Opp proved they can win big last Friday (they won by 27) but on Friday they proved they can win the close ones too. They had just enough and edged the New Brockton Gamecocks out 30-27. Given the Bobcats' advantage in MaxPreps' Alabama football rankings (they are ranked 148th, while the Gamecocks are ranked 299th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Opp can attribute much of their success to Kal Crittenden, who rushed for 82 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries.
Opp's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged three passes before it was all said and done. It was truly a group effort as Talan Wicker, Cash Harrell, and Grady Patterson picked up one apiece.
Opp's victory ended a four-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-0. As for New Brockton, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Opp will be playing at home against Pike County at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Hopefully Opp focused on turnovers this week as team gave up four on Friday. As for New Brockton, they will head out to challenge Daleville at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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