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Smiths Station High Names Shana Johnson Athletic Director

BY WIL CREWSSPORTSCREWS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM SMITHS STATION — Smiths Station High School last Wednesday announced Shana Johnson as the new athletic director for its sports programs. Johnson began her career at Notasulga High School, coaching basketball and softball...
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Opelika’s Speakman Named All-Star Football Game Coach

BY WIL CREWSSPORTSCREWS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — According to a press release from the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA), Opelika High School varsity football coach Erik Speakman has been selected to coach in the 64th annual North-South All-Star...
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Back on Course: Cross Country Returns to SUSCC

CONTRIBUTED BY SUSCC OPELIKA — After a hiatus of over a decade, the cross-country program at Southern Union State Community College (SUSCC) is once again up and running. Both men’s and women’s cross country teams returned to competition on Friday, Sept. 16, at the...
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Lady Bulldogs Seeking Consistency

PHOTOS BY ROBERT NOLES/JERRY BALLAS The varsity Opelika Lady Bulldogs flag football team played two games last Thursday, Sept. 15. OHS won its first game against Eufaula in overtime, 20-14. The Bulldogs then defeated Booker T. Washington, 11-0, to move to 4-1 on the...
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Opelika slips by Wetumpka 33-32

Opelika slips by Wetumpka 33-32

Sep 18, 2019

By D. Mark Mitchell Opelika (4-0 overall, 2-0 in region play) defeated Wetumpka 33-32 in a thriller last Friday night at Bulldog Stadium. The win...

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