Opelika Middle and High schools’ spring sport teams are wide open as we head into the first week of March. Following is a summary of last week’s...
On the Mark | Spring sports are now in full bloom
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D. Mark Mitchell Articles
On the Mark | Local wrestlers shine at state tournament
BY D MARK MITCHELL OPINION — The Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) hosted the state wrestling tournament last weekend at the Vaughn...
On the Mark | Feb. 13, 2025
OPINION — Opelika High School Principal Kelli Fischer confirmed to me via telephone last week that OHS Athletic Director Jamie Williams will...
On the Mark | Feb. 6, 2025
OPINION — As the chilly season winds down, Opelika’s athletes are making their last strides, jumps, and throws before spring sports kick off. This...
On the Mark | Jan. 28, 2025
By D. Mark Mitchell OPINION — Opelika High School’s Athletic Department was quiet last week due to a winter storm that left our area with snow and...
On the Mark | Jan. 23, 2025
Inclement weather postpones Opelika sports OPINION — The forecast for Alabama called for sub-freezing temperatures and possible icy road conditions,...
On the Mark | Jan. 16, 2025
OHS basketball in middle of area regular season OPINION — Opelika High played two Area basketball games since my last column: Central-Phenix City...
On the Mark | Jan. 9, 2025
High school winter sports now in full swing - On the Mark Happy 2025! We are in the middle of high school winter sports. Basketball started Area...
On the Mark | Jan. 2, 2025
OHS basketball heads into area competition OPINION — The Opelika girls and boys basketball teams have completed pre-area schedules. Holiday...