July 21, 2026 — Opelika, AL The Opelika High School Bulldogs football team took another step toward the 2026 season, showing strong discipline during a preseason scrimmage at Pike Road. First-year head coach Jonathan Chandler said players treated the outing as a regular week of training, focusing on executing fundamentals without mistakes. OHS previously unveiled new Nike uniforms during media day picture day earlier this month. The Bulldogs are still working to fill out a… Read More
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Opelika area sports news
Auburn Baseball: Three 2027 Signees Sign MLB Contracts; Bergman Commits from Portal
July 20–24, 2026 — Auburn, AL Auburn baseball's recruiting class saw some roster movement this week. Three 2027 signees signed professional contracts following the MLB Draft, including San Diego Padres first-round pick Coleman Borthwick, who signed for $3.8 million and forfeited his Auburn commitment. The losses reflect the caliber of talent Auburn continues to attract at the national level. On the addition side, former Baylor right-handed pitcher Brayden Bergman committed to Auburn from the transfer… Read More
Nearly 500 Women Attend Auburn Football Ladies Clinic
July 26, 2026 — Auburn, AL Nearly 500 women attended the Auburn Football Ladies Clinic on Saturday, July 26, at the Woltosz Football Performance Center — an event staff described as "our favorite day of the year." Participants met head coach Alex Golesh and the new coaching staff, received a behind-the-scenes look at the Auburn football program, and engaged in football education sessions. The annual Ladies Clinic continues to grow in popularity under the Golesh… Read More
Auburn Football: Three Tigers Named Preseason All-SEC, Led by Xavier Atkins
July 24, 2026 — Auburn, AL Junior linebacker Xavier Atkins led three Auburn football student-athletes named to the Preseason All-SEC Team, as announced Friday by the Southeastern Conference. Atkins headlines the selections after a breakout 2025 season, and he was joined by two other Tigers in earning preseason All-SEC honors. With fall camp opening August 4 and the season opener against Baylor in the Aflac Kickoff Game on September 5, the recognition gives the Auburn… Read More
Golesh Takes Center Stage at Auburn’s SEC Media Days Debut
July 21–22, 2026 — Tampa, FL / Auburn, AL First-year Auburn head coach Alex Golesh made his debut appearance at SEC Media Days in Tampa on Tuesday, July 21, and defined success for his first season around building a program identity. "Year one will be successful if we leave and know exactly who we are and we have proof of concept to continue to build," Golesh said from the main podium. Golesh reflected on the… Read More
USA Wheelchair Handball Wins Gold in France; Auburn Athletes Lead the Way
July 7, 2026 — Lyon, France / Auburn, Alabama Members of Auburn University's adaptive athletics program helped lead the United States Wheelchair Handball team to a gold medal at the Euro Hand 4 All Tournament held in Lyon, France, July 2–4. Auburn athletes Jay Denning and Ben Edwards , along with head coach Ford Dyke and program staff, represented the U.S. at the international competition. The gold medal represents a significant achievement for a program… Read More
Auburn Football 2026: Golesh Era Begins Sept. 5 Against Baylor in Atlanta
July 16–19, 2026 — Auburn, Alabama With less than two months until the first kickoff, the Auburn Tigers football program is generating significant buzz heading into the first season of the Alex Golesh era . CBS Sports projects Auburn to earn a 7-5 record and a Gasparilla Bowl bid in year one — a realistic expectation for a program in year one of a coaching transition. Golesh, who arrived from South Florida, has consistently emphasized… Read More
Auburn Softball’s Kate Malveaux Inducted into Illinois Sports Hall of Fame
July 17, 2026 — Auburn, Alabama Auburn softball co-head coach Kate Malveaux was inducted into the Illinois Sports Hall of Fame this week, recognized for her distinguished career as both a player and coach. Originally from Springfield, IL, Malveaux played collegiately at Bradley University before beginning her coaching career. She joined the Auburn Tigers program in June 2024 alongside her husband Chris Malveaux as co-head coaches, with Kate primarily overseeing catchers, team defense, and base… Read More
AHSAA All-Star Week Begins: Opelika’s Will Brandon Selected for South Baseball Squad
July 20, 2026 — Montgomery, Alabama The 30th Annual AHSAA North-South All-Star Sports Week is underway this week in Montgomery (July 20–24), bringing together the state's best graduating senior athletes in baseball, softball, soccer, tennis, and golf. Representing Opelika High School is infielder/outfielder Will Brandon , a 6-foot-1 utility player selected for the South baseball team. Brandon's versatility — his ability to play multiple positions and contribute in various roles — earned him a spot… Read More
Auburn Pitcher Justice De Jong Transfers to NC State
July 18, 2026 — Auburn, Alabama Justice De Jong — Auburn Baseball Right-handed pitcher Justice De Jong , a freshman from Brooklyn, N.Y., has committed to NC State after entering the transfer portal from Auburn. De Jong appeared in six games for the Tigers in 2026, tossing 5⅓ innings and striking out five batters. He is currently pitching for the Chatham Anglers in the Cape Cod League, where he has posted a 1-0 record with… Read More
Nick Ammirati Hired as Auburn Baseball Hitting Coordinator from Georgia
July 14, 2026 — Auburn, Alabama Nick Ammirati — formerly Georgia Baseball assistant coach Auburn baseball and head coach Butch Thompson announced the addition of Nick Ammirati as the program’s assistant coach and hitting coordinator on July 14. Ammirati comes to the Plains from Georgia, where he helped lead the Bulldogs to their first College World Series in 18 seasons. He replaces Gabe Gross , who stepped down from his associate head coach role after… Read More
