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  School Football over the past 100 seasons.





Alexander City Football Team History


Alexander City Wildcats
Benjamin Russell High School

225 Heard Blvd. Alexander City, AL 35010
Stadium: Martin-Savarese Stadium
Colors: Maroon & White
Coach: Hamp Lyon
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1922  <-- 1948 <- 1949 -> 1950 --> 2024
1949 Season Highlights
 Hamp Lyon enters his 9th season as Head Coach at Alexander City.
 
1949 Season
 Date   Opponent  Score   
 Fri., Sep. 16  @ Sidney Lanier    0   32   L       
 Fri., Sep. 23  @ Sylacauga    14   0   W       
 Fri., Sep. 30  vs. Lanett    7   27   L       
 Fri., Oct. 7  vs. Opelika    9   0   W       
 Fri., Oct. 14  vs. Clay County    13   0   W       
 Fri., Oct. 21  vs. Lincoln    41   6   W       
 Fri., Oct. 28  vs. Tallassee    7   31   L       
 Fri., Nov. 4  @ B.B. Comer    12   20   L       
 Fri., Nov. 11  vs. Shelby County    40   0   W       
 Fri., Nov. 18  @ Dadeville    12   6   W       
 
1949 Season Totals
  Record6-4
  Points Scored155
  Scoring Average15.5
  Points Allowed122
  Defense Average12.2
  Opponents Record47-45 -5
  Home Record4-2
  Away Record2-2
1949 Class  Rankings
 Date   Week   Rank   Record   Votes   Source 
 Alexander City was not ranked.
  

1949 Player Awards
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Award   Team   Source 
 No Alexander City Players on File.

1949 All State Players
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Team   Source 
 No Alexander City Players on File.



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