OPINION — In the opening night of the 7A, Region 4 tournament last Tuesday in Phenix City, Opelika beat No. 2-seed Auburn High in a dramatic...
On the Mark | OHS Boys claim first 7A Area Title
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D. Mark Mitchell Articles
On the Mark | Season overview of OHS basketball
BY D. MARK MITCHELL OPINION — Opelika High School Boys BasketballThe Opelika Bulldogs boys basketball program has delivered an impressive and...
On the Mark | Bulldogs peak as postseason nears
OPINION — The Opelika boy’s basketball team (20–6, Area 3–3) put together its best week of hoops since the John Wadsworth era in 2015, knocking off...
On the Mark | Opelika boys, girls battle hard in road matchups
BY D. MARK MITCHELL OPINION — The Opelika High School basketball teams faced tough road competition last week against Handley and Smiths Station....
Bulldogs fall to Central
OPINION — The Opelika Bulldogs boys’ and girls’ basketball programs faced a challenging stretch of competition this week, suffering key losses...
On the Mark | Busy week highlights Opelika sports
OPINION —Opelika High School’s girls and boys basketball teams turned in a strong week of action, collecting area wins and setting up a rivalry...
On the Mark | OHS Bulldogs finding their stride
OPINION — As area play approaches, Opelika’s basketball programs are finding momentum at the right time, with the Lady Bulldogs surging and the boys...
On the Mark | Dec. 24, 2025
BY D. MARK MITCHELL OPINION —Bryan Moore shocked Opelika football fans last week when he announced his resignation as head coach of the Bulldogs...
On the Mark | OHS basketball roundup and more
BY D. MARK MITCHELLOPINION — The Opelika Bulldogs boys basketball team continues its impressive run, improving to 10-2 overall after recent wins...