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  School Football over the past 100 seasons.





Opelika Football Team History


Opelika Bulldogs
Opelika High School

1700 LaFayette Pkwy. Opelika, AL 36801
Stadium: Bulldog Stadium
Colors: Red, Black & White
Coach: Larry Gore
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1917  <-- 1969 <- 1970 -> 1971 --> 2024
1970 Season Highlights
 Larry Gore enters his 2nd season as Head Coach at Opelika.
 
1970 Season
 Date   Opponent  Score   
 Fri., Sep. 4  vs. Handley    24   0   W       
 Fri., Sep. 18  vs. Lanett    0   41   L       
 Fri., Sep. 25  @ Valley    0   25   L       
 Fri., Oct. 2  vs. Benjamin Russell    7   21   L       
 Fri., Oct. 9  @ Eufaula    34   3   W       
 Fri., Oct. 16  vs. Tallassee    20   7   W       
 Sat., Oct. 24  vs. Russell County    34   6   W       
 Fri., Oct. 30  @ Central Phenix City    20   13   W       
 Fri., Nov. 6  @ Selma    18   49   L       
 Fri., Nov. 13  @ Auburn    7   24   L       
 
1970 Season Totals
  Record5-5
  Points Scored164
  Scoring Average16.4
  Points Allowed189
  Defense Average18.9
  Opponents Record49-51 -3
  Home Record3-2
  Away Record2-3
1970 Class 4A Rankings
 Date   Week   Rank   Record   Votes   Source 
 Opelika was not ranked.
  

1970 Player Awards
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Award   Team   Source 
 No Opelika Players on File.

1970 All State Players
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Team   Source 
 No Opelika Players on File.



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