Sports Articles

AU to host 2024 SEC Softball Tourney

BY NOAH GRIFFITHFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN –– There’s no place like home for Auburn University softball.After taking two-out-of-three over the weekend at home against No. 17 Alabama, Auburn will stay at Jane B. Moore field to host this year’s SEC Softball Tournament....

Opelika pickleball facility gets new sound system

CONTRIBUTED BYOPELIKA PARKS & REC OPELIKA — The Opelika pickleball facility announced a new partnership with Nature Made, a leading provider of vitamins and supplements.A special presentation took place May 1 to mark the beginning of this partnership. Nature Made...

McCall named AD at Lee-Scott

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Lee-Scott Academy has announced the hiring of Clay McCall as the school’s new Executive Director of Athletics.McCall comes to Lee-Scott from Bob Jones High School in Madison, where he has been the Patriots’ athletic director for...

Trinity Christian School rules at AISA state tennis championships

Sweeps boys and girls singles, team and doubles titles Opelika’s Trinity Christian School tennis team captured the AISA Boys State Championship on Tuesday in Montgomery. Pictured above are Coaches Brenda Nell and Julia Gunter, Matthew Cornelius, Will Fisher, Cole...
Area Football Roundup: Week 4

Area Football Roundup: Week 4

BY WIL CREWS SPORTSCREWS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM LEE COUNTY — The varsity high school football teams from Auburn, Opelika, Beauregard, Loachapoka and...

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Glenwood Gathering Momentum

Glenwood Gathering Momentum

The varsity Glenwood football team (2-2, R2-0) won its second game in as many weeks as the Gators rolled past Bessemer Academy (0-3, R0-2), 34-7....

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Hornets Continue Hot Start

Hornets Continue Hot Start

The varsity Beauregard Hornets moved to 4-0 (R2-0) on the young season with a win over region opponent Tallassee (2-2, R0-2) Friday night. Trailing...

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Patriots Get Big Win at Home

Patriots Get Big Win at Home

BY WIL CREWS SPORTSCREWS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — The varsity Southern Christian Patriots defeated the Royal Knights of Stewart County at...

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