D. Mark Mitchell Articles

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...

On the Mark | Aug. 8, 2024

BY D. MARK MITCHELL OPELIKA — The Opelika football team started fall practice Monday, preparing for the 2024 season. Head coach Bryan Moore has a new schedule for the next two seasons.OHS plays five road games and five home games. Here is a summary of the opponents on...

On the Mark | Aug. 1, 2024

BY D. MARK MITCHELL OPINION — Opelika football coach Bryan Moore starts fall practice Monday Aug. 5, in preparation for the 2024 season.Moore spoke to the media last week at FOX Sports the Game High School Media Days presented by Orthopedic Clinic at the Bottling...
OHS Competes in State Meet

OHS Competes in State Meet

ON THE MARKD. MARK MITCHELL The Alabama High School Athletic Association held the Indoor Track and Field Championship last weekend in the Crossplex...

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OHS Competes in State Meet

OHS Winter Sports Continue

ON THE MARKD. MARK MITCHELL Winter sports continues at Opelika High School and Opelika Middle School. The girls’ and boys’ basketball teams play two...

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OHS Competes in State Meet

Opelika Returns to Action

ON THE MARKD. MARK MITCHELL Opelika school students returned from Christmas break on Wednesday after having over two weeks off for the holiday. The...

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OHS Competes in State Meet

2021 Sports Review

By ON THE MARKD. MARK MITCHELL Opelika athletics had a relatively quiet Christmas week, with the exception of girls and boys varsity basketball...

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OHS Competes in State Meet

OHS Wrestling

ON THE MARKD. MARK MITCHELL The Opelika High School varsity, junior varsity and middle school wrestling teams traveled to Wetumpka for a tri-match...

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OHS Competes in State Meet

OHS Moves to 7A

ON THE MARKD. MARK MITCHELL The Alabama High Athletic Association's bylaws require the member schools to be re-classified every two years. Earlier...

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