Sports Articles

Local Coaches React to High School Basketball Rule Changes 

BY WIL CREWS  SPORTSCREWS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM  LEE COUNTY —  The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) announced in May that beginning in the 2023 season, high school basketball teams will shoot two free throws for common fouls...

Simpson Looks to Continue Program Success as Next Opelika Wrestling Coach 

BY NOAH GRIFFITH FOR THE OBSERVER  OPELIKA —  About two months after Brady Campbell became the first male to win a 7A State Championship at Opelika in February, Opelika hired a new wrestling coach in Lee Simpson.  Campbell, who was just a sophomore last...

Junior All-Star Golfers Descend on Grand National

The American Junior Golf Association June 4 through 7 hosted its Ninja Junior All-Star Series Junior-Am at Grand National Lake Course in Opelika. The event was presented by AO Tourism. PHOTOS BY MATT AUSTIN/FOR THE OBSERVER

Beulah, LaFayette, Notasulga Face Off in 7-on-7 

The Beulah, LaFayette and Notasulga varsity football teams participated in a 7-on-7 camp at Beulah High School June 29. Beulah begins its 2023 season Aug. 17 with a Jamboree against Woodland and Gaylesville. LaFayette begins its 2023 season Aug. 26 against Loachapoka....