Opp extended their winning streak to three on Friday, bumping them up to 8-1. They strolled past the Straughn Tigers with points to spare, taking the game 38-22. The Bobcats have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Tigers, too.
Matthew Morgan
| 10/24/25 @ Straughn | 129 |
| 09/12/25 @ Pike County | 116 |
| 09/05/25 vs New Brockton | 107 |
| 09/19/25 vs Daleville | 91 |
| 10/17/25 vs Ashford | 80 |
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Opp to victory, but perhaps none more so than Matthew Morgan, who rushed for 129 yards and one TD while picking up 8.1 yards per carry. Those 129 rushing yards gave Morgan a new career-high. Brandyn Washington was another key player, gaining 64 total yards and two touchdowns.
As for Straughn, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-5. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since September 24, 2021, but that streak is no more.
Despite the defeat, Straughn saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Tate Watson rushed for 76 yards, and also threw for 114 yards and one touchdown. Watson's passing game has become a key predictor of the Tigers' success: the team is 2-1 when his passer rating is 100 or higher, but only 2-4 otherwise. Gavin Bush also deserves some recognition as he posted his first receiving yards of the season.
Looking ahead, Opp will be playing at home against Holmes County at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Blue Devils' defense has only allowed 14.1 points per game this season, so the Bobcats' offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Straughn, they will head out to square off against Goshen at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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