D. Mark Mitchell Articles

On the Mark | Sept. 12, 2024

BY D. MARK MITCHELL OPINION — The 99th football game beween Opelika (2-1, R 0-1) and Auburn (3-0, R 1-0) was played last Friday in Auburn’s Duck Samford Stadium in front of a sellout crowd, estimated at 7000. The Tigers beat the Bulldogs in a back and forth game,...

On the Mark | Sept. 5, 2024

BY D. MARK MITCHELL OPINION — The Opelika Bulldogs (2-0) opened their home schedule, thumping Calloway [Georgia} (0-2) 48-13 at Bulldog Stadium last Friday night. Bulldog head coach Bryan Moore wanted his team to start fast, score early and often while playing good...

On the Mark | Aug. 29, 2024

OHS Football season now underway BY D. MARK MITCHELL OPINION — The Bryan Moore era at OHS started with a bang, with Opelika opening the season with a 28-14 win over Benjamin Russell last Friday in Alex City.Opelika’s Jamari Miller returned the opening kickoff to the...

On the Mark | Aug. 15, 2024

BY D. MARK MITCHELL OPELIKA — It is hard to to believe, but high school football season starts next Thursday in Alabama. Most local schools play their first games next week, Aug. 22 or 23.Opelika will open the season by playing Benjamin Russell on Savarese/Martin...
OHS Softball Wins Area, Advances to Regionals

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 Softball Wins Area, Advances to Regionals

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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OHS Claims Several Area Titles

ON THE MARKD. MARK MITCHELL Four Opelika High School spring sport teams — varsity girls’ and boys’ soccer team, varsity softball and varsity...

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OHS Completes Busy Week

OHS Completes Busy Week

OPELIKA — The Opelika High School girls’ and boys’ tennis teams closed out the regular season schedule with loses to Trinity. The girls lost 0-9 and...

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OHS Postseason Pushes

ON THE MARKD. MARK MITCHELL OPELIKA — Opelika High spring sports are finishing the regular season with hopes of making the AHSAA state playoffs. The...

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OHS Softball Wins Area, Advances to Regionals

OHS Spring Sport Success

ON THE MARK D. MARK MITCHELL The Opelika Middle School softball team beat Alex City Middle School, 6-3, last week. Lady Bulldog pitcher Cailyn...

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