Callaway lost against Opelika back in August of 2024, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Thursday. The Cavaliers and the Bulldogs were almost perfectly matched up, but the Cavaliers suffered a 36-35 loss. While losing is never fun, the Cavaliers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' football rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 113th in Georgia, while the Bulldogs are ranked 11th in Alabama).
Colby Key was the offensive standout of the contest as he threw for 164 yards and a pair of touchdowns, and also rushed for 34 yards and one score. Those 34 rushing yards gave him a new career-high. CJ Johnson helped out on the ground, rushing for 80 yards.
Callaway's defeat dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Opelika, they have started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it.
Looking ahead, Callaway will venture away from home to challenge Cook at 7:30 p.m. on the 5th. As for Opelika, they will host Auburn at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. This will be the Bulldogs' first chance to prove their worth in the conference.
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