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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...
Bulldogs Biting to Get Back

Bulldogs Biting to Get Back

OPINION — We are less than two weeks from the start of high school football in Alabama. Locally, Lee-Scott and Chambers Academy will play the first...

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Sportsplex Hosts Kids Duathlon

Sportsplex Hosts Kids Duathlon

The Opelika Sportsplex opted for a duathlon, as opposed to a triathlon, this year due to ongoing construction at the Sportsplex. This year's...

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Opelika Ready for Year Two in 7A

Opelika Ready for Year Two in 7A

BY WIL CREWS SPORTSCREWS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — For the varsity Opelika Bulldog football team, last season coincided with many milestones....

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