D. Mark Mitchell Articles

Opelika Sports | April 25, 2024

BY D. MARK MITCHELL OPINION — GOLFThe Opelika High Girls and Boys Golf teams defeated Valley last Monday at Point University.Opelika's girls won 150-155 behind the following low scores: Karly Phatsadavong (-44), Kaylin Ward (-52) and Paige Bales (-54).The boys golf...

AHS baseball coach Matt Cimo to retire

BY D. MARK MITCHELL OPINION — Auburn High baseball coach Matt Cimo confirmed during an appearance of my radio show, "On the Mark" on FOX Sports the Game radio on the iHeartRadio app that he will retire in May."I have been so blessed by God, from administration,...

Opelika Dixie Baseball underway

BY D. MARK MITCHELL OPINION — Opelika City Council President Eddie Smith threw out the official opening pitch last Saturday at West Ridge Park for opening ceremonies on a beautiful sunny day. The league played two games prior to opening day. I will provide more in the...

Opelika High School roundup

BY D. MARK MITCHELL OPINION — The Opelika High School girls and boys golf teams are hosting a Community Golf Tournament on the short course at Robert Trent Jones Golf Course at Grand National on April 8 at 1 p.m. The cost for a team of four golfers is $300 and single...

Youth All-Stars in Action

ON THE MARKD. MARK MITCHELL OPELIKA — The Opelika Dixie Youth Baseball Ozone All-Star Team swept through two games to capture the district...

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Excitement Builds for Football Season

Summer Thoughts

ON THE MARKD. MARK MITCHELL OPELIKA — Opelika Dixie Youth and Dixie Boys have completed the regular season and will turn their attention to...

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Excitement Builds for Football Season

On Title IX

ON THE MARKD. MARK MITCHELL OPELIKA — There is not much to report in the Opelika Athletic Department. Athletic teams at Opelika High School are...

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Excitement Builds for Football Season

Opelika’s Summer Schedule

ON THE MARKD. MARK MITCHELL OPELIKA — Summer has arrived! Opelika schools are officially on summer break until Aug. 8, when students return. The...

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Excitement Builds for Football Season

OHS Graduation Exercises

ON THE MARKD. MARK MITCHELL OPELIKA — Opelika High School held graduation exercises for the class of 2022 last Friday night at Bulldog Stadium. Dr...

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Excitement Builds for Football Season

OHS Amidst Postseason Pushes

ON THE MARKD. MARK MITCHELL OPELIKA — The Opelika High School girls’ and boys’ soccer teams, softball team and girls’ and boys’ track and field...

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