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...
OHS Wreslters Compete at State

OHS Competes in State Meet

ON THE MARKD. MARK MITCHELL The Alabama High School Athletic Association held the Indoor Track and Field Championship last weekend in the Crossplex...

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OHS Wreslters Compete at State

OHS Winter Sports Continue

ON THE MARKD. MARK MITCHELL Winter sports continues at Opelika High School and Opelika Middle School. The girls’ and boys’ basketball teams play two...

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OHS Wreslters Compete at State

Opelika Returns to Action

ON THE MARKD. MARK MITCHELL Opelika school students returned from Christmas break on Wednesday after having over two weeks off for the holiday. The...

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OHS Wreslters Compete at State

2021 Sports Review

By ON THE MARKD. MARK MITCHELL Opelika athletics had a relatively quiet Christmas week, with the exception of girls and boys varsity basketball...

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OHS Wreslters Compete at State

OHS Wrestling

ON THE MARKD. MARK MITCHELL The Opelika High School varsity, junior varsity and middle school wrestling teams traveled to Wetumpka for a tri-match...

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