Sports Articles

Bulldogs Down Generals’ Forces

BY WIL CREWS SPORTSCREWS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — The varsity Opelika High School football team moved to 3-0 on the season, beating region opponent Lee, 31-7, Friday night at Cramton Bowl in Montgomery. The Bulldogs dominated the game despite a slow start that...

The “MIGHTY” Life and Legacy of Pat Dye

OPELIKA — Last Friday, I had the honor of being the guest of Jimmy Rane and James Riley (Great Southern Wood) for the premier of “Mighty: The Life and Legacy of Pat Dye” and all the festivities prior to the showing. Almost 15 years ago, my close friend Bub Langford...

Game-by-Game Predictions for Auburn’s 2022 Schedule

BY WIL CREWS SPORTSCREWS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM AUBURN — Auburn named junior quarterback T.J. Finley its starting quarterback last weekend ahead of its opening-game home matchup against Mercer, Sept. 3. The decision to go with Finley over the likes of Texas A&M...

Area Football Roundup: Week 2

BY WIL CREWS SPORTSCREWS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM LEE COUNTY — Week two of area high school football provided an opportunity for many teams to build on a strong start to the season — or a chance to reverse the fortunes of week one and begin stacking wins. The following is...