A feisty cat fight will be fought when Bobcats dukes it out withthe Straughn Tigers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Opp will be looking to keep their five-game home win streak dating back to last season alive.
Opp's usually-dominant defense will be looking to make up for Friday's struggle, when Ashford offense got past them. Opp lost 42-16 to Ashford on Friday. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Bobcats have suffered since November 9, 2023.
Opp's defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of Kal Crittenden, who gained 139 total yards, and Dj Hines, who picked up 86 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Straughn aren't just finding success at home, as their game on Friday extended their overall winning streak to four. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past New Brockton 36-33. The Tigers' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Opp's loss dropped their record down to 6-2. As for Straughn, they are on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 5-3 record this season.
Opp was dealt a bruising 47-0 defeat at the hands of Straughn in their previous meeting back in October of 2023. Thankfully for Opp, Layne Grantham (who rushed for 60 yards and a touchdown on only five carries) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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