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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: Charles H. Lee
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1922  <-- 1969 <- 1970 -> 1971 --> 2024
1970 Season Highlights
 Charles H. Lee enters his 6th season as Head Coach at Benjamin Russell.
 
1970 Season
 Date   Opponent  Score   
 Fri., Sep. 4  vs. Pell City    36   12   W       
 Fri., Sep. 11  @ Wetumpka    20   7   W       
 Fri., Sep. 18  vs. Talladega    35   8   W       
 Fri., Sep. 25  @ Lanett    17   8   W       
 Fri., Oct. 2  @ Opelika    21   7   W       
 Fri., Oct. 9  vs. Sylacauga    14   13   W       
 Fri., Oct. 23  @ Valley    0   6   L       
 Fri., Oct. 30  @ Tallassee    34   0   W       
 Fri., Nov. 6  vs. Dadeville    69   20   W       
 Fri., Nov. 13  vs. Oxford    21   6   W       
 
1970 Season Totals
  Record9-1
  Points Scored267
  Scoring Average26.7
  Points Allowed87
  Defense Average8.7
  Opponents Record54-48 -3
  Home Record5-0
  Away Record4-1
1970 Class 4A Rankings
 Date   Week   Rank   Record   Votes   Source 
 Benjamin Russell was not ranked.
  

1970 Player Awards
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Award   Team   Source 
 No Benjamin Russell Players on File.

1970 All State Players
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Team   Source 
 No Benjamin Russell Players on File.



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