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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: Don Roberts Region: 4A-R4
1978 Season Highlights
Don Roberts enters his 2nd season as Head Coach at Benjamin Russell. The Wildcats finished 5th in Region 4.
1978 Season
Date
Opponent Score
Fri., Aug. 25 vs.
Sylacauga
10
14
L
Fri., Sep. 1 @
Tuscaloosa
14
27
L
Fri., Sep. 8 @
Tuskegee Institute
21
7
W
Fri., Sep. 15 vs.
Auburn
*
6
13
L
Fri., Sep. 22 @
Lee Montgomery
*
21
22
L
Fri., Sep. 29 @
Opelika
*
6
0
W
Fri., Oct. 6 vs.
Jeff Davis
*
6
40
L
Fri., Oct. 13 vs.
Hewitt-Trussville
36
7
W
Fri., Oct. 27 @
Central Phenix City
*
13
42
L
Fri., Nov. 3 vs.
Bullock County
32
6
W
1978 Season Totals
Record 4-6
Points Scored 165
Scoring Average 16.5
Points Allowed 178
Defense Average 17.8
Opponents Record 55-45
-1
Region Record 1-4
Home Record 2-3
Away Record 2-3
1978 Class 4A Rankings
Date
Week
Rank
Record
Votes
Source
Benjamin Russell was not ranked.
1978 Player Awards
Player
Position
Class
Ht.
Wt.
Award
Team
Source
No Benjamin Russell Players on File.
1978 All State Players
Player
Position
Class
Ht.
Wt.
Team
Source
Huntley E
HM
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