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Auburn’s Smith Falls to Rockets at No. 3 in NBA Draft, Becomes Tigers’ Highest Drafted Prospect

By Wil Crews sportscrews@opelikaobserver.com NEW YORK –– Following a stellar freshman campaign on the Plains, Auburn’s Jabari Smith was selected Thursday to the Houston Rockets as the No. 3 pick in the 2022 NBA Draft in New York, making him the highest drafted player...

Auburn’s Kessler Selected No. 22 to Minnesota Timberwolves

BY WIL CREWS SPORTSCREWS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM NEW YORK –– Auburn center Walker Kessler was selected Thursday night by the Minnesota Timberwolves as the No. 22 overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft in New York. “I’m ecstatic,” Kessler said. “I’m excited for the...

Vying for Eyes

OHS Basketball Players Give Insight on Recruitment Process BY JAKE GONZALEZ FOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — With summer in full swing, most sports calendars are beginning to wind down or finish up. One part of the college sports calendar that never slows or winds down is...

Growing the Game

The Opelika High School baseball staff held its annual baseball camp June 27 through 30. The young campers met at OHS for three hours each day to be taught by coach Zach Blatt, his staff and players in an effort to grow the game in the Opelika community. 2022-06-27...

Opelika Chiefs win 20-18

Apr 12, 2017

By Fred Woods Editor The Opelika Chiefs returned to the win column last Saturday night with a 20-18 triumph over the #1 ranked Metro Atlanta...

Caleb Ross named new OHS football coach

Caleb Ross named new OHS football coach

Mar 29, 2017

By D. Mark Mitchell Caleb Ross is the new head football coach at Opelika High School. The Opelika City Schools System announced the hire through a...

Opelika Chiefs fall to Prattville Patriots, 29-28

Opelika Chiefs fall to Prattville Patriots, 29-28

Mar 29, 2017

By Fred Woods Editor The Opelika Chiefs rolled up a 28-12 lead over the Prattville Patriots in the first half of their game at Beulah High School...

Caleb Ross named new OHS football coach

OHS announces its next head football coach

Mar 22, 2017

By Morgan Bryce and D. Mark Mitchell Opelika High School has found its next head football coach. According to a press release, the school has hired...

OHS Sports Roundup

OHS Sports Roundup

Mar 22, 2017

The search for the 22nd head football coach at Opelika High School is in the final stages. OCS Superintendent Dr. Mark Neighbors, OHS Principal Dr....

Opelika’s RaKavius Chambers receives two national recognitions

Opelika’s RaKavius Chambers receives two national recognitions

Mar 22, 2017

By Morgan Bryce Staff Reporter Paving the way for an offense that rushed for more than 3,000 yards last season, Opelika High School senior, former...

Chiefs Beat Tigers 20-6, move to 3-0

Chiefs Beat Tigers 20-6, move to 3-0

Mar 21, 2017

By Fred Woods Editor Our Opelika Chiefs extended their 2017 season’s record to 3-0 with a 20-6 win over the Atlanta Tigers in their third...

OHS Sports Roundup

OHS Sports Roundup

Mar 15, 2017

By D. Mark Mitchell Opelika High senior 'Rock" Chambers won the prestigious Franklin D. Watkins Award, which annually honors the nation’s top senior...

Chiefs Beat Tigers 20-6, move to 3-0

Chiefs narrowly defeat Emerald City Scorpions 18-12 in Pensacola

Mar 15, 2017

By Fred Woods Editor The Opelika Chiefs won a closer than expected game last Saturday night over the Emerald City Scorpions 18-12 in Pensacola, Fla....

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