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Calera Football Team History

Calera Eagles

Calera High School

8454 Hwy. 31 S. Calera, AL 35040
Stadium: Ricky M. Cairns Memorial Stadium
Colors: Navy & White
Coach: Richard Gilliam

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1946 <-- 1970 <- 1971 -> 1972 --> 2024

1971 Season Highlights

Richard Gilliam enters his 7th season as Head Coach at Calera.

1971 Season

Date	Opponent	Score
Fri., Sep. 3	vs. West Blocton	7	19	L
Fri., Sep. 10	@ Vincent	6	26	L
Fri., Sep. 17	vs. Catholic Montgomery	0	8	L
Fri., Sep. 24	@ Jemison	0	12	L
Fri., Oct. 1	vs. Chelsea	16	7	W
Fri., Oct. 8	@ Thorsby	50	0	W
Fri., Oct. 15	vs. Dallas County	26	6	W
Fri., Oct. 22	@ Montevallo	8	8	T
Fri., Oct. 29	@ Maplesville	28	6	W
Fri., Nov. 5	vs. Shelby County	20	29	L

1971 Season Totals
Record	4-5 -1
Points Scored	161
Scoring Average	16.1
Points Allowed	121
Defense Average	12.1
Opponents Record	49-45 -8
Home Record	2-3
Away Record	2-2 -1

1971 Class 1A Rankings
Date	Week	Rank	Record	Votes	Source
Calera was not ranked.

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

1971 All State Players
Player	Position	Class	Ht.	Wt.	Team	Source
No Calera Players on File.

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