Russellville: Chucky Mullins 7 yard pass from
Shane Terrell (Gary Gunderman PAT wide) Overtime
Greenville: Cyrus Smith 7 yard run (Pat Davidson PAT) Overtime
Russellville
Greenville
First Downs
9
13
Rush/Yards
98
260
Pass/Yards
93
(-2)
Pass att/com/int
17-6-0
5-1-1
Total Yards
191
258
Fumbles/Lost
1
4
Punt/Avg.
6-40.8
4-36.2
Penalties
5
30
Time of Poss.
Game MVP:
Records: Greenville (13-2);
Russellville (14-1)
Coaches: Willis Wright, Greenville and Don Cox,
Russellville
Game: Played Friday December 4, 1987 at Russellville
Summary:
Cyrus Smith scored two touchdowns
in overtime and Pat Davidson added the winning extra point to
give Greenville its first ever state championship with a 21-20
win over previously undefeated Russellville. The two teams
entered overtime tied at 7-7. Greenville scored on its first
possession when Smith went in from one yard out.
Russellville
would pull even on a Chucky Mullins 6 yard touchdown pass from
Shane Terrell and the ensuing extra point by Gary Gunderman. During the
second overtime Russellville took the lead after a 7 yard pass
to
Mullins but Gunderman's attempt for the extra point was wide.
Greenville then laid claim to their first title on Smith's 7
yard run and the extra point by Davidson.
It was the first lose
for Russellville in a championship game after winning back to
back titles in 1967-68.
Great Moments in Alabama High School Football History
The Super 6 State Championships began in 1996. Since then all title games were played at Legion Field in Birmingham until 2009.
