OPINION — The 2026 high school baseball season came to a tough close for the Opelika Bulldogs, who finished the year at 18–21 after a late...
On the Mark | Lessons learned for OHS baseball
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On the Mark | OHS baseball falls; softball, track wins
BY D MARK MITCHELL OPINION — Area play proved unforgiving for the Opelika Bulldogs baseball team, as last week’s three-game sweep by rival Auburn...
On the Mark | Opelika sports eye postseason push
OPINION — As mid-April arrives, spring sports in Opelika are reaching the stretch run, and the postseason picture is beginning to take shape....
On the Mark | OHS Baseball on a winning streak
BY D MARK MITCHELL OPINION — Opelika’s boys and girls track teams participated in the Wayne Murphy Invitational hosted by Auburn High School, and...
On the Mark | OHS baseball on a winning streak
BY D MARK MITCHELL OPINION — The Opelika High School baseball team appears to be peaking at exactly the right time.The Bulldogs rolled through last...
DBB Baseball registration open
OPINION — Registration is now open for Opelika DBB Baseball, a recreational league for players ages 13–15. Registration is available at the Opelika...
On the Mark | Opelika softball: close games — tough lessons
OPINION — The Opelika softball team (13-8) dropped a pair of close contests last week against quality opponents in Benjamin Russell and Prattville,...
On the Mark | Opelika softball battles through seven-game week
The Opelika High School Lady Bulldog softball team (13–6) endured a demanding seven-game stretch last week, finishing with three wins and...
On the Mark | Opelika Spring sports ramp up
OPINION — The Opelika High School softball team showed toughness and depth last week, playing eight games in five days and emerging with a 9–2...