D. Mark Mitchell Articles

On the Mark| July 18, 2024

BY D. MARK MITCHELL OPINION — Most schools in Alabama start within the first two weeks of August. Lee County Schools’ first day for students is Aug. 6, Lee-Scott Academy’s first day is Aug. 7 and Opelika and Auburn City Schools’ first day for students will be Aug....

On the Mark

High School Media Days BY D. MARK MITCHELL OPINION — High School Media Days will be hosted by iHeartMedia’s local radio station, FOX Sports the Game 910-1310, on July 23-24. The two-day event is sponsored by The Orthopaedic Clinic and hosted at the Bottling Plant...

On the Mark | July 4, 2024

BY D. MARK MITCHELL OPINION — Opelika High football coach Bryan Moore joined “On the Mark” radio show last week on FOX Sports the Game 910-1310 AM and the iHeartRadio app. Moore updated fans about summer workouts.“It is hard to believe June is over,” Moore said. “We...

Opelika Sports | June 27, 2024

BY D. MARK MITCHELL OPINION — Every successful high school athletic department has a strong Booster Club to help offset expenses in order to make sure the teams have what is needed to be the best. The items range from nutrition, food (meals), buses to travel long...
OHS Wrestling Ramps Up

OHS Wrestling Ramps Up

ON THE MARKD. MARK MITCHELL The Opelika High wrestling team participated in a quad and tri-match last week. The Dogs wrestled Shaw, Russell County...

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OHS Wrestling Ramps Up

Holiday Break Happenings

ON THE MARKD. MARK MITCHELL Things were quiet during Thanksgiving week for Opelika athletics, except for Saturday. The University of Alabama’s...

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OHS Wrestling Ramps Up

Survive & Advance

ON THE MARKD. MARK MITCHELL The Opelika High School football team (9-3) defeated the Spanish Fort Toros, 28-14, last Friday in the second round of...

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OHS Wrestling Ramps Up

OHS VOLLEYBALL ON HOT STREAK

ON THE MARKD. MARK MITCHELL The Opelika High Volleyball team has won its first three area games of the regular season. Earlier in September, OHS...

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