D. Mark Mitchell Articles

On the Mark | Howard’s pick-six sparks Opelika’s playoff-clinching win

BY D. MARK MITCHELL OPINION — Opelika’s postseason hopes were hanging by a thread Friday night at Bulldog Stadium — until senior defensive back Braiden Howard flipped the script.The Bulldogs were trailing 14-7 in the second half against Carver-Montgomery, when Howard...

On the Mark – Howard’s pick-six sparks Opelika’s playoff-clinching win

OPINION — Opelika’s postseason hopes were hanging by a thread Friday night at Bulldog Stadium — until senior defensive back Braiden Howard flipped the script. The Bulldogs were trailing 14-7 in the second half against Carver-Montgomery, when Howard intercepted a pass...

On the Mark | Central dominates; Opelika regroups

BY D MARK MITCHELL OPINION — In a commanding performance under the Friday night lights, the Central Red Devils overwhelmed the Opelika Bulldogs 42-6 in a key Class 7A, Region 2 matchup on Wayne Trawick Field at Garrett-Harrison Stadium.Central (8-1) wasted no time...

On the Mark | Tough night for Bulldogs in Enterprise

BY D. MARK MITCHELL OPINION — The Enterprise Wildcats snapped a four-game losing streak in emphatic fashion with a 42–20 victory over the Opelika Bulldogs on Friday. The win not only marked Enterprise’s first region triumph of the season, but also showcased its most...
On the Mark | Dec. 19, 2024

On the Mark | Dec. 19, 2024

OHS wrestlers compete in Suede Umbach Invitational OPINION — The OHS boys Wrestling team particiapated in the 20th “Suede Umbach Invitational” last...

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On the Mark | Dec. 19, 2024

On the Mark | Dec. 12, 2024

State championships held in Birmingham OPINION — The Alabama High School Athletic Association completed the Super 7 football champion-ship and flag...

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On the Mark | Dec. 19, 2024

On the Mark | Dec. 5, 2024

Super 7 Football Championships Underway OPINION — The Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) is holding the Super 7 Football Championships...

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On the Mark | Dec. 19, 2024

On the Mark | Nov. 27, 2024

OPINION — The Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) held the 61st Swimming and Diving Championship last weekend at the Huntsville...

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On the Mark | Dec. 19, 2024

On the Mark | Nov. 21, 2024

Opelika finishes 8-2, heads to post-season OPINION — OHS FOOTBALLHoover (10-2) ended Opelika’s (9-3) football season with a 32-29 win in three...

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On the Mark | Dec. 19, 2024

On the Mark | Nov. 14, 2024

Opelika to play against Hoover Friday OPINION — Opelika (9-2) football thumped Florence (6-5) by a score of 43-7 last Friday at Bulldog Stadium in...

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On the Mark | Dec. 19, 2024

On the Mark | Nov. 7, 2024

Opelika finishes 8-2, heads to post-season OPINION — Opelika’s Football team (8-2) will host Florence (5-5) in the first round of the Alabama High...

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On the Mark | Dec. 19, 2024

On the Mark | Oct. 31, 2024

Opelika finishes 8-2, heads to post-season OPINION — In their last regular season game, the Opelika High School Bulldogs (8-2) lost to Carver 44-35...

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On the Mark | Dec. 19, 2024

On the Mark | Oct. 24, 2024

Opelika defeats Central-Phenix City BY D. MARK MITCHELL OPINION — Opelika (8-1, R 5-1) beat the Central-Phenix City Red Devils (6-2, R 4-2) 23-14,...

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