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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: 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
Record	5-5
Points Scored	205
Scoring Average	20.5
Points Allowed	157
Defense Average	15.7
Opponents Record	41-46 -2
Home Record	2-3
Away Record	3-2

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 Butler	E				3rd	BPH

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Great Moments in Alabama High School Football History

Foley outscored their opponents 433-6 in 1961. The Lions were named state champions by the Alabama Sports Writers Association that season.