Sports Articles

Bulldogs Bolster Early Season Record

The varsity Opelika High School Baseball team is 4-2 on the season under head coach Zach Blatt. For more information on the Bulldogs, read https://opelikaobserver.com/opelika-baseballs-close-knit-group-ready-for-7a/.

Smiths Station Settles In On the Diamond

The varsity Smiths Station baseball and softball teams were both in action Feb. 21. The Lady Panthers fell to Elmore County, 4-0, while the boys defeated Beauregard 7-4.

Opelika Tennis Starts Strong

OPELIKA — The Opelika girls and boys tennis teams completed four matches last week. The Lady Bulldogs lost to Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa (1-8) in their opening match. Mary Cara Montel won the only match of the day, an 8-3 win at the three seed. The...

Auburn Student Wins Car from Lynch Toyota After Sinking Full-Court Putt

Craig Noyes Will Receive His Car Feb. 28 CONTRIBUTED BY LYNCH TOYOTA AUBURN — Lynch Toyota of Auburn will be presenting Auburn University student Craig Noyes with a new car after he sank a 94-foot putt during a baseball game at Auburn on Feb. 11. Lynch Toyota said it...

Auburn High girls’ cross country wins State, boys finish second

Nov 21, 2020

By Wil Crewssportscrews@opelikaobserer.com The Auburn High girls’ cross country team won state and the boys took second in the AHSAA Class 7A State...

Glenwood is Championship Bound

Nov 19, 2020

By Wil Crewssportscrews@opelikaobserver.com The Glenwood Gators extended their perfect season on Friday with a 35–6 win over the Morgan Academy...

Six area football teams still chasing a championship

Nov 19, 2020

By Wil Crewssportscrews@opelikaobserver.com Seven area football teams played in either the AHSAA or AISA playoffs this weekend with six emerging...

Auburn scrapes by Daphne; Advances to Semifinals

Nov 18, 2020

By Wil Crewssportscrews@opelikaobserver.com The Auburn High defense was dominant and a diving fourth-quarter interception led to the would be...

Opelika advances to State Quarterfinals

Nov 18, 2020

Guest writer Wil Crewssportscrews@opelikaobserver.com On the MarkBy D. Mark Mitchell Publisher’s note: The staff of the Opelika Observer would like...

Four Tigers earn All-SEC honors

Nov 18, 2020

Contributed byAU Athletics Seniors Sarah Houchin and Alyssa Malonson were named Second Team All-Southeastern Conference while newcomers Anna Haddock...