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OHS’s Williams Commits to AU

Opelika senior defensive end Brenton Williams announced Monday his commitment to continue his athletics journey at Auburn University. Williams is a 6-foot-4-inch, 245-pound 3-star prospect, and received an offer from the Tigers earlier this month. Williams is ranked...

Auburn Volleyball Selected to NCAA Tournament for Second Time in Program History

CONTRIBUTED BY AU ATHLETICS AUBURN — Auburn Volleyball’s season is not done yet. The Tigers were selected on Sunday to the NCAA Tournament for just the second time in program history and the first time since 2010. “The selection means we’re on track,” said head coach...

Lady Tigers Advance to State Finals

PHOTOS BY JERRY BALLAS / FOR THE OBSERVER The varsity Auburn High School flag football team defeated the visiting Hoover Buccaneers, 13-0, at Duck Samford Stadium on Nov. 15. The win means Auburn advances to the Super 7 state championship Nov. 30 at Jordan-Hare...

Breaking the Devil’s Curse

PHOTOS BY ROBERT NOLES / THE OBSERVER The Auburn High Tigers Friday, Nov. 18, defeated the Central Phenix City Red Devils on the road in the AHSAA 7A football playoff semifinals. The Tigers now advance to the Super 7 State Championship Game on Wednesday, Nov. 30,...

OHS Cross Country headed to State Meet

OHS Cross Country headed to State Meet

Nov 6, 2019

The Opelika High School boys and girls squads will head to the State Cross Country Meet on Nov. 7 in Oakville after qualifying in the sectional...

Smiths Station ends season with 41-14 home loss to Eufaula

Smiths Station ends season with 41-14 home loss to Eufaula

Nov 6, 2019

By Morgan Bryce Editor Twenty-six seniors ended their final season at Smiths Station with a 41-14 loss to Eufaula, their eighth-consecutive defeat...

Beulah ends season on winning note, claws McKenzie 56-6

Beulah ends season on winning note, claws McKenzie 56-6

Nov 6, 2019

By Morgan Bryce Editor After a major mid-season slump that cost them a shot at the postseason berth, Beulah ended its season on a strong note by...

Opelika Crush soccer program brings home multiple state championships

Opelika Crush soccer program brings home multiple state championships

Nov 6, 2019

Special to the Opelika Observer The Opelika Crush Soccer Club finished up the fall club season setting club records with six teams qualifying for...

Smiths Station ends season with 41-14 home loss to Eufaula

Prattville claws Smiths Station 49-21 Friday night, hands Panthers seventh-conse

Oct 30, 2019

By Morgan Bryce Editor Heading into the second quarter in a 14-14 tie with Prattville last Friday, Smiths Station’s football team seemed like it was...

Beulah ends season on winning note, claws McKenzie 56-6

Pike Road demolishes visiting Beulah 55-14 on Thursday night

Oct 30, 2019

By Morgan Bryce Editor Last Friday night’s chances of stormy weather moved Beulah’s trip to Pike Road up to Thursday night, but did little to help...

Beauregard comes up short in regular-season finale against Tallassee, finishes 1-9 on the season

Beauregard comes up short in regular-season finale against Tallassee, finishes 1-9 on the season

Oct 30, 2019

By Morgan Bryce Editor Despite junior quarterback accounting for four touchdowns, Beauregard dropped its regular-season finale against Tallassee...

Opelika cruises to big Senior Night win

Opelika cruises to big Senior Night win

Oct 30, 2019

By D. Mark Mitchell Opelika High School honored this year’s seniors that are members of the cheerleaders, band and football team prior to the 44-6...

Opelika cruises to big Senior Night win

Opelika secures Region 3 title Friday

Oct 23, 2019

By D. Mark Mitchell The Opelika High School football team (7-1 overall, 5-0 in region play) beat Stanhope Elmore 38-14 at Foshee-Henderson Stadium...

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