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Benjamin RussellOpelika

Wildcats
42
Bulldogs
46

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.

Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
Benjamin Russell----42
Opelika----46
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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).

BRHS @ Opelika Basketball Game Info

Thu., Dec. 5, 2024 @ 7p
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.

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

Team Scoring Averages

Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
Benjamin Russell		21.08.315.016.053.0
Opelika		----61.1

Head-to-Head

  • Opelika won on 11/14/2024
    11/14 @ 7pQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
    Opelika----66
    Benjamin Russell----46

    The Opelika (AL) varsity basketball team won Thursday's away non-conference game against Benjamin Russell (Alexander City, AL) by a score of 66-46.

    Box score
  • Opelika won on 12/5/2024
    12/5 @ 7pQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
    Benjamin Russell----42
    Opelika----46

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

    Box score

Common Opponents

SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.
Benjamin Russell1-2Opelika1-3
DateAwayHomeResultDateAwayHomeResult
12/3/24AuburnBenjamin Russell(L) 57-461/13/25AuburnOpelika(L) 56-51
1/14/25Benjamin RussellAuburn(L) 43-401/30/25OpelikaAuburn(L) 67-62
2/6/25AuburnOpelika(L) 62-57
2/8/25HelenaBenjamin Russell(W) 44-3812/28/24HelenaOpelika(W) 47-45

Record Breakdown

Benjamin Russell (24-25)

Opelika (24-25)
14-8
Overall
19-8
3-0
League
2-5
8-7
Non-League
15-2
0-2
Head to Head
2-0
1-2
Common Opponent
1-3
7-3
Home
10-2
4-3
Away
8-5
3-2
Neutral
1-1
2-1
Playoff
0-0
14-8
In-State
17-8
0-0
Out-of-State
2-0