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Benjamin Russell Football Team History


Benjamin Russell Wildcats
Benjamin Russell High School

225 Heard Blvd. Alexander City, AL 35010
Stadium: Martin-Savarese Stadium
Colors: Maroon & White
Coach: Billy Sam Noland
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1922  <-- 1961 <- 1962 -> 1963 --> 2024
1962 Season Highlights
 Billy Sam Noland enters his 5th season as Head Coach at Benjamin Russell.
 
1962 Season
 Date   Opponent  Score   
 Fri., Sep. 14  vs. Handley    14   6   W       
 Fri., Sep. 21  @ Wetumpka    26   0   W       
 Fri., Sep. 28  @ Lanett    7   14   L       
 Fri., Oct. 5  @ Opelika    20   20   T       
 Fri., Oct. 12  vs. Sylacauga    26   7   W       
 Fri., Oct. 19  vs. Auburn    19   0   W       
 Fri., Oct. 26  @ Valley    0   38   L       
 Fri., Nov. 2  vs. B.B. Comer    33   13   W       
 Fri., Nov. 9  vs. Dadeville    7   6   W       
 Fri., Nov. 16  @ Tallassee    41   6   W       
 
1962 Season Totals
  Record7-2 -1
  Points Scored193
  Scoring Average19.3
  Points Allowed110
  Defense Average11.0
  Opponents Record54-36 -7
  Home Record5-0
  Away Record2-2 -1
1962 Class 4A Rankings
 Date   Week   Rank   Record   Votes   Source 
 Benjamin Russell was not ranked.
  

1962 Player Awards
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Award   Team   Source 
 No Benjamin Russell Players on File.

1962 All State Players
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Team   Source 
 Jimmy SpannG 2nd  ASWA
 Joe CurvanQB 2nd  ASWA
 Larry BoltT 3rd  BPH
 Larry BoltT 1st  ASWA
 Larry BoltT HM  BN



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Great Moments in Alabama High School Football History

Homewood defeated Benjamin Russell in five overtimes during the Class 5A Super Six state championship game in 2000.