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Opelika Football Team History

Opelika Bulldogs

Opelika High School

1700 LaFayette Pkwy. Opelika, AL 36801
Stadium: Bulldog Stadium
Colors: Red, Black & White
Coach: Sam Mason

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1917 <-- 1947 <- 1948 -> 1949 --> 2024

1948 Season Highlights

Sam Mason enters his 4th season as Head Coach at Opelika.

1948 Season

Date	Opponent	Score
Fri., Sep. 17	Camp Hill	31	6	W
Fri., Sep. 24	vs. Alabama School Deaf	19	0	W
Fri., Oct. 1	Central Phenix City	6	13	L
Fri., Oct. 8	Alexander City	12	13	L
Fri., Oct. 15	Dadeville	0	20	L
Fri., Oct. 22	Tallassee	0	18	L
Fri., Oct. 29	Lanett	6	28	L
Fri., Nov. 5	Southern Industrial	46	0	W
Fri., Nov. 12	vs. Auburn	12	20	L
Fri., Nov. 19	Eufaula	0	16	L

1948 Season Totals
Record	3-7
Points Scored	132
Scoring Average	13.2
Points Allowed	134
Defense Average	13.4
Opponents Record	49-33 -5
Home Record	1-1
Away Record	0-0

1948 Class Rankings
Date	Week	Rank	Record	Votes	Source
Opelika was not ranked.

1948 Player Awards
Player	Position	Class	Ht.	Wt.	Award	Team	Source
No Opelika Players on File.

1948 All State Players
Player	Position	Class	Ht.	Wt.	Team	Source
Rawlinson	G				HM	MA
Whatley	B				HM	MA

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