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Smiths Fall in Homecoming Game Shootout

The varsity Smiths Station Panthers lost a high-scoring affair to the Dothan Wolves last Friday, Sept. 16, falling by a score of 57-43. For more information about the game, read "Area Football Roundup: Week 5".

Lady Bulldogs Seeking Consistency

PHOTOS BY ROBERT NOLES/JERRY BALLAS The varsity Opelika Lady Bulldogs flag football team played two games last Thursday, Sept. 15. OHS won its first game against Eufaula in overtime, 20-14. The Bulldogs then defeated Booker T. Washington, 11-0, to move to 4-1 on the...

The Red Devils Go Down in Opelika

BY WIL CREWS SPORTSCREWS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — The AHSAA Class 7A No. 1-ranked Central Phenix City Red Devils went down to Opelika Friday. As the rain fell, so did the giants. It took overtime in Bulldog Stadium, but the visiting Central fell to region foe...

Area Football Roundup: Week 4

BY WIL CREWS SPORTSCREWS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM LEE COUNTY — The varsity high school football teams from Auburn, Opelika, Beauregard, Loachapoka and Lee-Scott remained undefeated on the season with wins Friday night. Other local teams took another step — whether it be...

OHS Varsity Volleyball honors seniors

OHS Varsity Volleyball honors seniors

Oct 13, 2020

Photos by Robert Noles/Opelika Observer Left to right: Daysa Jones Mya Bryant LT Daffin Coach Robin Roberts Libby Gaberlavage Meredith Cook Jackie...

OPELIKA WINS REGION 3 CHAMPIONSHIP

OPELIKA WINS REGION 3 CHAMPIONSHIP

Oct 13, 2020

Photos by Robert Noles/Opelika Observer

HOMECOMING COURT THE HIGHLIGHT OF THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL AT BEAUREGARD

HOMECOMING COURT THE HIGHLIGHT OF THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL AT BEAUREGARD

Oct 13, 2020

Photos by Robert Noles/Opelika Observer

Auburn break the ‘Big Play Blues,’ escape with win over Arkansas

Auburn break the ‘Big Play Blues,’ escape with win over Arkansas

Oct 10, 2020

By Wil CrewsOpelika Observer Big throws from Bo Nix and even bigger runs from freshman running back Tank Bigsby. That was the story in a wet, sloppy...

Southern Christian make strides in the running game, outdone by Pinecrest Academy

Southern Christian make strides in the running game, outdone by Pinecrest Academy

Oct 8, 2020

By Will WashburnFor the Opelika Observer The Southern Christian Patriots played Pinecrest Academy out of Cummings, Georgia, last Friday night. Both...

Panthers beat Volunteers 35-14

Oct 7, 2020

By Will FairlessAssociate Editor Smiths Station got its winning percentage to .500 with a win against Jefferson Davis High School last Friday at...

Opelika scores 49 points on Russell County

Opelika scores 49 points on Russell County

Oct 7, 2020

On the MarkBy D. Mark Mitchell The OHS football team (5-2, R-4-0) dominated RCHS (0-2, R-0-1) last Friday night 49-7 in Bulldog Stadium. The Dawgs...

Glenwood remain perfect, beat Monroe Academy 49-0

Oct 7, 2020

By Wil Crewssportscrews@opelikaobserver.com The Glenwood Gators won Friday’s non-conference game against the Monroe Academy Volunteers by a score of...

Beulah start well but fall to Childersburg

Oct 7, 2020

By Wil Crewssportscrews@opelikaobserver.com On Thursday, The Beulah Bobcats faced off against the Childersburg Tigers, falling 42-14. The loss moves...

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