D. Mark Mitchell Articles

On the Mark | Opelika boys, girls battle hard in road matchups

BY D. MARK MITCHELL OPINION — The Opelika High School basketball teams faced tough road competition last week against Handley and Smiths Station. Girls BasketballThe Lady Bulldogs dropped both contests, falling 70–64 to Handley and 46–44 to Smiths Station. In the...

Bulldogs fall to Central

OPINION —  The Opelika Bulldogs boys’ and girls’ basketball programs faced a challenging stretch of competition this week, suffering key losses against regional rivals Central-Phenix City and Auburn. BOYS BASKETBALL Bulldogs Fall Hard to Central The Opelika boys’...

On the Mark | Busy week highlights Opelika sports

OPINION —Opelika High School’s girls and boys basketball teams turned in a strong week of action, collecting area wins and setting up a rivalry matchup with Auburn. OHS basketballOpelika High Girls basketball (8-13, A 1-0) defeated Smiths Station 65-61 at the sports...

On the Mark | OHS Bulldogs finding their stride

OPINION — As area play approaches, Opelika’s basketball programs are finding momentum at the right time, with the Lady Bulldogs surging and the boys continuing a dominant run. OHS Bulldogs GirlsThe Opelika girls (7-13) are playing their best basketball of the season,...