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Opelika knocks off Auburn in OT to advance to area championship

*Video of game photos below BY NOAH GRIFFITHFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — On Thursday, Feb. 12, No. 2-seed Auburn High and No. 3-seed Opelika capped off the opening night of the 7A, Region 4 tournament with an overtime thriller, ending in a 74-71 Opelika victory.With the...

Ivatt leads Lee-Scott to championship victory over Glenwood Gators

BY ROB DAVISFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Clarke Ivatt scored 26 points Monday night as the Lee-Scott girls basketball team won the 3A Region 6 championship with a hard fought 37-30 victory over the Glenwood Lady Gators at the William J. and Evlyn B. Samford Gymnasium on...

On the Mark | Season overview of OHS basketball

BY D. MARK MITCHELL OPINION — Opelika High School Boys BasketballThe Opelika Bulldogs boys basketball program has delivered an impressive and energetic winter season, marked by key victories, strong individual performances and rising momentum as the team pushes...

Loachapoka teams fall to Lanett in regional play

BY DANIEL SCHMIDTFOR THE OBSERVERLANETT — After a regular season that was completely different for both teams, a healthy No. 1 seed Lanett High School hosted injury-riddled No. 4 seed Loachapoka High School for a playoff spot.Those injuries — and lack of — were...
Tigers claim 100th rivalry game

Tigers claim 100th rivalry game

BY DANIEL SCHMIDTFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — It was a nearly perfect setting for the 100th football game between Auburn High School (2-1, 1-0) and...

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