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Smiths Fall in Homecoming Game Shootout

The varsity Smiths Station Panthers lost a high-scoring affair to the Dothan Wolves last Friday, Sept. 16, falling by a score of 57-43. For more information about the game, read "Area Football Roundup: Week 5".

The Red Devils Go Down in Opelika

BY WIL CREWS SPORTSCREWS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — The AHSAA Class 7A No. 1-ranked Central Phenix City Red Devils went down to Opelika Friday. As the rain fell, so did the giants. It took overtime in Bulldog Stadium, but the visiting Central fell to region foe...

Area Football Roundup: Week 4

BY WIL CREWS SPORTSCREWS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM LEE COUNTY — The varsity high school football teams from Auburn, Opelika, Beauregard, Loachapoka and Lee-Scott remained undefeated on the season with wins Friday night. Other local teams took another step — whether it be...

What We Learned from Auburn’s Week 2 Struggle

BY WIL CREWS SPORTSCREWS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM AUBURN — Auburn limped to a 24-16 win over San Jose State on Saturday. The Tigers overcame subpar quarterback play and a negative turnover differential to move to 2-0 on the season. Undefeated Penn State walks into...

Smiths Station drops 11th straight in annual ‘Backyard Brawl,’ falls 44-0 to Central

Smiths Station drops 11th straight in annual ‘Backyard Brawl,’ falls 44-0 to Central

Sep 11, 2019

By Morgan Bryce Editor Smiths Station's futility against archrival Central of Phenix City in their "Backyard Brawl" continued for an 11th straight...

Opelika native Monzavous Edwards assumes new role at Trinity Christian Academy in Addison, Texas

Opelika native Monzavous Edwards assumes new role at Trinity Christian Academy in Addison, Texas

Sep 4, 2019

By Morgan Bryce Editor Opelika native and runner Monzavous Edwards is now the athletic performance consultant at Trinity Christian Academy in...

Alternative Baseball Organization creating league for Auburn, Opelika area residents with autism or other special needs

Alternative Baseball Organization creating league for Auburn, Opelika area residents with autism or other special needs

Sep 4, 2019

By Morgan Bryce Editor This fall, individuals 15 years old and older with autism or other special needs in the Auburn-Opelika area will have the...

Eufaula hands Beauregard tough 63-19 road loss at Tiger Stadium Friday

Eufaula hands Beauregard tough 63-19 road loss at Tiger Stadium Friday

Sep 4, 2019

By Rick Lanier For the Opelika Observer The Beauregard Hornets were on the road for the first time this year last Friday night, traveling to Tiger...

Smiths Station drops 11th straight in annual ‘Backyard Brawl,’ falls 44-0 to Central

Smiths Station handles Valley 16-6 Friday night, improves to 2-0

Sep 4, 2019

By Morgan Bryce Editor Fall-like conditions and a low-scoring defensive battle greeted the Smiths Station faithful for the Panther's first home game...

OHS beat AHS 21-13 at Bulldog Stadium

OHS beat AHS 21-13 at Bulldog Stadium

Sep 4, 2019

By D. Mark Mitchell The Opelika Bulldogs (2-0) scored two touchdowns in the fourth quarter to beat Auburn 21-13 last Friday night at Bulldog...

OHS beat AHS 21-13 at Bulldog Stadium

Opelika Bulldogs open season with win over Callaway

Aug 28, 2019

By D. Mark Mitchell The Opelika High School Bulldog football team (1-0) defeated Callaway of LaGrange 10-7 last Thursday night at Bulldog Stadium....

Beulah claws Loachapoka 14-6 to start 2019 season

Beulah claws Loachapoka 14-6 to start 2019 season

Aug 28, 2019

By Morgan Bryce Editor The Matthew Johnson era at Beulah High School started off in a sloppy but winning fashion Friday night as the Bobcats edged...

Smiths Station drops 11th straight in annual ‘Backyard Brawl,’ falls 44-0 to Central

Smiths Station grounds and pounds Russell County, wins 34-6

Aug 28, 2019

By Morgan Bryce Editor Despite lengthy weather delays and sloppy field conditions, Smiths Station emerged victorious in a road trip to Seale for...

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