The vision is there; the execution is still a work in progress.

The Benjamin Russell boys basketball team opened the season against Opelika on Thursday, falling 67-45. However, the final score is not necessarily indicative of how the game really transpired.

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Samuel Higgs / TPI Benjamin Russell's Jaylon Baker drives into the paint against Opelika on Thursday. He led the Wildcats in points and rebounds in their season opener.

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Samuel Higgs / TPI Benjamin Russell's Aden Graham attempts to get around an Opelika defender on Thursday. Graham finished with eight points against the Bulldogs.