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D. Mark Mitchell Articles

On the Mark | DBB World Series and Football Media Days are huge successes

BY D. MARK MITCHELL OPINION — This past week, Opelika was alive with excitement, energy and the unmistakable sounds of youth baseball at West Ridge Park. The DBB Baseball 13U World Series welcomed talented teams from across the country — but it was the dedication of...
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On the Mark | July 24, 2025

OPINION — The 2025 Junior DBB Baseball World Series 13U kicks off July 25–29 at West Ridge Park, welcoming 11 state champions plus hometown team Opelika. This double-elimination tournament, hosted by the city of Opelika Parks and Recreation and Auburn-Opelika Tourism,...
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On the Mark | Opelika sports scene heats up with Media Days, Youth World Series

BY D MARK MITCHELL OPINION — The countdown is on for the 2025 FOX Sports 910-1310 “The Game” High School Media Days, proudly presented by The Orthopaedic Clinic. This two-day blitz of local high school football teams will take place July 29 and 30 at an exciting new...
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On the Mark | Opelika Youth All-Stars win State Championship

BY D. MARK MITCHELL OPINION —Opelika head football coach Bryan Moore called “On the Mark” radio show on Monday to give an update on his team. We started the interview discussing June then pointed the attention to July and fall camp. Following are coach Moore comments...
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Opelika Dixie Baseball underway

Opelika Dixie Baseball underway

Apr 10, 2024

BY D. MARK MITCHELL OPINION — Opelika City Council President Eddie Smith threw out the official opening pitch last Saturday at West Ridge Park for...

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Opelika Dixie Baseball underway

Opelika High School roundup

Apr 4, 2024

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...

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Opelika High School roundup

Mar 27, 2024

BY D. MARK MITCHELL OPINION — Opelika's varsity track and field team was unable to compete in the "River Region Invitational" because the meet was...

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Opelika High School roundup

Mar 13, 2024

CORRECTIONWe would like to offer our sincere apologies to Katie Harrelson for printing her first name wrong last week and also for failing to give...

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Spring sports recap

Mar 6, 2024

BY D. MARK MITCHELL OPINION — SOCCEROHS Bulldog boys soccer opened area play with a 3-1 win over Central. David Cruz, Tristan Tatum and Nolen Wilson...

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Spring sports are rolling

Mar 5, 2024

BY D. MARK MITCHELL OPINION — Opelika's varsity soccer team fell to Prattville 6-1 last week. Head coach Derek Hovell said, "Mental mistakes plagued...

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Spring Sports are Underway

Feb 18, 2024

BY D. MARK MITCHELL WRESTLINGThe Opelika wrestling team finished runner-up in the AHSAA 7A Super Sectionals in Mobile. Ten of Twelve Bulldog...

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