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OHS Swimmers Qualify for State

OPELIKA — Seven OHS swimmers qualified for the AHSAA State Swimming and Diving Meet, Dec. 2 and 3 at Martin Aquatics Center on the AU campus. The following is list of those qualified and where they placed in the sectional meet: Bryan McEntire - 2nd – 100m Freestyle -...
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1952 Opelika Graduate Honored for Coaching Career

BY WIL CREWS SPORTSCREWS@ OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — Charles Leverette graduated from Clift High School in Opelika in 1952 and now has been honored in Montgomery. “I love Opelika,” Leverette said. During his time at Clift, Leverette played football and baseball....
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Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year Announces 20 Semifinalists

Auburn’s Derick Hall up for 6th annual award CONTRIBUTED BYAU ATHLETICS AUBURN — The semifinalists for the sixth annual Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year were recently announced, a group that includes 20 of the nation's top leaders in college football. Compiled...
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A Cadillac Classic? Evaluating the 2022 Iron Bowl

BY WIL CREWS SPORTSCREWS@ OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM AUBURN — The 87th edition of the Iron Bowl pins bitter rivals Auburn and Alabama against one another as each program tries to salvage a disappointing 2022 season. The Tigers enter 5-6, fresh off back-to-back wins under...
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Opelika wins nail biter

Opelika wins nail biter

Aug 28, 2020

On the MarkBy D. Mark Mitchell In Alabama, it’s hard to beat high school football on Friday nights. Fans across the state of Alabama root for their...

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Hornets Drop Opener

Aug 26, 2020

by Rick Lanierfor the Opelika Observer At first glance things looked pretty normal. It was Friday night, the Hornet faithful were filing in to Ram...

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Gators Win High Scoring Opener

Gators Win High Scoring Opener

Aug 26, 2020

By Wil Crewssportscrews@opelikaobserver After a 9-4 season in 2019, one that saw Glenwood reach the third round of the regional playoffs, the Gators...

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OPELIKA FOOTBALL

OPELIKA FOOTBALL

Aug 19, 2020

On the MarkBy D. Mark Mitchell The OHS football team travels to Millbrook Friday to play Stanhope Elmore in the season opener at 7 p.m. The game...

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