Opelika High School celebrated 14 student-athletes this week during its Spring Signing Day recognition, honoring members of the Class of 2026 who will continue their athletic and academic careers at the collegiate level.

Opelika student-athletes were recognized during the Spring Signing Day Ceremony on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at 9 a.m. in the Opelika High School Sports Arena. Family members, coaches, teammates, school leaders, and community supporters gathered to celebrate the student-athletes and their accomplishments. Two additional student-athletes signed early on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.

Spring Signing Day recognizes the hard work, discipline, commitment, and achievement required for student-athletes to earn the opportunity to compete at the next level. The ceremony also celebrates the support of families, coaches, teachers, and teammates who have helped these students throughout their high school careers.

The student-athletes recognized include:

• Leland Bell — Spring Hill College — Track
• Lakeydrick Burts — Point University — Football
• Paxton Blackburn — Marion Military Institute — Tennis
• Tripp Campbell — Spring Hill College — Cross Country
• *David Cruz — Southern Union State Community College — Soccer
• Jimmy Fenn — Andrew College — Golf
• *Foster Hulsey — Point University — Soccer
• Hank Hudson — Auburn University at Montgomery — Baseball
• CJ Johnson — Benedict College — Football
• Eric Mason — Tuskegee University — Football
• Warner McDonald — Coastal Alabama Community College–North — Baseball
• Jia Rowe — Point University — Volleyball
• Alana Spinks — Alabama A&M University — Cheer
• Caurdae Wright — Stillman College — Basketball

Opelika City Schools congratulates each of these student-athletes on this achievement and wishes them continued success as they begin the next chapter of their academic and athletic journeys.
*Signed Early on Tuesday, May 5, 2026