OPINION — Opelika continues to showcase its talents across soccer, track and field, softball and baseball, with each team battling through...
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On the Mark | A flurry of activity in spring Opelika High School athletics
OPINION — Tennis Updates The Opelika girls tennis team swept LaGrange 9-0 during an away match. Key victories came from JoAnne Smith T (10-0),...
On the Mark | Opelika Spring Break update: Athletes shine while school’s out
BY D MARK MITCHELL OPINION — As Opelika students enjoy their spring break, local athletes have been hard at work representing their schools in...
On the Mark | Week of March 10, 2025
OPINION — Congratulations to Craig Montel on being named Athletic Director at Opelika High School. SOCCERThe Opelika High varsity boys soccer team...
On the Mark | OHS boys soccer suffers losses this week
BY D MARK MITCHELL OPINION —The Opelika High School boys’ soccer team endured a challenging week with two close losses. First, Smiths Station edged...
On the Mark | Spring sports are now in full bloom
Opelika Middle and High schools’ spring sport teams are wide open as we head into the first week of March. Following is a summary of last week’s...
On the Mark | Local wrestlers shine at state tournament
BY D MARK MITCHELL OPINION — The Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) hosted the state wrestling tournament last weekend at the Vaughn...
On the Mark | Feb. 13, 2025
OPINION — Opelika High School Principal Kelli Fischer confirmed to me via telephone last week that OHS Athletic Director Jamie Williams will...
On the Mark | Feb. 6, 2025
OPINION — As the chilly season winds down, Opelika’s athletes are making their last strides, jumps, and throws before spring sports kick off. This...