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  School Football over the past 100 seasons.





Ariton Football Team History


Ariton Purple Cats
Ariton High School

P.O. Box 750 Ariton, AL 36311
Stadium: Robert F. Zumstien Stadium
Colors: Purple & Gold
Coach: Eddie Wright
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1928  <-- 1972 <- 1973 -> 1974 --> 2024
1973 Season Highlights
 Eddie Wright enters his 1st season as Head Coach at Ariton.
 
1973 Season
 Date   Opponent  Score   
 Fri., Aug. 31  vs. Houston Academy    0   34   L       
 Fri., Sep. 7  @ G.W. Long    21   12   W       
 Fri., Sep. 14  @ Louisville    28   6   W       
 Fri., Sep. 21  vs. Clayton    33   6   W       
 Fri., Sep. 28  vs. Clio    0   42   L       
 Fri., Oct. 5  @ Zion Chapel    0   32   L       
 Fri., Oct. 12  vs. Wicksburg    6   28   L       
 Fri., Oct. 19  vs. Coffee Springs    6   21   L       
 Fri., Oct. 26  @ Goshen    6   14   L       
 Fri., Nov. 2  @ Notasulga    0   28   L       
 
1973 Season Totals
  Record3-7
  Points Scored100
  Scoring Average10.0
  Points Allowed223
  Defense Average22.3
  Opponents Record55-45
  Home Record1-4
  Away Record2-3
1973 Class 1A Rankings
 Date   Week   Rank   Record   Votes   Source 
 Ariton was not ranked.
  

1973 Player Awards
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Award   Team   Source 
 No Ariton Players on File.

1973 All State Players
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Team   Source 
 No Ariton Players on File.



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