D. Mark Mitchell Articles

On the Mark | Postseason play comes up short

OPINION —The Opelika Bulldogs saw their postseason run come to an end with a 48–33 loss to top-ranked Dothan in the Class 7A regional semifinals at the Dunn-Oliver Acadome in Montgomery, last Friday.Although Opelika opened strong and even held an 11–9 lead after the...

On the Mark | OHS Boys claim first 7A Area Title

OPINION —  In the opening night of the 7A, Region 4 tournament last Tuesday in Phenix City, Opelika beat No. 2-seed Auburn High in a dramatic 74–71 overtime win. The victory sends Opelika to the area championship against top-seeded Central-Phenix City and secures...

On the Mark | Season overview of OHS basketball

BY D. MARK MITCHELL OPINION — Opelika High School Boys BasketballThe Opelika Bulldogs boys basketball program has delivered an impressive and energetic winter season, marked by key victories, strong individual performances and rising momentum as the team pushes...

On the Mark | Bulldogs peak as postseason nears

OPINION — The Opelika boy’s basketball team (20–6, Area 3–3) put together its best week of hoops since the John Wadsworth era in 2015, knocking off both Central and Auburn in front of electric, sold-out crowds at the OHS Sports Arena. The back-to-back wins catapulted...
On the Mark | Week 2 – High School Football Recap

On the Mark | July 24, 2025

OPINION — The 2025 Junior DBB Baseball World Series 13U kicks off July 25–29 at West Ridge Park, welcoming 11 state champions plus hometown team...

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