D. Mark Mitchell Articles

AHSAA Fall reclassification for school years 2024 – 26

BY D. MARK MITCHELL BY D. MARK MITCHELL OPINION —The Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) Central Board of Control held its board meeting to approve the seven-classisification system for the 2024-25 and 2025-26 school years. The seven-class system began in...

Roundup of this week’s high school sports

BY D. MARK MITCHELL OPINION — WRESTLINGOpelika's wrestling team participated in the Swede Umbach Wrestling Tournament at Auburn High School last weekend. OHS finished third, behind Hewett-Trussville and Tallassee.The following are the weight classes, names, grades and...

On the Mark

Swimming, basketball and coaching search AHSAA SWIMMING AND DIVING CHAMPIONSHIPThe Alabama High School Athletic Association held the 64th Swimming and Diving Championships at Auburn University's Martin Aquatics Center last weekend in Auburn.Huntsville High won its...

On the Mark – Lady Bulldogs fall to 2-4 record

BY D. MARK MITCHELLFOR THE OBSERVER OPINION —BASKETBALLThe OHS varsity Lady Bulldog basketball team dropped to 2-4 overall after losing to Park Crossing, Arab and Grissom over the break.Park Crossing pulled away in fourth quarter to beat OHS 61-42. The game was close...
The “MIGHTY” Life and Legacy of Pat Dye

OHS XC in Action

OPELIKA — The OHS and OMS cross country teams ran in the "Smiths Station Stages" last Saturday in Smiths Station. Opelika's individual results are...

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The “MIGHTY” Life and Legacy of Pat Dye

Bulldogs Move to 1 -0

ON THE MARKD. MARK MITCHELL OPELIKA — Opelika's varsity football opened the 2022 season with a 29-28 win over Callaway (Georgia) in Troup County...

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The “MIGHTY” Life and Legacy of Pat Dye

OHS School & Sports Begins  

ON THE MARKD. MARK MITCHELL OPELIKA — Students attending Opelika City Schools started the 2022-23 school year year this week. Students in the first...

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The “MIGHTY” Life and Legacy of Pat Dye

Opelika Issues Changes for 2022

ON THE MARK D. MARK MITCHELL OPELIKA — As August arrives, fall sports are preparing for the start of the season and school. Over the past several...

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The “MIGHTY” Life and Legacy of Pat Dye

The All-Important Booster Club

ON THE MARKD. MARK MITCHELL OPELIKA — Student-athletes at Opelika Middle School (OMS) and Opelika High School (OHS) have plenty to do as fall sports...

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The “MIGHTY” Life and Legacy of Pat Dye

All-Stars & Media Days

ON THE MARKD. MARK MITCHELL OPELIKA –– The Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) is hosting "All-Star" week in Montgomery, July 18...

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