D. Mark Mitchell Articles

AHSAA in the News

OPINION — The Alabama High School Athletic Department held its quarterly Central Board of Control Meeting last week in Montgomery. There were several significant decisions approved by the board, including that the AHSAA will return a record $2.25 million to member...

Opelika Falls Short in Junior Boys World Series

OPINION — The city of Opelika and AO Tourism partnered to host the Dixie Boys Baseball (DBB) Junior World Series at West Ridge Park from July 21 through 26. The 12 team double-elimination tournament features teams representing 10 states, including Dothan and Opelika...

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 Friday (July 21) and running through Tuesday night. The 12 team double-elimination World Series tournament features the...

Opelika Youth Baseball Championships

OPINION — Opelika Dixie Youth and Dixie Boys all-star team's participated in state championship tournaments this week. As of Monday, the Dixie Youth 10U State Tournament was down to three teams with one loss Opelika, Troy and Dothan American. Dothan American won the...
OHS VOLLEYBALL ON HOT STREAK

OHS VOLLEYBALL ON HOT STREAK

ON THE MARKD. MARK MITCHELL The Opelika High Volleyball team has won its first three area games of the regular season. Earlier in September, OHS...

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OHS VOLLEYBALL ON HOT STREAK

DOGS BEAT POETS FOR FIRST WIN

ON THE MARKD. MARK MITCHELL Tahe OHS football team (1-2, R 1-0) beat Lanier 24-7 in Montgomery’s Crampton Bowl last Thursday night. Following a 0-2...

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OHS VOLLEYBALL ON HOT STREAK

Briggs Gives AHSAA Update

ON THE MARKD. MARK MITCHELL Earlier this week, FOX Sports the Game 910-1310 and the Orthopaedic Clinic held the 4th annual High School Media Day at...

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