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Lanett Football Team History


Lanett Panthers
Lanett High School

1301 S. 8th Ave. Lanett, AL 36863
Stadium: Morgan-Washburn Stadium
Colors: Black & Gold
Coach: Ken Avinger
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1920  <-- 1960 <- 1961 -> 1962 --> 2024
1961 Season Highlights
 Ken Avinger enters his 3rd season as Head Coach at Lanett.
 
1961 Season
 Date   Opponent  Score   
 Fri., Sep. 8  @ LaGrange GA    0   6   L       
 Thu., Sep. 14  vs. Opelika    6   0   W       
 Fri., Sep. 22  @ Benjamin Russell    7   20   L       
 Fri., Sep. 29  vs. Tallassee    0   33   L       
 Fri., Oct. 6  vs. Handley    0   6   L       
 Fri., Oct. 13  @ Central Phenix City    0   35   L       
 Fri., Oct. 20  vs. Auburn    7   21   L       
 Fri., Oct. 27  @ Eufaula    0   33   L       
 Fri., Nov. 3  OPEN 
 Fri., Nov. 10  @ Valley    0   7   L       
 
1961 Season Totals
  Record1-8
  Points Scored20
  Scoring Average2.2
  Points Allowed161
  Defense Average17.9
  Opponents Record47-30 -2
  Home Record1-3
  Away Record0-5
1961 Class  Rankings
 Date   Week   Rank   Record   Votes   Source 
 Lanett was not ranked.
  

1961 Player Awards
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Award   Team   Source 
 No Lanett Players on File.

1961 All State Players
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Team   Source 
 Herbie PilkingtonB HM  BPH
 Herbie PilkingtonB HM  BN



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