By D. Mark Mitchell Opelika High School’s Wrestling team participated in the “Suede Umbach Invitational” at Auburn High School last weekend....
Opelika’s James Dawson dominates at ‘Suede Umbach Invitational’ last week
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Opelika High School’s Jonathan Chandler receives 6A Assistant Coach of the Year honors
By Morgan Bryce Editor A season that saw Opelika High School advance to the state semifinals, win 11 games and average 32.3 points-per-game helped...
Alabama Sports Hall of Fame announces 2020 class
Special to the Opelika Observer The Board of Directors of the State of Alabama Sports Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the Class of 2020 to be...
Super 7 Championships held in the Auburn- Opelika area last week, Opelika basketball splits contests with LaFayette
By D. Mark Mitchell The Opelika High School Swim Team finished 10th (6A/7A Division) in the AHSAA Swimming and Diving Championships at the Martin...
Auburn icon, Heisman winner Pat Sullivan passed away Saturday night
By Phillip Marshall Special to the Opelika Observer Pat Sullivan, beloved former Auburn Heisman Trophy winner and college football icon, passed away...
Opelika ends run to championship game with loss to Spanish Fort Toros
By D. Mark Mitchell Spanish Fort defeated Opelika 27-24 last Friday in the semifinals of the class 6A State Football Playoffs. The Toros took an...
Opelika beats Hueytown 45-24, advances to semifinals
By D. Mark Mitchell The Opelika High School football team defeated Hueytown 45-24 last Friday in the third round of the AHSAA 6A State Playoffs. The...
Auburn-Opelika area mourning the loss of prominent athletic director, coach and radio personality Chuck Furlow
By Morgan Bryce Editor Opelika native and former Auburn High School Athletic Director Chuck Furlow passed away suddenly on Nov. 18 at the age of 72....
Auburn University gymnastics to hold preview meet Dec. 6
Special to the Opelika Observer The Auburn gymnastics team will hold its annual “Preview Meet” on Dec. 6 at 7 p.m. in Auburn Arena. Admission is...