and-down year so far. The Bulldogs have...

Local High School Talent Named to ASWA All-State Basketball Rosters 

Glenwood head basketball coach Dusty Perdue was named AISA boys Coach of the Year by the Alabama Sports Writers Association this week. BY WIL CREWS SPORTSCREWS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM LEE COUNTY —  The Alabama Sports Writers Association this week announced its...

A Look at the Auburn High School Diamond

BY DANIEL LOCKE FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Baseball season has been underway for a few weeks now, and the Auburn High School Tigers varsity baseball team has 14 games under their belt now, holding a 8 -6 record.  The Tigers were crowned state champions in 2021 and...
OHS prepares for spring Jamboree

OHS prepares for spring Jamboree

2021-05-05 OHS Spring Football Practice2021-05-05 OHS Spring Football Practice2021-05-05 OHS Spring Football Practice2021-05-05 OHS Spring Football...

read more
Bullish Bobcats

Bullish Bobcats

Beulah softball cruises to area title By Wil Crewssportscrews@opelikaobserver.com The Beulah Bobcats varsity softball team was crowned area...

read more
Buried by Bessemer

Buried by Bessemer

By Wil CrewsSportsCrews@OpelikaObserver.com The Glenwood varsity baseball team saw its season come to an end last weekend with 10-9 and 15-0 defeats...

read more