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Richton Football Team History


Richton Rebels
Richton High School

701 Elm Avenue Richton, MS
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Colors: Maroon & White
Coach: Stanley Matthews

 

Team Home Summary Coaches Games by Year Opponents Playoffs OT

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1929  <-- 1985 <- 1986 -> 1987 --> 2024
1986 Season Highlights
 Stanley Matthews enters his 3rd season as Head Coach at Richton.
 The Rebels finished 3rd in District 5 S.
 
1986 Season
 
 Date   Opponent  Score   
 Fri., Sep. 5  vs. McLain    7   6   W       
 Fri., Sep. 12   OPEN               
 Fri., Sep. 19  @ Seminary    3   0   W       
 Fri., Sep. 26  vs. Southeast Lauderdale    0   27   L       
 Fri., Oct. 3  vs. Sand Hill    27   0   W       
 Fri., Oct. 10  @ North Forrest   *  7   32   L       
 Fri., Sep. 19  vs. Bassfield   *  13   37   L       
 Fri., Oct. 24  @ Taylorsville    7   6   W       
 Fri., Oct. 31  @ Sumrall   *  16   14   W       
 Fri., Nov. 7  @ Clara    7   7   T       
 
1986 Season Totals
  Record5-3 -1
  Points Scored87
  Scoring Average9.7
  Points Allowed129
  Defense Average14.3
  Opponents Record56-49 -1
  District Record1-2
  Home Record2-2
  Away Record3-1 -1
  
1986 Class 2A District 5 S Standings
  Regular Season   Playoffs   District Record 
 Team  W/L/T  PF   PA  W/L/T PF   PA  W/L/T  PF  PA   Coach 
Bassfield 11-33581444-0110563-08719  Howard Willoughby
North Forrest 8-2215522-13915  Alton Waltman
Richton 5-3-1871291-23683  Stanley Matthews
Sumrall 0-10522390-31459  David Varnell



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