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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-R9
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1922  <-- 1988 <- 1989 -> 1990 --> 2024
1989 Season Highlights
 Steve Savarese enters his 5th season as Head Coach at Benjamin Russell.
 The Wildcats finished 2nd in Region 9.
 
1989 Season
 Date   Opponent  Score   
 Fri., Aug. 25  @ Prattville    10   0   W       
 Fri., Sep. 1  vs. Sylacauga    0   7   L       
 Fri., Sep. 8  vs. Phillips Birmingham    43   12   W       
 Fri., Sep. 15  vs. Wenonah    8   0   W       
 Fri., Sep. 22  vs. Opelika    12   7   W       
 Fri., Sep. 29  vs. Ensley    28   8   W       
 Fri., Oct. 6  vs. Sidney Lanier    12   7   W       
 Fri., Oct. 13  @ Anniston   *  6   53   L       
 Fri., Oct. 20  vs. Talladega   *  27   6   W       
 Fri., Oct. 27  @ Russell County    47   0   W       
 Playoffs 
 Fri., Nov. 3  @ Gardendale    30   35   L       1st Round Playoffs 
 
1989 Season Totals
  Record8-3
  Points Scored223
  Scoring Average20.3
  Points Allowed135
  Defense Average12.3
  Opponents Record71-56
  Region Record1-1
  Home Record6-1
  Away Record2-2
1989 Class 6A Rankings
 Date   Week   Rank   Record   Votes   Source 
8/15/1989PS 6 ASWA
8/29/19891 6(1-0) ASWA
  
1989 Class 6A Region 9 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 15-04851175-0115322-09220  Berry Halladay
Benjamin Russell 8-32231350-130351-13359  Steve Savarese
Talladega 6-41661970-22066  Ricky Armstrong

1989 Player Awards
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Award   Team   Source 
 No Benjamin Russell Players on File.

1989 All State Players
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Team   Source 
 Bernard KelleyRB HM  ASWA



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