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Opelika Working Toward Becoming ‘Destination Pickleball’

By Wil Crews sportscrews@opelikaobserver.com Mayor Gary Fuller and the city of Opelika’s Parks and Rec Department held a press conference Friday at the Opelika Sportsplex to showcase the new expansion of the facility’s pickleball courts and announce upcoming...

Auburn Out-Hits Opelika

The Opelika varsity baseball team dropped back-to-back games to rival Auburn last week. The Bulldog's record now sits at 5-4 on the season, according to maxpreps. For more information on OHS basbeall, read D. Mark Mitchell's column beginning on B1. 2022-03-01 Varsity...

Bulldogs Bring Down the Rams

The Opelika varsity softball team defeated the Valley Rams, 10-3 last week. The Bulldogs then went 2-2 in a tournament, beating Dothan and Park Crossing, and dropping two games to Smiths Station. OHS now sits at .500 with a record of 8-8, according to max preps. For...

Panthers Tame Mustangs with Late Goals

The Smiths Station varsity soccer team defeated Stanhope Elmore High School 5-0 last week. The Panthers are aiming to repeat as area champions and make it past the state semifinals round where they were eliminated last season.

Gratitude: Tigers, Dawgs unite for local student

Dec 15, 2011

Written by April Halverson Special Education Teacher at OHS I would like to take this opportunity to thank the AU athletic department and...

On the Mark 12/9/11

Dec 9, 2011

OHS winter sports are wide open as the teams continue to practice and play games, wrestle in meets and compete in cheering competitions. The boys...

Top awards go to Opelika High Theatre Society

Top awards go to Opelika High Theatre Society

Dec 9, 2011

The Opelika High Theatre Society (OHTS) walked away with four outstanding awards when it attended the Trumbauer Alabama State Theatre Festival, held...

Local players Agee, Alford, in 25th annual Alabama-Mississippi High School All-Star football game

Dec 2, 2011

The 25th Annual Alabama-Mississippi High School All Star football game is scheduled for Dec. 10 at the Crampton Bowl in Montgomery. Kickoff is at...

Opelika’s 14 and under soccer team: Fearless

Dec 2, 2011

Opelika’s 14 & under soccer team participated in the state tournament in Dothan. With bold performances in several games, the team demonstrated...

OHS wrestling prepares for ‘Central Duals Tournament

Dec 2, 2011

Things were quiet as far as OHS athletics last week due to the Thanksgiving break. The winter sports teams, basketball, wrestling and competition...

Wadsworth resigns after four seasons

Nov 25, 2011

Opelika Boys Basketball Coach Resigns John Wadsworth had been preparing for the 2011-12 basketball season since March, after last year’s team...

OHS Cheerleaders place third in competition

Nov 25, 2011

The Opelika High School competition cheerleading team placed third in their first competition in over 13 years. The Alabama High School Athletic...

No problem for Lee-Scott Academy

Nov 18, 2011

By Christian Page Student Writer The Lee-Scott Academy boys and girls basketball teams kicked off their season with impressive wins at home last...

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