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Hornets Head to Second Round

PHOTOS BY ROBERT NOLES / THE OBSERVER On Friday, Nov. 4, the varsity Beauregard Hornets defeated Marbury, 35-10, in the first round of the AHSAA 5A football playoffs. The Hornets face UMS-Wright Prep on the road, Nov. 11, in the second round.

OHS XC Goes to State

OPELIKA — Opelika High School’s cross country team participated in the 7A State Cross Country Meet last weekend at Jessie Owen Park in Oakville, Alabama. Brantley Turnham finished 14th in Class 7A, and was Opelika's top finisher with a 5k time of 16:04.7. See the...

Area Football Roundup: Playoffs

BY WIL CREWS SPORTSCREWS@ OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM LEE COUNTY  — Area high school football teams in playoff action Friday, Nov. 4, went 3-0, each advancing to the next round of the AHSAA playoffs. This Friday, Nov. 11, five teams — Auburn, Beauregard, Loachapoka,...

Cadillac’s Debut Spoiled, But Still Special

BY WIL CREWS SPORTSCREWS@ OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM AUBURN — For the first time in many weeks, it was fun to watch the Auburn Tigers play football. On the road facing Mississippi State, the Tigers ultimately fell 39-33 in overtime, but smiles returned to the sidelines, and...

OHS prepares for season

By D. Mark Mitchell The Opelika High Football Team continues to prepare for the upcoming season. Coach Erik Speakman, who is starting his third year...

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