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Area Champion Beulah Softball Pushing Toward Ultimate Goal

BY WIL CREWS SPORTSCREWS@ OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM BEULAH — The varsity Beulah softball team has clinched the regular season area title and is playing some of its best ball ahead of the fast-approaching postseason. The Bobcats, 21-6 overall (4-0 in the area), will host the...

Lutzie 43 Foundation Announces Additions to Board of Directors

CONTRIBUTED BYTHE LUTZIE 43 FOUNDATION ATLANTA, GA — The Lutzie 43 Foundation announced the addition of Dave Edmondson and Blake Poole to the foundation’s board of directors. Both Edmondson and Poole bring years of knowledge and experience that will help the...

SU Women’s Golf Heading to Nationals

BY WIL CREWS SPORTSCREWS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — The Southern Union State Community College (SUSCC) women’s golf team is heading to Nationals in Garden City, Kansas, May 9 through 12. Southern Union’s golf program is in its second year, and after sending just...

Beauregard Softball Makes Statement in Tournament

BY DANIEL LOCKE FOR THE OBSERVER BEAUREGARD — Softball season continues to ramp up as April moves along and the postseason is not far away. The Beauregard Hornets are improved from last season and have won four of their last five games. Beauregard hosted its annual...

OHS baseball, soccer seasons end

OHS baseball, soccer seasons end

Apr 27, 2021

On the MarkBy D. Mark Mitchell The OHS baseball team ended their season Friday, losing a doubleheader to Spanish Fort in the first round of the...

Local student athletes make North-South All-Star Rosters

Local student athletes make North-South All-Star Rosters

Apr 21, 2021

By Wil Crewssportscrews@opelikaobserver.com Four student-athletes from Opelika/Auburn were recently named to the AHSAA North-South All-Star game...

Beulah routs Russell County, falls to Wetumpka

Beulah routs Russell County, falls to Wetumpka

Apr 21, 2021

By JD McCarthyFor the Opelika Observer In their two games Saturday, Beulah showed what they are capable of when playing their best as well as how...

Opelika’s Rowell inks track & field scholarship

Opelika’s Rowell inks track & field scholarship

Apr 21, 2021

By Wil Crewssportscrews@opelikaobserver.com Opelika High School senior track & field athlete LeDamian Rowell is ready to start a new chapter in...

Lee-Scott girls’ soccer aims for state title

Apr 21, 2021

By Wil CrewsSportscrews@www.opelikaobserver.com Beating Morgan Academy 6-0 on Monday, the Lee-Scott Academy Lady Warriors’ soccer team is two...

Glenwood gearing up for state playoffs

Apr 21, 2021

By Wil Crewssportscrews@opelikaobserver.com The AISA state baseball playoff tournaments begin this week and it’s becoming make or break time for the...

Smiths Station girls’ soccer wins area

Apr 21, 2021

By JD McCarthyFor the Opelika Observer The Smiths Station Varsity Girls’ soccer team is back atop its area. The Panthers narrowly won the Area 4-7A...

Smiths Station boys looking for answers

Apr 21, 2021

By JD McCarthyFor the Opelika Observer “I got to find some answers for the big games,” said Smiths Station coach Jeff Carrero. The Panthers had...

Opelika Track presented with State resolution

Opelika Track presented with State resolution

Apr 21, 2021

By Wil Crewssportscrews@opelikaobserver.com The Opelika High School track & field team was presented with a state resolution by Representative...

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