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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: Hamp Lyon
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1922  <-- 1956 <- 1957 -> 1958 --> 2024
1957 Season Highlights
 Hamp Lyon enters his 17th season as Head Coach at Benjamin Russell.
 
1957 Season
 Date   Opponent  Score   
 Fri., Sep. 13  @ Handley    27   0   W       
 Fri., Sep. 27  vs. Lanett    7   33   L       
 Fri., Oct. 4  vs. Opelika    27   0   W       
 Fri., Oct. 11  @ Sylacauga    14   40   L       
 Fri., Oct. 18  @ Lee Montgomery    13   40   L       
 Fri., Oct. 25  vs. Valley    21   7   W       
 Fri., Nov. 1  @ B.B. Comer    26   7   W       
 Fri., Nov. 8  @ Talladega    0   6   L       
 Fri., Nov. 15  @ Dadeville    32   0   W       
 Fri., Nov. 22  vs. Tallassee    20   0   W       
 
1957 Season Totals
  Record6-4
  Points Scored187
  Scoring Average18.7
  Points Allowed133
  Defense Average13.3
  Opponents Record45-44 -4
  Home Record3-1
  Away Record3-3
1957 Class  Rankings
 Date   Week   Rank   Record   Votes   Source 
 Benjamin Russell was not ranked.
  

1957 Player Awards
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Award   Team   Source 
 No Benjamin Russell Players on File.

1957 All State Players
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Team   Source 
 CaldwellHB HM  MA
 GastonG HM  MA
 GrimsleyC HM  MA
 LeeHB HM  MA



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