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Central Phenix City Football Team History


Central Phenix City Red Devils
Central High School

2400 Dobbs Dr. Phenix City, AL 36870
Stadium: Garrett-Harrison Stadium
Colors: Red & Black
Coach: Jessie Thomas Garrett
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1928  <-- 1952 <- 1953 -> 1954 --> 2024
1953 Season Highlights
 Jessie Thomas Garrett enters his 12th season as Head Coach at Central Phenix City.
 
1953 Season
 Date   Opponent  Score   
 Fri., Sep. 18  @ Eufaula    12   6   W       
 Sat., Sep. 26  vs. Columbus GA    7   18   L       
 Fri., Oct. 9  @ Auburn    6   6   T       
 Fri., Oct. 16  @ Sidney Lanier    7   6   W       
 Fri., Oct. 23  vs. Jordan GA    44   14   W       
 Fri., Oct. 30  @ Opelika    32   19   W       
 Fri., Nov. 6  @ Valley    27   19   W       
 Fri., Nov. 13  vs. Parrish Selma    27   6   W       
 Fri., Nov. 20  @ Baker GA    19   2   W       
 Fri., Nov. 27  vs. Gordon Military GA    0   6   L       
 
1953 Season Totals
  Record7-2 -1
  Points Scored181
  Scoring Average18.1
  Points Allowed102
  Defense Average10.2
  Opponents Record25-27 -6
  Home Record2-2
  Away Record5-0 -1
1953 Class  Rankings
 Date   Week   Rank   Record   Votes   Source 
 Central Phenix City was not ranked.
  

1953 Player Awards
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Award   Team   Source 
 No Central Phenix City Players on File.

1953 All State Players
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Team   Source 
 Billy McKenzieT Sr. 2nd  BN
 Billy McKenzieE 1st  MA
 ChapmanG HM  MA
 Jimmy AmersonG HM  MA
 Ray BuchB HM  MA



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