Congratulations! Well deserved. Who is next? If you don’t believe the hype make your way to Opelika, Al Friday November 20th 7pm cst Thompson Warriors vs Opelika Bulldogs! Whatever you need for a strong recruiting class will be on the field. 27’ 28’ 29’ and 30’ guys! #DawgsOnly
Check back frequently tonight for scores, updates and highlights from the first round of the 2026 high school football playoffs. https://t.co/jkoznD1fGY
FINAL | Opelika 41, Alma Bryant 7
Jordan Jackson, Austan Cristiaan and a dominant performance on defense lifts Opelika to an easy first-round win.
The Bulldogs will take on Fairhope in the next round.
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HALF | Opelika 35, Alma Bryant 7
Very strong first half for the Bulldogs.
Jordan Jackson ran for 157 yards and 3 TDs, Austan Cristiaan threw for 150 and 2 scores. DJ Hodge and Keelan Banks had the TD catches.
Defensively, Opelika limited Alma Bryant to just 70 yards.
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@oanewspreps 5:51 1Q | Opelika 14, Alma Bryant 0
Opelika stretches the lead with a 15-yard TD pass from @AustanQB to Keelan Banks.
Cristiaan is 5/5 for 98 yards and 2 TDs to start.
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@oanewspreps 10:34 1Q | Opelika 7, Alma Bryant 0
Opelika gets on the board quickly as Austan Cristiaan connects with Xavier Thomas for a 41-yard TD pass.
Cristiaan threw for 68 yards on the opening drive.
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