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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  <-- 1971 <- 1972 -> 1973 --> 2024
1972 Season Highlights
 Larry Gore enters his 4th season as Head Coach at Opelika.
 
1972 Season
 Date   Opponent  Score   
 Fri., Sep. 1  vs. Newnan GA    12   21   L       
 Fri., Sep. 8  @ Prattville    28   20   W       
 Fri., Sep. 15  vs. Lanett    36   0   W       
 Fri., Sep. 22  @ Valley    21   20   W       
 Fri., Sep. 29  vs. Benjamin Russell    6   27   L       
 Fri., Oct. 6  @ Eufaula    6   7   L       
 Fri., Oct. 13  vs. Tallassee    36   0   W       
 Fri., Oct. 20  @ Carroll    28   8   W       
 Fri., Oct. 27  vs. Central Phenix City    18   19   L       
 Fri., Nov. 10  @ Auburn    14   35   L       
 
1972 Season Totals
  Record5-5
  Points Scored205
  Scoring Average20.5
  Points Allowed157
  Defense Average15.7
  Opponents Record41-46 -2
  Home Record2-3
  Away Record3-2
1972 Class 4A Rankings
 Date   Week   Rank   Record   Votes   Source 
 Opelika was not ranked.
  

1972 Player Awards
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Award   Team   Source 
 No Opelika Players on File.

1972 All State Players
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Team   Source 
 Calvin ButlerE 3rd  BPH



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