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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  <-- 1970 <- 1971 -> 1972 --> 2024
1971 Season Highlights
 Charles H. Lee enters his 7th season as Head Coach at Benjamin Russell.
 
1971 Season
 Date   Opponent  Score   
 Fri., Sep. 10  vs. Wetumpka    0   6   L       
 Fri., Sep. 17  @ Talladega    10   28   L       
 Fri., Sep. 24  vs. Lanett    8   35   L       
 Fri., Oct. 1  vs. Opelika    21   14   W       
 Fri., Oct. 8  @ Selma    7   7   T       
 Fri., Oct. 15  @ Auburn    10   20   L       
 Fri., Oct. 22  vs. Valley    14   20   L       
 Fri., Oct. 29  vs. Tallassee    52   6   W       
 Fri., Nov. 5  @ Dadeville    52   6   W       
 Fri., Nov. 12  @ Oxford    13   32   L       
 
1971 Season Totals
  Record3-6 -1
  Points Scored187
  Scoring Average18.7
  Points Allowed174
  Defense Average17.4
  Opponents Record54-44 -5
  Home Record2-3
  Away Record1-3 -1
1971 Class 4A Rankings
 Date   Week   Rank   Record   Votes   Source 
 Benjamin Russell was not ranked.
  

1971 Player Awards
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Award   Team   Source 
 No Benjamin Russell Players on File.

1971 All State Players
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Team   Source 
 GrantB HM  BN



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