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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: Gene Britton
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1922  <-- 1972 <- 1973 -> 1974 --> 2024
1973 Season Highlights
 Gene Britton enters his 1st season as Head Coach at Benjamin Russell.
 
1973 Season
 Date   Opponent  Score   
 Fri., Aug. 31  @ Prattville    13   20   L       
 Fri., Sep. 7  vs. Wetumpka    30   6   W       
 Fri., Sep. 14  @ Talladega    23   7   W       
 Fri., Sep. 21  vs. Lanett    0   14   L       
 Fri., Sep. 28  vs. Opelika    10   9   W       
 Fri., Oct. 5  @ Selma    7   15   L       
 Fri., Oct. 12  @ Auburn    13   32   L       
 Fri., Oct. 19  vs. Valley    10   6   W       
 Fri., Oct. 26  vs. Tallassee    21   0   W       
 Fri., Nov. 2  @ Oxford    13   27   L       
 
1973 Season Totals
  Record5-5
  Points Scored140
  Scoring Average14.0
  Points Allowed136
  Defense Average13.6
  Opponents Record53-43 -3
  Home Record4-1
  Away Record1-4
1973 Class 4A Rankings
 Date   Week   Rank   Record   Votes   Source 
 Benjamin Russell was not ranked.
  

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

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



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