D. Mark Mitchell Articles

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...

On the Mark | Jan. 28, 2025

By D. Mark Mitchell OPINION — Opelika High School’s Athletic Department was quiet last week due to a winter storm that left our area with snow and ice for several days, causing Gov. Kay Ivey to declare a State of Emergency and making the decision to close schools...

On the Mark | Jan. 23, 2025

Inclement weather postpones Opelika sports OPINION — The forecast for Alabama called for sub-freezing temperatures and possible icy road conditions, causing our local schools to postpone all activities on Tuesday and Wednesday, including Area basketball games and...
OHS In Action

OHS In Action

OPELIKA — Once again, all the spring sports at Opelika High School were active this past week. The following breakdown from D. Mark Mitchell recaps...

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OHS Spring Sports Stay Busy

OHS Spring Sports Stay Busy

OPELIKA — Opelika High School’s spring sports are fully into the meat of their schedules. Last week, the baseball, softball, soccer and tennis teams...

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OHS Spring Sports Stay Busy

OHS Baseball’s .500 Week

OPELIKA — The OHS varsity Bulldog baseball team (6-4) split four games last week, beating Liberty County and UMS-Wright and losing to Pike Road and...

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OHS Spring Sports Stay Busy

OHS Baseball Off to a Hot Start

OPELIKA — The Opelika Bulldogs varsity baseball team defeated Providence Christian 8-1 on Saturday in its home opener thanks to five runs in the...

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OHS Spring Sports Stay Busy

OHS Basketball Season Ends

OPELIKA — The Opelika High School girls and boys basketball seasons ended with first round losses in their area tournaments. The Lady Bulldogs’...

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OHS In Action

OHS Basketball Enters Postseason

OPELIKA — The Opelika varsity girls and boys basketball teams completed the regular season last week. The Lady Bulldogs (10-14) won their final two...

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Spring Sports Underway

Spring Sports Underway

OPELIKA — Opelika's girls and boys soccer teams opened the 2023 season Thursday night against American Christian Academy at the W. James Samford...

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Spring Sports Underway

OHS Pick Up Area Wins

OPELIKA — Opelika's varsity girls basetball team (8-12, A1-3) split a pair of games last week, beating LaFayette (56-21) and losing to area foe...

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OHS In Action

OHS Bball Drops Area Games  

OPELIKA — The Opelika High School girls and boys varsity basketball teams dropped a pair of area games in the Main Street Gym last week.  The...

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