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Athens Football Team History

Athens Golden Eagles

Athens High School

P.O. Box 109 Athens, AL 35612
Stadium: Athens Stadium
Colors: Black & Old Gold
Coach: Oliver Woodard

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1906 <-- 1956 <- 1957 -> 1958 --> 2024

1957 Season Highlights

Oliver Woodard enters his 1st season as Head Coach at Athens.

The Golden Eagles move from Region 0 to Region 0.

1957 Season

Date	Opponent	Score
Fri., Sep. 13	vs. Decatur	13	0	W
Fri., Sep. 20	vs. Hartselle	32	6	W
Fri., Sep. 27	@ Lawrence County	34	0	W
Fri., Oct. 4	@ Sheffield	20	6	W
Fri., Oct. 11	vs. Butler	19	0	W
Fri., Oct. 18	vs. Coffee	19	14	W
Fri., Oct. 25	@ Cullman	18	19	L
Fri., Nov. 1	@ Huntsville	12	8	W
Fri., Nov. 8	@ Walker	0	12	L
Thu., Nov. 21	vs. Deshler	6	0	W

1957 Season Totals
Record	8-2
Points Scored	173
Scoring Average	17.3
Points Allowed	65
Defense Average	6.5
Opponents Record	46-47 -3
Home Record	5-0
Away Record	3-2

1957 Class Rankings
Date	Week	Rank	Record	Votes	Source
	Final	8	(8-2)	20.5	BPH
	Final	10	()	78.3	MA

1957 Player Awards
Player	Position	Class	Ht.	Wt.	Award	Team	Source
Steve Allen	G				All Southern		Orlando Sentinel
Steve Allen.	G	Sr.	5-11	193	All-Star Game

1957 All State Players
Player	Position	Class	Ht.	Wt.	Team	Source
Julian Newman	E	Sr.		180	2nd	BPH
Steve Allen.	G	Sr.		190	1st	BN
Steve Allen.	G	Sr.		180	1st	BPH

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Great Moments in Alabama High School Football History

The first night game played between high school teams in the state occurred on September 23, 1927 when Pike Road and Cloverdale met in the Cramton Bowl in Montgomery.