If Opp was feeling good fresh off their 46-7 takedown of Straughn last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Opp Bobcats took a 36-32 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Holmes County Blue Devils.
Opp's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Kal Crittenden, who picked up 158 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Crittenden was no stranger to the big play, connecting on a big catch that went for 51 yards. Justice Baldwin was another key passer, throwing for 281 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 12.2 yards per attempt.
Holmes County's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Bowden Bailey led the charge by rushing for 112 yards and two touchdowns. Those 112 rushing yards gave Bailey a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Colby Powell, who rushed for 118 yards and a touchdown while picking up 7.4 yards per carry.
Opp's defeat was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 7-3. As for Holmes County, their record now sits at 6-4.
Opp will challenge Bibb County at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Holmes County does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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