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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: Larry McCoy
Region: 3A-R13

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1906 <-- 1973 <- 1974 -> 1975 --> 2024

1974 Season Highlights

Larry McCoy enters his 9th season as Head Coach at Athens.

The Golden Eagles move from Region 0 to Region 13.

1974 Season

Date	Opponent	Score
Fri., Aug. 30	@ Fairfield	3	0	W
Fri., Sep. 6	@ Hartselle	6	42	L
Fri., Sep. 13	@ Decatur	22	7	W
Fri., Sep. 20	vs. Butler	15	34	L
Fri., Sep. 27	@ Deshler	20	6	W
Fri., Oct. 4	vs. Sheffield	22	28	L
Fri., Oct. 11	vs. Austin	55	0	W
Fri., Oct. 18	vs. Abrams	54	12	W
Fri., Oct. 25	vs. Cullman	41	14	W
Fri., Nov. 8	vs. Pisgah	42	7	W

1974 Season Totals
Record	7-3
Points Scored	280
Scoring Average	28.0
Points Allowed	150
Defense Average	15.0
Opponents Record	49-53 -2
Region Record	0-0
Home Record	4-2
Away Record	3-1

1974 Class 3A Rankings
Date	Week	Rank	Record	Votes	Source
Athens was not ranked.

1974 Player Awards
Player	Position	Class	Ht.	Wt.	Award	Team	Source
No Athens Players on File.

1974 All State Players
Player	Position	Class	Ht.	Wt.	Team	Source
John Marshall	IL				HM	BPH

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Great Moments in Alabama High School Football History

Foley outscored their opponents 433-6 in 1961. The Lions were named state champions by the Alabama Sports Writers Association that season.