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Madison-Ridgeland Academy Football Team History

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Madison-Ridgeland Academy

7601 Old Canton Road Madison, MS
Stadium: Patriot Field
Colors: Red, White & Blue
Coach: Allen Kirk

1973 <-- 1996 <- 1997 -> 1998 --> 2024

1997 Season Highlights

Allen Kirk enters his 4th season as Head Coach at Madison-Ridgeland Academy.

1997 Season

Date	Opponent	Score
Fri., Aug. 29	vs. Canton Academy	42	7	W
Fri., Sep. 5	@ Manchester Academy	34	7	W
Fri., Sep. 12	vs. Simpson Academy	28	14	W
Fri., Sep. 19	@ Adams Christian *	14	13	W
Fri., Sep. 26	vs. Prairie View LA	30	14	W
Fri., Oct. 3	vs. Parklane Academy *	16	0	W
Fri., Oct. 10	@ Hillcrest Christian *	42	6	W
Fri., Oct. 17	OPEN
Fri., Oct. 24	@ Oak Hill Academy	21	20	W
Fri., Oct. 31	vs. Jackson Academy *	7	0	W
Fri., Nov. 7	@ Jackson Prep *	3	14	L
Playoffs
Fri., Nov. 14	Lee Academy	17	3	W	1st Round Playoffs
Fri., Nov. 21	Pillow Academy	16	38	L	Championship Game

1997 Season Totals
Record	10-2
Points Scored	270
Scoring Average	22.5
Points Allowed	136
Defense Average	11.3
Opponents Record	89-54
District Record	4-1
Home Record	5-0
Away Record	4-1

1997 Class MAIS-AAAA District 2 Standings
	Regular Season			Playoffs			District Record
Team	W/L/T	PF	PA	W/L/T	PF	PA	W/L/T	PF	PA	Coach
Adams Christian	2-8	177	331				0-5	48	167	Bo Swilley
Hillcrest Christian	6-4	184	197				1-4	49	155	Nick Brewer
Jackson Academy	7-3	221	80				3-2	80	44	David Blount
Jackson Prep	10-1	386	92	0-1	14	24	5-0	174	23	Ricky Black
Madison-Ridgeland Academy	10-2	270	136	1-1	33	41	4-1	82	33	Allen Kirk
Parklane Academy	5-5	193	141				2-3	69	80	Charlie Newlon

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