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New Hope Football Team History


New Hope Trojans
New Hope High School

3419 New Hope Road Columbus, MS
Stadium:
Colors: Black & Gold
Coach: Gerald Durdin

 

Team Home Summary Coaches Games by Year Opponents Playoffs OT

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1950  <-- 1955 <- 1956 -> 1957 --> 2024
1956 Season Highlights
 Gerald Durdin enters his 2nd season as Head Coach at New Hope.
 
1956 Season
     
 Date   Opponent  Score   
 Fri., Sep. 7   Millport AL    6   26   L       
 Fri., Sep. 14   Sturgis    6   18   L       
 Fri., Sep. 21                  
 Fri., Sep. 28                  
 Fri., Oct. 5  @ Carrollton AL    13   7   W       
 Fri., Oct. 12                  
 Fri., Oct. 19   Mathiston    32   12   W       
 Fri., Oct. 26   Nettleton    32   11   W       
 Fri., Nov. 2   Macon    6   13   L       
 Fri., Nov. 9  @ Brooksville                 
 
1956 Season Totals
  Record3-3
  Points Scored95
  Scoring Average15.8
  Points Allowed87
  Defense Average14.5
  Opponents Record41-33
  Home Record0-0
  Away Record1-0
  



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Great Moments in Alabama High School Football History

Morris Higginbotham coached three different teams to divisional state championships in the 1950s. He won titles at Walnut Grove in 1952, West Blocton in 1955 and Enterprise in 1960.