OPINION —Summer may still be in full swing but make no mistake, football season is already taking shape in Opelika.Opelika High School head football...
On the Mark | Bulldogs building momentum; Youth All-Stars shine
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On the Mark | OHS sports updates and AHSAA news
OPINION — Bulldog FootballThe OHS football team continues its summer regimen, practicing four days a week, including late starts on Mondays. Under...
On the Mark | Bulldog spirit shines this summer
OPINION — The Opelika High School football team officially kicked off summer workouts on Monday, June 1, signaling the beginning of another highly...
On the Mark | Who is in the Doghouse, OHS ‘26 football
OPINION — The Opelika High School athletic department settled into a rare quiet last week as the school year officially ended. The first week of...
On the Mark | Opelika Diamond Youth announces all-stars
OPINION — Opelika Diamond Youth Baseball league (formerly Dixie youth) announced all-stars for all leagues. It is a huge honor to be on an all-star...
On the Mark | Opelika’s successful Spring
OPINION — With the final whistle blowing under the lights at Bulldog Stadium Friday night, the curtain has officially fallen on the 2025–26 Opelika...
On the Mark | Opelika football enters new era under Chandler
BY D MARK MITCHELL OPINION — Most of Opelika High’s spring sports calendar has ended, but one event remains — and it’s a big one for Bulldog fans....
On the Mark | OHS softball, track, field end seasons
BY D. MARK MITCHELL OPINION — The Opelika High School girls and boys track and field teams wrapped up a memorable season last weekend by competing...
On the Mark | Lessons learned for OHS baseball
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...