D. Mark Mitchell Articles

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...

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...

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

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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Summer Thoughts

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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OHS Amidst Postseason Pushes

ON THE MARKD. MARK MITCHELL OPELIKA — The Opelika High School girls’ and boys’ soccer teams, softball team and girls’ and boys’ track and field...

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OHS Baseball Bounced

ON THE MARKD. MARK MITCHELL OPELIKA — The Opelika Bulldog baseball team lost a best of three series to Stanhope Elmore last weekend at Bulldog...

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