D. Mark Mitchell Articles

On the Mark | Spring sports are now in full bloom

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 action. TENNIS The Opelika High School tennis team swept Lee-Scott Academy last week, with the girls winning 9-0 and the...

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 Braun Civic Center in Huntsville, and local wrestlers brought home several state championships.Opelika’s Brady Campbell...

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 retire at the end of his contract on June 1. Fischer did not elaborate on a timeframe for filling the vacancy, nor has...

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 weekend saw the conclusion of the Indoor Track season, while wrestling and basketball are set to finish up before March...
Opelika Falls Short in Junior Boys World Series

DBB World Series Comes to Opelika

OPINION — The city of Opelika and AO Tourism partnered with Dixie Boys Baseball (DBB) to host the 2023 Junior Dixie Boys World Series, beginning...

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Opelika Falls Short in Junior Boys World Series

OHS Football Ready for 2023

OPINION  — The Opelika High School Bulldog football team recently finished up six weeks of workouts, including 7-on-7 tournaments and drills...

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Opelika Wraps Up 2022-23 Year

Opelika Wraps Up 2022-23 Year

OPELIKA —  The OHS football team completed spring football practice with a "red versus black" scrimmage at Bulldog Stadium last Friday night. I...

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Opelika Falls Short in Junior Boys World Series

OHS Baseball Hosting Summer Camp

OPELIKA — Opelika head baseball coach Zach Blatt is hosting the Opelika Baseball Youth Camp, June 19 through 21 at Bulldog Park on the Opelika High...

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Opelika Falls Short in Junior Boys World Series

Opelika Completes Busy Week

OPELIKA — Opelika High School’s tennis, soccer, track & field, golf and baseball teams were all in action over the course of a busy week for the...

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