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Thompson Football Team History

Thompson Warriors

Thompson High School

100 Warrior Dr. Alabaster, AL 35007
Stadium: Warriors Stadium
Colors: Red & White
Coach: Larry Simmons

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1932 <-- 1972 <- 1973 -> 1974 --> 2024

1973 Season Highlights

Larry Simmons enters his 3rd season as Head Coach at Thompson.

1973 Season

Date	Opponent	Score
Fri., Aug. 31	vs. Bibb County	26	6	W
Fri., Sep. 7	vs. Chilton County	24	12	W
Fri., Sep. 14	vs. Montevallo	36	6	W
Fri., Sep. 21	vs. Shelby County	28	0	W
Fri., Sep. 28	vs. Vincent	42	6	W
Fri., Oct. 5	vs. John Carroll	6	28	L
Fri., Oct. 12	vs. McAdory	36	15	W
Fri., Oct. 19	vs. Hewitt-Trussville	20	30	L
Fri., Oct. 26	vs. B.B. Comer	16	8	W
Fri., Nov. 2	@ Pell City	46	20	W
Playoffs
Fri., Nov. 16	@ Andalusia	0	36	L	1st Round Playoffs

1973 Season Totals
Record	8-3
Points Scored	280
Scoring Average	25.5
Points Allowed	167
Defense Average	15.2
Opponents Record	62-49 -4
Home Record	7-2
Away Record	1-1

1973 Class 3A Rankings
Date	Week	Rank	Record	Votes	Source
11/6/1973	10	5	(9-1)		AHSAA
9/19/1973	3	9			AHSAA

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

1973 All State Players
Player	Position	Class	Ht.	Wt.	Team	Source
Channel	T				HM	BN
James Tannihill	B				2nd	BN
James Tannihill	RB	Sr.		212	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.