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Benjamin Russell Football Team History


Benjamin Russell Wildcats
Benjamin Russell High School

225 Heard Blvd. Alexander City, AL 35010
Stadium: Martin-Savarese Stadium
Colors: Maroon & White
Coach: Steve Savarese
Region: 6A-R8
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1922  <-- 1990 <- 1991 -> 1992 --> 2024
1991 Season Highlights
 Steve Savarese enters his 7th season as Head Coach at Benjamin Russell.
 The Wildcats won the Class 6A Region 8 Championship.
 
1991 Season
 Date   Opponent  Score   
 Fri., Sep. 6  vs. Valley    20   23   L (OT)      
 Fri., Sep. 13  @ Dadeville    32   6   W       
 Fri., Sep. 20  vs. Berry    14   7   W       
 Fri., Sep. 27  @ Midfield    43   0   W       
 Fri., Oct. 4  vs. Opelika    13   14   L (OT)      
 Fri., Oct. 11  @ Sylacauga    21   12   W       
 Fri., Oct. 18  @ Anniston   *  15   14   W       
 Fri., Oct. 25  @ Huffman    23   7   W       
 Fri., Nov. 1  vs. Talladega   *  24   0   W       
 Fri., Nov. 8  vs. Minor    24   6   W       
 Playoffs 
 Fri., Nov. 15  vs. Prattville    14   17   L       1st Round Playoffs 
 
1991 Season Totals
  Record8-3
  Points Scored243
  Scoring Average22.1
  Points Allowed106
  Defense Average9.6
  Opponents Record68-56
  Region Record2-0
  Home Record3-3
  Away Record5-0
1991 Class 6A Rankings
 Date   Week   Rank   Record   Votes   Source 
10/22/19917 10(5-2) ASWA
10/29/19918 10(6-2) ASWA
11/5/19919 9(7-2) ASWA
11/12/1991Final 9(8-2) ASWA
  
1991 Class 6A Region 8 Standings
  Regular Season   Playoffs   Region/Area Record 
 Team  W/L/T  PF   PA  W/L/T PF   PA  W/L/T  PF  PA   Coach 
Benjamin Russell 8-32431060-114172-03914  Steve Savarese
Anniston 7-32471300-10411-15027  Berry Halladay
Talladega 2-8862270-21260  Ricky Armstrong

1991 Player Awards
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Award   Team   Source 
 No Benjamin Russell Players on File.

1991 All State Players
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Team   Source 
 Alan BarnettQB Sr. HM  ASWA
 Alan BarnettQB Sr. HM  BN
 Derek OwensOL Sr. HM  ASWA
 Derek OwensOL Sr. HM  BN



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