BY NOAH GRIFFITH AND D. MARK MITCHELL

OPELIKA — The Opelika Bulldogs of 7A Region 2 are in the final stages of preparation for the 2025 season, which officially kicks off with their first game against Benjamin Russell on Aug. 22. Despite losing a class of 30 from last season, the team is confident and expects to play at a high level due to proactive preparation for the roster turnover and player development. Opelika lost a significant number of experienced players, particularly on defense. However, second-year head coach Bryan Moore noted the team had prepared for this by rotating younger players into games last season. The Bulldogs anticipate a “reload” rather than a “rebuild.” “We just went back to work. It doesn’t matter what you did last year,” Moore said. “Complacency kills programs.

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