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The Opelika (AL) varsity basketball team won Thursday's home non-conference game against Benjamin Russell (Alexander City, AL) by a score of 46-42.

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Game Story

Alabama High School Basketball - Opelika holds off Benjamin Russell

December 5, 2024: Opelika, AL 36801

In Thursday's non-league contest, the host Opelika Bulldogs basketball team scored a close 46-42 triumph over the Benjamin Russell Wildcats.

The Bulldogs (8-2) will now prepare for their contest against Handley (Roanoke, AL). The Tigers go into the non-league contest with a 1-0 record. In their last contest, Handley nipped LaFayette (LaFayette, AL), 52-49, in a non-league contest.

In their next game, the Wildcats confront the Central of Coosa County Cougars (Rockford, AL) in a non-league contest, on Friday, December 6. Benjamin Russell will attempt to better on its 3-3 season record. The Cougars go into the contest with a 3-0 record after their 68-49 non-league win over Winterboro (Alpine, AL).

Rankings & Records

Benjamin Russell (24-25)

ALClass
7623
OverallRegionHomeAwayNeutralWin %Region %PFPA
14-83-07-34-33-2.6361.0001,1651,085

Opelika (24-25)

ALClass
3715
OverallRegionHomeAwayNeutralWin %Region %PFPA
19-82-510-28-51-1.704.2861,6501,482