Sports Articles

Opelika High School names Montel as athletic director

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Opelika High School has named Craig Montel as the new athletic director. Coach Montel currently serves as Opelika Middle School’s athletic director, head seventh grade football coach, head baseball coach and PE teacher.“I have...

A whole lot of ‘racket’ going on in Opelika

Pleased pickleballers paddle at the Plex

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Here’s a recap of this week’s local scores

BY DANIEL SCHMIDTFOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — Nice weather made for a busy week in high school sports. Following is a recap of local baseball, softball and soccer action. Monday, Feb. 24Baseball:Beauregard 12, Beulah 11Softball:Handley 10, Beulah 2Wadley 18,...
Beauregard sweeps Notasulga

Beauregard sweeps Notasulga

BY CONNOR SALTERFOR THE OBSERVER BEAUREGARD – Senior Night for Beauregard High School on Jan. 30 was filled with dominating performances, with both...

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Beulah falls to Horseshoe Bend

Beulah falls to Horseshoe Bend

BY DANIEL SCHMIDT FOR THE OBSERVER BEULAH – As seniors gathered with their loved ones at halftime, Monday night’s matchup against Horseshoe Bend...

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Auburn High teams defeat Opelika High

Auburn High teams defeat Opelika High

BY DANIEL SCHMIDT FOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA – It was set to be the fairy tale evening for the Opelika High School girls’ and boys’ basketball teams....

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