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Opelika Silences Smiths Station

The varstiy Opelika boys basketball team defeated Smiths Station 74-32 Jan. 20. The Bulldogs' record now sits at 8-8, 1-2 in the area according to Maxpreps.com. 1.20.2023 - Opelika, AL - Opelika hosts Smiths Station in varisty basketball splitting the night. Smiths...

Auburn Names Deputy Athletics Director for External Affairs

CONTRIBUTED BYAU ATHLETICS AUBURN — Rhett Hobart has been named deputy athletics director for external affairs at Auburn, Athletics Director John Cohen announced last Thursday. Hobart, who previously served as executive senior associate athletic director...

Jason Campbell Takes Over Mic from Stan White

CONTRIBUTED BYAU ATHLETICS AUBURN — Former Auburn quarterback Jason Campbell, who led the Tigers to an undefeated and historic season as a senior in 2004, will take over as Auburn Sports Network’s football radio analyst for the 2023 season, replacing...

AHS Boys Look to Lock Up Area Title

BY NOAH GRIFFITH FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — When the Auburn High School boys followed Ja’Keith Carr’s showout performance to an overtime win over Central on Friday night, it placed the Tigers in a favorable position to win the area title. Sitting at 20-2 and 4-0...

Auburn University doctoral grad named semifinalist for 2021 GRAMMY Music Educator Award

Auburn University doctoral grad named semifinalist for 2021 GRAMMY Music Educator Award

Nov 11, 2020

Auburn University doctoral graduate Justin Antos was recently named a semifinalist for the GRAMMY Music Educator Award by the Recording...

Auburn Thunder Youth Soccer Tournament set to boost local economy this weekend

Auburn Thunder Youth Soccer Tournament set to boost local economy this weekend

Nov 11, 2020

Contributed byAO Tourism Auburn Thunder Soccer Club will host the Auburn Thunder Classic Nov. 13-15 at the Wire Road Soccer Complex in Auburn and...

Opelika earns playoff win

Opelika earns playoff win

Nov 11, 2020

Photos by Robert Noles/Opelika ObserverPhotos by Robert Noles/Opelika ObserverPhotos by Robert Noles/Opelika ObserverPhotos by Robert Noles/Opelika...

Opelika host Wetumpka in 1st round playoff game

Opelika host Wetumpka in 1st round playoff game

Nov 6, 2020

On the MarkBy D. Mark Mitchell The OHS Football team (7–2) will host Wetumpka (5–5, 1 loss due to forfeit) Friday night at Bulldog Stadium, in the...

Area Teams Prepare for Playoffs

Area Teams Prepare for Playoffs

Nov 5, 2020

By Wil Crewssportscrews@opelikaobserver.com Think back to August. Did you expect a full high school football season to happen? Well, regardless of...

Beulah Fall in Season Finale

Beulah Fall in Season Finale

Nov 5, 2020

By Wil Crewssportscrews@opelikaobserver.com The Beulah Bobcats found some success in the passing game but failed to rally from an early deficit in...

Smiths Station Win: a Proper Senior Sendoff

Nov 5, 2020

By Wil Crewssportscrews@opelikaobserver.com A playmaking defense and dedication to the run game helped the Smiths Station Panthers close out their...

Offense and defense make strides; Tigers tear up LSU

Offense and defense make strides; Tigers tear up LSU

Nov 4, 2020

By Wil Crewssportscrews@opelikaobserver.com The Auburn defense had its first dominant game of the season, and Bo Nix and company looked near...

Glenwood Season Review

Nov 4, 2020

By Wil Crewssportscrews@opelikaobserver.com The Glenwood Gators were scheduled to play the Autauga Academy Generals for their final regular season...

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