Soccer Preview: Benjamin Russell vs. Opelika
Benjamin Russell is 7-2 against Opelika since April of 2015, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The Benjamin Russell Wildcats will look to defend their home pitch against the Opelika Bulldogs at 7:00 p.m. Benjamin Russell will be strutting in after a victory while Opelika will be coming in after a loss.
Benjamin Russell scored the most goals they've had all season to find success two weeks ago. Their defense stepped up to hand Beauregard an 8-0 shutout. Perhaps unsurprisingly given the team's high-flying offense, the game also marked the team's biggest win of the season.
Meanwhile, Opelika was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell just short of Saint James by a score of 2-1.
The victory got Benjamin Russell back to even at 7-7-1. As for Opelika, their loss dropped their record down to 2-8-1.
Benjamin Russell beat Opelika 3-1 in their previous matchup back in February of 2021. Does Benjamin Russell have another victory up their sleeve, or will Opelika turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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