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Southern Christian Shows Promise in Inaugural JV Baseball Season

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The Southern Christian Athletics junior varsity baseball team wrapped up its debut season with a loss at Chambers Academy and a split doubleheader with Heritage in Hoover. The Rebels of Chambers Academy pitching staff hampered the...

Opelika Ousted by Mustangs

The OHS varsity baseball team saw its season come to a close over the weekend as the Bulldogs lost two-of-three games against Stanhope Elmore in the first round of postseason play. For more information on the season as whole, turn to B1.

Hornets Host Glen Copeland Invitaional

Twenty-three high school track & field teams from across the state of Alabama participated in Beauregard's annual Glen Copeland Invitational last weekend. Overall, the Hornet girls had 15 athletes place in the top five of their respective event, and all three...

Opelika Forms Girls Softball Rec League Team

Girls Ages 11 and 12 Form Red/Black Teams 2022-04-25 Opelika 11/12 yr old Softball 2022-04-25 Opelika 11/12 yr old Softball 2022-04-25 Opelika 11/12 yr old Softball 2022-04-25 Opelika 11/12 yr old Softball 2022-04-25 Opelika 11/12 yr old Softball 2022-04-25 Opelika...

Dawgs clinch baseball victories

By D. Mark Mitchell Sports Columnist BASEBALL The OHS varsity baseball team defeated BRHS and rival AHS, improving the overall record to 15-3 and...

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Wrapping up winter sports

By D. Mark Mitchell sports columnist   The AHSAA is wrapping up winter sports, hosting the “Final 56” state basketball state tournament at the...

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Bulldog baseball begins

By D. Mark Mitchell Sports Columnist OHS WRESTLING Three OHS wrestlers won medals at the 2015 AHSAA State Wrestling Tournament in Huntsville last...

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Signing day at OHS

  By D. Mark Mitchell Sports columnist SIGNING DAY Wednesday was signing day for student/athletes across the country. Opelika had 7 athletes...

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