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Benjamin Russell Football Team History


Benjamin Russell Wildcats
Benjamin Russell High School

225 Heard Blvd. Alexander City, AL 35010
Stadium: Martin-Savarese Stadium
Colors: Maroon & White
Coach: Smitty Grider
Region: 6A-R3
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1922  <-- 2023 <- 2024 -> 2024 --> 2024
2024 Season Highlights
 Smitty Grider enters his 3rd season as Head Coach at Benjamin Russell.
 The Wildcats move from Class and into Region 3.
 
2024 Season
 Date   Opponent  Score   
 Fri., Aug. 23  vs. Opelika    14   28   L       
 Fri., Aug. 30  @ Central Clay County    28   35   L       
 Fri., Sep. 6  vs. Calera   *  55   28   W       
 Fri., Sep. 13  vs. Chilton County   *  55   21   W       
 Fri., Sep. 20  @ Spain Park   *  15   42   L       
 Fri., Sep. 27  vs. Charles Henderson                 
 Fri., Oct. 4  @ Helena   *               
 Fri., Oct. 11  OPEN 
 Fri., Oct. 18  @ Pelham   *               
 Fri., Oct. 25  vs. Chelsea   *               
 Fri., Nov. 1  vs. Percy Julian                 
 
2024 Season Totals
  Record2-3
  Points Scored167
  Scoring Average33.4
  Points Allowed154
  Defense Average30.8
  Opponents Record0-0
  Region Record2-1
  Home Record2-1
  Away Record0-2
2024 Class 6A Rankings
 Date   Week   Rank   Record   Votes   Source 
 Benjamin Russell was not ranked.
  
2024 Class 6A Region 3 Standings
  Regular Season   Playoffs   Region/Area Record 
 Team  W/L/T  PF   PA  W/L/T PF   PA  W/L/T  PF  PA   Coach 
Benjamin Russell 2-31671542-112591  Smitty Grider
Calera 1-41392211-291144  Scott Rials
Chelsea 4-0131782-09261  Todd Cassity
Chilton County 1-4971960-348140  Eddie Wall
Helena 2-2124951-17441  Richie Busby
Pelham 1-41301581-210385  Mike Vickery
Spain Park 4-0147852-07041  Tim Vakakes

2024 Player Awards
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Award   Team   Source 
 No Benjamin Russell Players on File.

2024 All State Players
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Team   Source 
 No Benjamin Russell Players on File.



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