D. Mark Mitchell Articles

On the Mark | Nov. 7, 2024

Opelika finishes 8-2, heads to post-season OPINION — Opelika’s Football team (8-2) will host Florence (5-5) in the first round of the Alabama High School Athletic Association 7A State playoffs Friday at Bulldog Stadium. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m.This is the first...

On the Mark | Oct. 31, 2024

Opelika finishes 8-2, heads to post-season OPINION — In their last regular season game, the Opelika High School Bulldogs (8-2) lost to Carver 44-35 last Thursday at Crampton Bowl. The Dogs looked like a team destined to win their ninth game of the regular season,...

On the Mark | Oct. 24, 2024

Opelika defeats Central-Phenix City BY D. MARK MITCHELL OPINION — Opelika (8-1, R 5-1) beat the Central-Phenix City Red Devils (6-2, R 4-2) 23-14, last Friday night in front of a packed home crowd at Bulldog stadium, earning a first trip to the AHSAA Class 7A State...

On the Mark | Oct. 17

BY D. MARK MITCHELL OPINION — Opelika (7-1, R 4-1) moved a step closer to clinching a playoff berth after beating Enterprise 30-13 last Friday at Homecoming at Bulldog Stadium.EHS head coach Ben Blackmon did not coach the Wildcats nor make the trip, due to being...
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OHS XC in Action

OPELIKA — The OHS and OMS cross country teams ran in the "Smiths Station Stages" last Saturday in Smiths Station. Opelika's individual results are...

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Prattville Upsets OHS in Overtime

Bulldogs Move to 1 -0

ON THE MARKD. MARK MITCHELL OPELIKA — Opelika's varsity football opened the 2022 season with a 29-28 win over Callaway (Georgia) in Troup County...

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Prattville Upsets OHS in Overtime

OHS School & Sports Begins  

ON THE MARKD. MARK MITCHELL OPELIKA — Students attending Opelika City Schools started the 2022-23 school year year this week. Students in the first...

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Prattville Upsets OHS in Overtime

Opelika Issues Changes for 2022

ON THE MARK D. MARK MITCHELL OPELIKA — As August arrives, fall sports are preparing for the start of the season and school. Over the past several...

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Prattville Upsets OHS in Overtime

The All-Important Booster Club

ON THE MARKD. MARK MITCHELL OPELIKA — Student-athletes at Opelika Middle School (OMS) and Opelika High School (OHS) have plenty to do as fall sports...

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