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Houston County Football Team History


Houston County Lions
Houston County High School

P.O. Box C Columbia, AL 36319
Stadium: L.F. Tillery Field
Colors: Blue & Gold
Coach: Sam Williams

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1929  <-- 1952 <- 1953 -> 1954 --> 2024

1953 Season Highlights
 Sam Williams enters his 2nd season as Head Coach at Houston County.
 
1953 Season
 Date   Opponent  Score   
 Fri., Sep. 18  vs. Newville    20   7   W       
 Thu., Sep. 24  @ Wicksburg    19   0   W       
 Fri., Oct. 2  @ Slocomb    6   14   L       
 Fri., Oct. 9  vs. Midland City    14   6   W       
 Fri., Oct. 16  @ Slocomb    7   19   L       
 Fri., Oct. 30  vs. Headland    7   24   L       
 Fri., Nov. 6  @ Cottonwood    6   0   W       
 Fri., Nov. 13  @ Abbeville    0   13   L       
 Fri., Nov. 20  @ Clayton    21   34   L       
 Wed., Nov. 25  vs. Rehobeth    6   39   L       
 
1953 Season Totals
  Record4-6
  Points Scored106
  Scoring Average10.6
  Points Allowed156
  Defense Average15.6
  Opponents Record38-53 -7
  Home Record2-2
  Away Record2-4
1953 Class  Rankings
 Date   Week   Rank   Record   Votes   Source 
 Houston County was not ranked.
  

1953 Player Awards
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Award   Team   Source 
 No Houston County Players on File.

1953 All State Players
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Team   Source 
 Jerry HallG 1st  MA
 SealesB HM  MA



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