By D. Mark Mitchell Students returned to class Monday after Christmas break. Most of the OHS student-athletes spent several days away, but members...
Opelika basketball teams ring in 2020 with big wins
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Columbus Storm football team set to take center stage this spring
Special to the Opelika Observer Loaded with Division I talent and years of experience, the Columbus Storm Football Organization looks to leave a...
Tigers show grit in hard-fought losses to Virginia
By Greg Ostendorf Auburn Athletics Department Special to the Opelika Observer The Auburn women suffered a 253-195 loss to No. 3 Virginia while the...
A look back over 2019’s local sports news, happenings
Happy New Year! As we welcome 2020, I am going to review Opelika High School’s 2019 athletic accomplishments. On Jan. 7, Opelika graduate and...
Nine Smiths Station High School student-athletes sign scholarships
By Morgan Bryce Editor Smiths Station High School’s baseball and softball programs are churning out elite talent, as evidenced by nine...
Auburn’s Derrick Brown Named The Winner of the 2019 Lott IMPACT Trophy
Special to the Opelika Observer Auburn defensive tackle Derrick Brown has been named the winner of the 16th Annual Lott IMPACT Trophy. The...
Chad Morris named offensive coordinator at Auburn
Report from AuburnTigers.com Chad Morris was named as the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Auburn last week. A 28-year coaching...
OHS percussionists perform with Bicentennial Band Dec. 14
Photo by Mike McGlynn/Special to the Opelika Observer From left to right: Opelika High School Marching Band students Seth Carpenter, Will Fuller,...
Opelika’s James Dawson dominates at ‘Suede Umbach Invitational’ last week
By D. Mark Mitchell Opelika High School’s Wrestling team participated in the “Suede Umbach Invitational” at Auburn High School last weekend....