Smiths Station was the 3-1 winner over Opelika when they last played one another on Wednesday, but their luck changed this time around. The Panthers fell just short of the Bulldogs by a score of 5-3 on Thursday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Panthers have suffered against the Bulldogs since February 24, 2022.
Smiths Station has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 12-18 record this season. As for Opelika, their victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 19-9.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: the Bulldogs beat Smiths Station by a score of 13-1 later that day.
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