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  School Football over the past 100 seasons.





Decatur Football Team History


Decatur Red Raiders
Decatur High School

1011 Prospect Dr. SE Decatur, AL 35601
Stadium: Shorty Ogle Stadium
Colors: Red & Black
Coach: Wes Thompson
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1917  <-- 1964 <- 1965 -> 1966 --> 2024
1965 Season Highlights
 Wes Thompson enters his 2nd season as Head Coach at Decatur.
 
1965 Season
 Date   Opponent  Score   
 Thu., Sep. 9  @ Athens    12   31   L       
 Fri., Sep. 17  vs. Austin    27   7   W       
 Fri., Sep. 24  vs. Hartselle    7   14   L       
 Fri., Oct. 1  @ Butler    20   6   W       
 Thu., Oct. 7  @ Lee Huntsville    6   0   W       
 Fri., Oct. 15  vs. Cullman    13   13   T       
 Fri., Oct. 22  vs. Huntsville    6   28   L       
 Fri., Oct. 29  @ Coffee    0   16   L       
 Fri., Nov. 5  vs. Deshler    19   41   L       
 Fri., Nov. 12  @ Russellville    7   13   L       
 
1965 Season Totals
  Record3-6 -1
  Points Scored117
  Scoring Average11.7
  Points Allowed169
  Defense Average16.9
  Opponents Record52-35 -12
  Home Record1-3 -1
  Away Record2-3
1965 Class 4A Rankings
 Date   Week   Rank   Record   Votes   Source 
 Decatur was not ranked.
  

1965 Player Awards
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Award   Team   Source 
 Roger Mathis E Sr.6-2195 All-Star Game  

1965 All State Players
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Team   Source 
 Roger MathisE Sr.195 1st  BPH
 Roger MathisE Sr.190 HM  BN
 Roger MathisE Sr.190 2nd  AP



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