PHOTOS BY JERRY BALLAS / FOR THE OBSERVER
The varsity Opelika High School girls’ basketball team defeated Loachapoka 40-35 in its home
opener on Friday, Dec. 2. The win moved the Lady Bulldogs to 4-5 on the season in head coach
Blake Smalley’s second season.
The Opelika High School varsity boys’ basketball team won its home opener 78-39 over Loachapoka on Friday, Dec. 2. The Bulldogs moved to 2-2 on the early season with the win in head coach
Wesley Button’s second season.
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