D. Mark Mitchell Articles

On the Mark | Oct. 10, 2024

BY D. MARK MITCHELL OPINION — Opelika (6-1, R 3-1) defeated Dothan 28-7 last Friday night at Ripp Hewes Stadium in Dothan. The Dogs held Wolves to 205 total yards and only 7 points, which is 25 fewer points than they average. DHS recovered a OHS fumble at their own...

On the Mark | Oct. 3, 2024

BY D. MARK MITCHELL OPINION — Opelika (5-1, R 2-1) beat Pike Road 31-20 last Friday in Montgomery in its second toughest game of the season. Coached by Granger Shook, The Patriot’s game plan was obvious from the beginning — Stop the Bulldog’s running game by putting...

On the Mark | Sept. 26, 2024

BY D. MARK MITCHELL OPINION —Opelika (4-1, R 2-1) beat Smiths Station (0-5) 50-0, last Friday night at Bulldog Stadium on Homecoming. The Dogs piled up the points and yards; gaining 398 total yards, 154 passing yards and 224 yards rushing while the defense kept the...

On the Mark | Sept. 19, 2024

BY D. MARK MITCHELL OPINION — Opelika (3-1, R 1-1) beat J.A.G. (0-4, R 0-2) 52-6 last Friday night at Bulldog Stadium. The Bulldogs did exactly as I predicted last week: They dominated the Jaguars in all three phases of the game for four quarters in front of a...
All-Stars & Media Days

All-Stars & Media Days

ON THE MARKD. MARK MITCHELL OPELIKA –– The Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) is hosting "All-Star" week in Montgomery, July 18...

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Youth All-Stars in Action

ON THE MARKD. MARK MITCHELL OPELIKA — The Opelika Dixie Youth Baseball Ozone All-Star Team swept through two games to capture the district...

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Summer Thoughts

ON THE MARKD. MARK MITCHELL OPELIKA — Opelika Dixie Youth and Dixie Boys have completed the regular season and will turn their attention to...

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On Title IX

ON THE MARKD. MARK MITCHELL OPELIKA — There is not much to report in the Opelika Athletic Department. Athletic teams at Opelika High School are...

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Opelika’s Summer Schedule

ON THE MARKD. MARK MITCHELL OPELIKA — Summer has arrived! Opelika schools are officially on summer break until Aug. 8, when students return. The...

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OHS Graduation Exercises

ON THE MARKD. MARK MITCHELL OPELIKA — Opelika High School held graduation exercises for the class of 2022 last Friday night at Bulldog Stadium. Dr...

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OHS Holds Red and White Scrimmage

ON THE MARKD. MARK MITCHELL OPELIKA — Opelika athletics ended the school year with a Red and White scrimmage at Bulldog Stadium last Friday night....

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