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Ariton Football Team History
Ariton Purple Cats
Ariton High School
P.O. Box 750 Ariton, AL 36311
Stadium: Robert F. Zumstien Stadium Colors: Purple & Gold Coach: James Blanchard Region: 1A-R4
1996 Season Highlights
James Blanchard enters his 1st season as Head Coach at Ariton. The Purple Cats finished 3rd in Region 4.
1996 Season
Date
Opponent Score
Thu., Sep. 5 @
Goshen
6
38
L
Fri., Sep. 13 vs.
Louisville
36
6
W
Fri., Sep. 20 @
McKenzie
0
36
L
Fri., Sep. 27 vs.
Red Level
14
9
W
Fri., Oct. 4 @
Wicksburg
0
14
L
Fri., Oct. 11 @
Samson
7
30
L
Fri., Oct. 18 vs.
Kinston
*
14
56
L
Fri., Oct. 25 vs.
Zion Chapel
*
28
0
W
Fri., Nov. 1 @
Houston Academy
*
14
35
L
Fri., Nov. 8 vs.
G.W. Long
12
15
L
1996 Season Totals
Record 3-7
Points Scored 131
Scoring Average 13.1
Points Allowed 239
Defense Average 23.9
Opponents Record 44-60
Region Record 1-2
Home Record 3-2
Away Record 0-5
1996 Class 1A Rankings
Date
Week
Rank
Record
Votes
Source
Ariton was not ranked.
1996 Player Awards
Player
Position
Class
Ht.
Wt.
Award
Team
Source
No Ariton Players on File.
1996 All State Players
Player
Position
Class
Ht.
Wt.
Team
Source
Kenny Sanders LB
Sr. 6-0 180
1st
BN
Kenny Sanders LB
Sr. 6-0 180
1st
ASWA
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