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Lanett Football Team History

Lanett Panthers

Lanett High School

1301 S. 8th Ave. Lanett, AL 36863
Stadium: Morgan-Washburn Stadium
Colors: Black & Gold
Coach: Dan Washburn

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1920 <-- 1967 <- 1968 -> 1969 --> 2024

1968 Season Highlights

Dan Washburn enters his 2nd season as Head Coach at Lanett.

1968 Season

Date	Opponent	Score
Fri., Sep. 13	vs. LaGrange GA	7	27	L
Fri., Sep. 20	@ Opelika	35	7	W
Fri., Sep. 27	vs. Benjamin Russell	20	21	L
Mon., Nov. 4	@ Handley	29	7	W
Mon., Nov. 11	vs. Pell City	49	6	W
Fri., Oct. 18	@ Sylacauga	7	13	L
Fri., Oct. 25	@ Auburn	14	13	W
Fri., Nov. 1	vs. Eufaula	16	12	W
Fri., Nov. 8	@ Tallassee	7	6	W
Fri., Nov. 15	vs. Valley	35	14	W

1968 Season Totals
Record	7-3
Points Scored	219
Scoring Average	21.9
Points Allowed	126
Defense Average	12.6
Opponents Record	42-46 -2
Home Record	3-2
Away Record	4-1

1968 Class 3A Rankings
Date	Week	Rank	Record	Votes	Source
Lanett was not ranked.

1968 Player Awards
Player	Position	Class	Ht.	Wt.	Award	Team	Source
Jimmy Sykes	B	Sr.	5-11	185	All-Star Game

1968 All State Players
Player	Position	Class	Ht.	Wt.	Team	Source
Nichols	E				HM	BN
Sykes	B				HM	BN

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Great Moments in Alabama High School Football History

Homewood defeated Benjamin Russell in five overtimes during the Class 5A Super Six state championship game in 2000.