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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  <-- 1993 <- 1994 -> 1995 --> 2024
1994 Season Highlights
 Steve Savarese enters his 10th season as Head Coach at Benjamin Russell.
 The Wildcats finished 3rd in Region 8.
 
1994 Season
 Date   Opponent  Score   
 Fri., Sep. 2  vs. Auburn    27   7   W       
 Fri., Sep. 9  @ Hoover    21   18   W       
 Fri., Sep. 16  vs. Dadeville    31   14   W       
 Fri., Sep. 23  vs. Woodlawn    33   27   W       
 Fri., Sep. 30  @ Opelika    27   14   W       
 Fri., Oct. 7  vs. Anniston   *  7   23   L       
 Fri., Oct. 14  @ Shades Valley    28   42   L       
 Fri., Oct. 21  @ Talladega   *  19   28   L       
 Fri., Oct. 28  @ Fayette County    29   22   W       
 Fri., Nov. 4  vs. Pell City   *  20   0   W       
 
1994 Season Totals
  Record7-3
  Points Scored242
  Scoring Average24.2
  Points Allowed195
  Defense Average19.5
  Opponents Record74-45
  Region Record1-2
  Home Record4-1
  Away Record3-2
1994 Class 6A Rankings
 Date   Week   Rank   Record   Votes   Source 
9/29/19944 10(4-0) ASWA
10/6/19945 6(5-0) ASWA
  
1994 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 
Anniston 13-23421335-0102443-07413  Rodney Bivens
Talladega 6-52061500-110192-16249  Wayne Grant
Benjamin Russell 7-32421951-24651  Steve Savarese
Pell City 4-6961540-3776  Rick Brown

1994 Player Awards
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Award   Team   Source 
 No Benjamin Russell Players on File.

1994 All State Players
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Team   Source 
 No Benjamin Russell Players on File.



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