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Lee-Scott Names Head Varsity Volleyball Coach

CONTRIBUTED BY LSA AUBURN — Lee-Scott Academy announced Monday that it has named former junior varsity coach Jordan McManus as its next head varsity volleyball coach. In addition to serving as an assistant on the varsity squad, McManus was the head coach for...

Richard Greene Rejoins Auburn University Athletics Staff

CONTRIBUTED BYAU ATHLETICS AUBURN — Richard Greene has returned to Auburn athletics in the role of senior associate athletics director for administration, Auburn Athletic Director John Cohen announced earlier this week. Greene, who served as Auburn’s assistant...

40th Alabama State Games Set for June 9 Through 11

CONTRIBUTED BYASF FOUNDATION ALABAMA — It is with great excitement that the leadership and staff of the Alabama State Games announce the return to Birmingham and Jefferson County June 9 to 11 for a weekend filled with memory-making moments, medals and a celebration...

OHS Baseball Off to a Hot Start

OPELIKA — The Opelika Bulldogs varsity baseball team defeated Providence Christian 8-1 on Saturday in its home opener thanks to five runs in the fourth inning. The offensive onslaught by the Bulldogs was led by Taylor Jones and Jake Smith, who both drove in runs....

Evan Crawford named director of baseball for Next Move

Nov 4, 2020

contributed by Network Catering to Athletes and Entertainers After a successful career of pitching wins for the Toronto Blue Jays and Chicago White...

Downtown Opelika viewing party for Auburn rout

Downtown Opelika viewing party for Auburn rout

Nov 4, 2020

Photos contributed by Opelika Main StreetOpelika Main Street and the Opelika Chamber of Commerce partnered to bring a big screen to downtown Opelika...

Auburn dominates LSU 48-11

Auburn dominates LSU 48-11

Nov 4, 2020

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Big Plays Bounce Beulah

Big Plays Bounce Beulah

Oct 29, 2020

By Wil Crewssportscrews@opelikaobserver.com Looking to get their second win of the season in as many weeks, the Beulah Bobcats (1-6) traveled to...

Smiths Station lose to Dothan in last-minute thriller

Oct 29, 2020

By Wil Crewssportscrews@opelikaobserver.com On senior night in Dothan the Smiths Station Panthers (3-6) took a late fourth quarter lead but...

Auburn escapes Oxford; what it means for the Tigers going forward

Auburn escapes Oxford; what it means for the Tigers going forward

Oct 28, 2020

By Wil Crewssportscrews@opelikaobserver.com Tank Bigsby ran wild with an increased workload, Bo Nix didn’t turn the ball over and 300-pound...

Opelika beats Park Crossing, finish with perfect Region Record

Opelika beats Park Crossing, finish with perfect Region Record

Oct 28, 2020

On the MarkBy D. Mark Mitchell The OHS Bulldog Football Team (7-2, R-7-0) beat Park Crossing (4-5, R-3-4) 35-7 last Friday at Bulldog...

Hornets Fall in Season Finale

Oct 28, 2020

By Rick LanierOpelika Observer Thursday night’s 28-0 loss to St. Ann-Pacelli (Columbus, GA) closed the book on the high school careers of 12...

Glenwood glide past Pike

Oct 28, 2020

By Wil Crewssportscrews@opelikaobserver.com On Friday, the Glenwood Gators defeated the Pike Liberal Arts Patriots 26-7 behind a once again stifling...

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