Alabama High School Basketball - Opelika nipped by Auburn
January 16, 2024: Auburn, AL 36830 The Auburn Tigers tipped the visiting Opelika Bulldogs basketball team by a final score of 65-61 in Tuesday's league game.
In their next game, the Tigers face the Central Red Devils (Phenix City, AL) in a 7A Area 4 game, on Friday, January 19. Auburn will attempt to move on its 21-3 season record. The Red Devils enter the game with a 21-6 record after their 77-45 non-league win over Jackson-Olin (Birmingham, AL).
With the defeat, Opelika moves to 10-11 on the year. The Bulldogs travel to Smiths Station (Smiths, AL) to face the Panthers in a 7A Area 4 game on Friday, January 19. The Panthers enter the game with a record of 7-13. Smiths Station lost 68-63 in their recent non-league game against Eufaula (Eufaula, AL)