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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  <-- 1971 <- 1972 -> 1973 --> 2024
1972 Season Highlights
 Charles H. Lee enters his 8th season as Head Coach at Benjamin Russell.
 
1972 Season
 Date   Opponent  Score   
 Fri., Sep. 8  @ Wetumpka    29   0   W       
 Fri., Sep. 15  vs. Talladega    7   0   W       
 Fri., Sep. 22  @ Lanett    9   7   W       
 Fri., Sep. 29  @ Opelika    27   6   W       
 Fri., Oct. 6  vs. Selma    20   0   W       
 Fri., Oct. 13  vs. Auburn    13   15   L       
 Fri., Oct. 20  @ Valley    24   13   W       
 Fri., Oct. 27  @ Tallassee    34   0   W       
 Fri., Nov. 3  vs. Prattville    21   19   W       
 Fri., Nov. 10  vs. Oxford    0   27   L       
 
1972 Season Totals
  Record8-2
  Points Scored184
  Scoring Average18.4
  Points Allowed87
  Defense Average8.7
  Opponents Record42-57 -1
  Home Record3-2
  Away Record5-0
1972 Class 4A Rankings
 Date   Week   Rank   Record   Votes   Source 
 Benjamin Russell was not ranked.
  

1972 Player Awards
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Award   Team   Source 
 Andy Gothard QB Sr.6-1178 All-Star Game  

1972 All State Players
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Team   Source 
 No Benjamin Russell Players on File.



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