Sports Articles

Opinion: The Case for Auburn to Win March Madness

BY HARRISON TARR FOR THE OBSERVER Turning the calendars to March means something different to everyone. For some, it signifies the nearing of warmer weather, to students it represents a much-needed week-long break from their studies and for others the month merely...

OHS Completes Busy Week

ON THE MARKD. MARK MITCHELL The Opelika High School girls’ and boys’ soccer teams swept Russell County in Seale, Alabama, last week. The boys won 9-0, behind three goals from Said Rujana and two goals from Dexter Graham. The following scored goals: Geoge Meyers, Jadon...

OHS Swim Team Exceeds at Southeastern Championships

By Wil Crews sportscrews@opelikaobserver.com Twenty-six athletes on the Opelika Swim Team brought home numerous accolades after traveling to Huntsville, Alabama, to compete in the 2022 Southeastern Championships last weekend. The meet featured athletes from Tennessee,...

Opelika Dawg Pound Expanding, Preparing for New Season

By Harrison Tarr For the Observer Although football season is roughly six months away, a continued passion for the sport in the Opelika community means there is no such thing as too soon when it comes to preparing and developing young athletes who have an interest in...