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Looking Back in History: Zach Clayton, Opelika High Discus Thrower

In 2006, Opelika High School dominated the 6A Class in boys outdoor track and field and won its sixth championship in nine years. For the Bulldogs, huge praise went toward discus thrower, Zach Clayton.

What We're Reading

Sports journalism pieces about current sports stories related to our area and state from other media outlets. OpelikaObserver.com: Opelika High School’s spring sports are in the heart of their seasons. Boys soccer and tennis won last week, while softball went 3-3 and baseball 1-2. Full Story Here. WTVM.

Brown, Story lead comeback win for Opelika

Brown, Story lead comeback win for Opelika

Down two goals at halftime, Opelika needed a jolt. Enter Amiya Brown and Maelee Story. The Bulldogs’ striker duo netted five of their six goals, with Story posting a hat trick and Brown netting the tying and go-ahead goals, to lead Opelika to a 6-4 win over Russell County on

Expectations high as ever for Lee-Scott Academy golf team

Expectations high as ever for Lee-Scott Academy golf team

With spring in full swing, Lee-Scott Academy’s golf season is preparing to kick into high gear. As a state golfing powerhouse who won six straight AISA titles between 2015 and 2020, expectations are always high for the Warriors. 2023 is no different. According to head coach Charlie Richardson, who

Athlete Spotlight: Brooke Hallman, Auburn HS

Athlete Spotlight: Brooke Hallman, Auburn HS

As she received her custom, blinged-out ring, Auburn High School’s Brooke Hallman was reminiscing on this past fall when she led her team to an AHSAA Flag Football state title. What started as a fun activity to keep busy in the offseason, ended up becoming one of the biggest

What We're Reading

Sports journalism pieces about current sports stories related to our area and state from other media outlets. AL.com: Now that the boys' and girls' high school basketball state championships are complete, some serious changes have been made to AL.com’s power rankings. Check out their final

Looking back in history: Auburn, Cimo chase sixth state title

Looking back in history: Auburn, Cimo chase sixth state title

Coach Matt Cimo has taken Auburn High School’s baseball team to a new level since arriving in 1993. Prior to Cimo’s arrival, Auburn High had only made it to the state tournament Final Four three times, bringing home only one state title. Since Cimo took over as Auburn’