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Auburn High Dominates Region Foe JD

The varsity Auburn High School (4-0, R3-0) football team held the visiting Jeff Davis Volunteers (1-3, R0-2) to -9 total yards as the Tigers moved to 4-0 following a shutout, 31-0 region win. Auburn totaled 299 total yards — 169 passing, 130 rushing — and forced two...

Panthers, Bulldogs Battle for Bragging Rights

The varsity Opelika volleyball team fell to 2-7 with a 3-0 loss at home against Smiths Station on Sept. 8. Opelika currently sits in last place in the area, behind Auburn, Smiths Station and Central. PHOTOS BY ROBERT NOLES / THE OBSERVER

Patriots Get Big Win at Home

BY WIL CREWS SPORTSCREWS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — The varsity Southern Christian Patriots defeated the Royal Knights of Stewart County at historic Moore Stadium in Opelika on Friday by a score of 28-14. After a tough defeat the previous week at the hands of ACSC...

Dyehard Launches Broad-Based NIL Merchandise Program With Auburn Athletics

CONTRIBUTED BY AU ATHLETICS AUBURN — Auburn Athletics and Dyehard Fan Supply, the premier retail solutions provider for America’s top sporting events, venues and teams, announced Sept. 7 a joint initiative to establish a broad-based name, image and likeness (NIL)...

Opelika Dixie Youth League teams conclude seasons

Opelika Dixie Youth League teams conclude seasons

Jul 23, 2019

By D. Mark Mitchell Opelika Dixie Youth and Dixie Boys completed the 2019 season after the state tournament All-Star teams were eliminated. The...

Opelika Dixie Youth League teams conclude seasons

OHS’s Dr. Farrell Seymore recently named to AHSAA’s Central Board of Control

Jul 17, 2019

By D. Mark Mitchell Opelika High Principal Dr. Farrell Seymore will succeed former Beauregard High School Principal Richard Brown on the Alabama...

Opelika High School swimmer Bradi Jones verbally commits to Arkansas

Opelika High School swimmer Bradi Jones verbally commits to Arkansas

Jul 10, 2019

By Morgan Bryce Editor Rising Opelika High School senior swimmer Bradi Jones verbally committed last Monday to the University of Arkansas in a...

Youth baseball season in full swing, high school football around the corner

Youth baseball season in full swing, high school football around the corner

Jul 10, 2019

By D. Mark Mitchell The month of July has numerous meanings for different people - Independence Day, high temperatures and humidity, all-star...

Youth baseball season in full swing, high school football around the corner

Wishing a happy fourth to my readers!

Jul 3, 2019

By D. Mark Mitchell I hope that each of you have a safe and happy 4th of July! The Opelika Parks and Recreation Department will host the “Freedom...

Opelika High School cheerleaders excel at recent camp

Opelika High School cheerleaders excel at recent camp

Jul 3, 2019

Special to the Opelika Observer Opelika varsity and junior varsity cheerleaders recently attended UCA camp on the campus of Ole Miss. Throughout the...

Youth baseball season in full swing, high school football around the corner

Opelika Dixie Youth teams participate in postseason tournaments

Jun 26, 2019

By D. Mark Mitchell Opelika Dixie Youth selected All-Stars for seven to year years old (AA), nine to 10 years old (AAA) and 11 to 12-year-olds...

Tina Deese named as next head softball coach at Lee-Scott Academy

Tina Deese named as next head softball coach at Lee-Scott Academy

Jun 20, 2019

Special to the Opelika Observer Lee-Scott Academy has hired former Auburn University softball coach Tina Deese. Deese was a pitcher for...

Opelika Parks and Rec announces ‘Opelika Youth Sports Night’ with the Columbus Lions June 29

Opelika Parks and Rec announces ‘Opelika Youth Sports Night’ with the Columbus Lions June 29

Jun 18, 2019

Special to the Opelika Observer The Opelika Parks and Recreation department recently announced “Opelika Youth Sports Night” with the Columbus Lions,...

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