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On the Mark | OHS basketball roundup and more

BY D. MARK MITCHELLOPINION — The Opelika Bulldogs boys basketball team continues its impressive run, improving to 10-2 overall after recent wins over Rehobeth (74-69), Carroll (70-69) and New Brockton (84-45). Brady McNally leads the Bulldogs with 13.5 points per...

Auburn boys, girls notch wins over Loachapoka

BY DANIEL SCHMIDTFOR THE OBSERVER LOACHAPOKA — The Auburn High School (7A) girls’ and boys’ teams both took down cross-county rivals Loachapoka High School (2A) on the road, with the Lady Tigers defeating the Lady Indians 59-33 and the Tigers downing the Indians 64-41...

Trinity Eagles fall against Springwood Wildcats

STORY AND PHOTOSBY ROB DAVISFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Just four days after defeating Springwood at home, the Trinity Eagles boys basketball team came up short against the Wildcats in a closely contested 51-47 loss at Springwood.Trinity’s Reid House led all scorers...

Nationally-ranked Thompson ends Bulldogs’ title dreams

BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER OPELIKA — From the outside looking in, the 7A state championship game was one of the most notable David-versus-Goliath matchups in recent years. Opelika High School, the fifth-smallest in its division, faced Thompson High School, the...

Bulldogs, Tigers split baseball doubleheader

Apr 15, 2025

BY DANIEL SCHMIDTFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — With a coveted playoff spot hanging in the balance, both Auburn High School and Opelika High School faced...

2025 Special Olympics track and field meet held April 8

Apr 15, 2025

Turf Wars Kickball Auburn to feature inclusive limitless division live on ESPN3

Apr 14, 2025

CONTRIBUTED BY A-O TOURISM AUBURN — The national spotlight will shine even brighter on Auburn this May as the Turf Wars Kickball Tournament: Auburn...

Auburn wins over Opelika at home and on the road

Apr 14, 2025

BY DANIEL SCHMIDT FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN – After falling 10-0 at home to Auburn High School on April 1, the Opelika High School softball team...

Beauregard starts NFL-sponsored flag football league for girls

Apr 14, 2025

BY CONNOR SALTER FOR THE OBSERVER BEAUREGARD — The Beauregard Youth Football Association (BYFA) is starting a league for girls sponsored by the NFL....

Lee-Scott hires new volleyball coach

Apr 14, 2025

CONTRIBUTED BY LEE-SCOTT ACADEMY AUBURN — Lee-Scott Academy announced the hiring of Brad Starks as the school’s next varsity head volleyball coach....