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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 <-- 1946 <- 1947 -> 1948 --> 2024

1947 Season Highlights

Sam Mason enters his 3rd season as Head Coach at Opelika.

1947 Season

Date	Opponent	Score
Fri., Sep. 19	vs. Camp Hill	26	0	W
Fri., Sep. 26	vs. Handley	13	6	W
Fri., Oct. 3	vs. Central Phenix City	18	20	L
Fri., Oct. 10	@ Alexander City	7	6	W
Fri., Oct. 17	vs. Dadeville	27	14	W
Fri., Oct. 24	@ Tallassee	0	12	L
Fri., Oct. 31	@ Lanett	20	6	W
Fri., Nov. 7	vs. Notasulga	27	7	W
Fri., Nov. 14	vs. Auburn	12	6	W
Fri., Nov. 21	vs. Eufaula	26	13	W

1947 Season Totals
Record	8-2
Points Scored	176
Scoring Average	17.6
Points Allowed	90
Defense Average	9.0
Opponents Record	49-43 -2
Home Record	6-1
Away Record	2-1

1947 Class Rankings
Date	Week	Rank	Record	Votes	Source
Opelika was not ranked.

1947 Player Awards
Player	Position	Class	Ht.	Wt.	Award	Team	Source
No Opelika Players on File.

1947 All State Players
Player	Position	Class	Ht.	Wt.	Team	Source
Etheridge	T				HM	MA
Joffit	G				HM	MA
Weyant	B				HM	MA

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Great Moments in Alabama High School Football History

In 1925 Langdale tied a record by defeating Milltown 125-0. Hamilton had set the record by thrashing Fayette 125-0 in 1915.