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High School Football Media Days set for July 29 & 30

BY ANITA STIEFELMANAGING EDITOR OPELIKA — Teams from 28 regional high schools will gather in Opelika July 29 and 30 for this year’s Fox Sports The Game 910 AM/1310 AM’s High School Football Media Days.At the event, which will be held this year at First Baptist Church...

Former LaFayette basketball star hosts annual basketball camp

BY PAMELA HOLLOWAYTHE LAFAYETTE SUN LAFAYETTE — The LaFayette High School basketball camp was held and hosted by Trevond Barnes on July 12 and 13 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the high school gym. Middle school and high school age children were invited to participate.“This year...

Tri for Kids returns to SportsPlex Aug. 2 with races for ages 2-15

CONTRIBUTED BY A-O TOURISM OPELIKA — Registration is now open for the Sportsplex Tri for Kids (ages 6-15) and Small Fry Tri (ages 2-5), happening Saturday, August 2, 2025, at the Opelika Sportsplex and Aquatics Center. Whether it’s your child’s first race or one of...

Young stars give OHS softball foundation to build on

BY DANIEL SCHMIDT | FOR THE OBSERVER Now an established presence both on home plate and in the infield, McCall Clayton looks to build on a successful eighth grade campaign. Photo courtesy of Clayton’s Hudl account. JZ Agee (No. 3) celebrates an inning-ending play in a...

Beauregard Defeats Central 47 – 0

Beauregard Defeats Central 47 – 0

Sep 2, 2023

PHOTOS BY ROBERT NOLES / THE OBSERVER The Hornets buzzed all around the Central Lions Friday night, preventing them from putting points on the...

Opelika Starts 0-1

Opelika Starts 0-1

Aug 30, 2023

OPINION — Thompson (1-0) defeated Opelika (0-1) 44-13 last Friday in the AHSAA “Kickoff Classic” at Montgomery's Cramton Bowl. The Warriors defense...

Friday Night Lights Recap: Week 1

Friday Night Lights Recap: Week 1

Aug 30, 2023

BY WIL CREWS SPORTSCREWS@ OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM LEE COUNTY — Several area high school football teams began their seasons last weekend. Auburn,...

Glenwood Continues Hot Start Roaring Past Brookstone

Glenwood Continues Hot Start Roaring Past Brookstone

Aug 30, 2023

BY NOAH GRIFFITH FOR THE OBSERVER SMITHS STATION –– Year two under head coach Ryan Nelson for Glenwood is off to a strong start with two...

Panther Pride Falls Short in Season Opener

Panther Pride Falls Short in Season Opener

Aug 30, 2023

BY ELI HUDSPETH FOR THE OBSERVER SMITHS STATION — The Bryant Garrison era is officially underway at Smiths Station. Taking charge of a new program...

Introducing: WarEagle+ 24/7 Original Auburn Streaming Content at Your Fingertips

Aug 30, 2023

CONTRIBUTED BY AU ATHLETICS AUBURN — Auburn fans, get ready for more premium video content and original storytelling. Launching this fall,...

Auburn Football Introduces More Than 20 Gameday Enhancements

Auburn Football Introduces More Than 20 Gameday Enhancements

Aug 30, 2023

CONTRIBUTED BY AU ATHLETICS AUBURN — The nation’s premier collegiate gameday experience is getting even better for the 2023 season with the...

Panther Legends Enshrined

Panther Legends Enshrined

Aug 30, 2023

Smiths Station football inducted seven new members into its Hall of Fame at its season-opening home game Friday, Aug. 26. Pictured left to right,...

Auburn Athletics Launches Brand New, Redesigned Mobile App Through WMT

Aug 30, 2023

CONTRIBUTED BY AU ATHLETICS AUBURN — Auburn Athletics is launching a brand-new mobile app, designed in partnership with WMT, providing fans with a...

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