By D. Mark Mitchell Hazel Green High School’s girls basketball team (34-2) ended Opelika (27-7) season in the semifinals 46-35 at Birmingham Legacy...
Opelika girls fall short in quest for state title
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Opelika youth participated in international all-star football game Valentine’s Day weekend
By Natalie Anderson Staff Reporter Twelve-year-old Skylan Holstick of Opelika was recently invited to play football on Team USA v. Team Mexico in a...
Opelika Lady Bulldogs to play in Final 56 game against Hazel Green
By D. Mark Mitchell The Opelika Lady Bulldogs (26-7) earned a spot in the AHSAA State Finals after beating Dothan 67-51 in the regional finals last...
Opelika High School’s James Dawson wins state heavyweight title
By D. Mark Mitchell Opelika High School senior wrestler James Dawson finished the season 51-0 after winning the state title in the heavyweight...
SM America of Opelika donates $3,000 to Opelika Swimming Program
Special to the Opelika Observer SM America made a $3,000 donation to Opelika Parks and Recreation’s Swimming Program on Wednesday. This donation...
Smiths Station High School sees seven student-athletes participate in ‘National Signing Day’ ceremonies last week
By Morgan Bryce Editor Seven Smiths Station High School student-athletes representing the Panthers' football, soccer and volleyball programs inked...
‘The Train’: Former Auburn gridiron star trains parole officers
By Skip Tucker Director of Development and Special Publications Should a top-10 list be made of people in this state who protect people, at or near...
Auburn Board of Trustees approves statues of Hare, Jordan and Dye
Special to the Opelika Observer The Auburn Board of Trustees unanimously approved a request from Auburn Athletics on Friday to commission statues of...
Opelika boy’s track team finishes second in indoor state meet last weekend
By D. Mark Mitchell Opelika’s Lady Bulldog Basketball Team won the area tournament title last week, beating Russell County 67-47 in the finals....