News

We now have 836 teams &  
192,249 games on AHSFHS.org.


Search Site








AHSFHS Article Series


   The best of the best in Alabama High   
  School Football over the past 100 seasons.





Decatur Football Team History


Decatur Red Raiders
Decatur High School

1011 Prospect Dr. SE Decatur, AL 35601
Stadium: Shorty Ogle Stadium
Colors: Red & Black
Coach: Steve Rivers
Region: 6A-R15
Other Sports

 

Team Home Summary Coaches Games by Year Opponents Players Rankings NFL Playoffs OT

Select Year:    
1917  <-- 1984 <- 1985 -> 1986 --> 2024
1985 Season Highlights
 Steve Rivers enters his 5th season as Head Coach at Decatur.
 The Red Raiders finished 2nd in Region 15.
 
1985 Season
 Date   Opponent  Score   
 Fri., Aug. 30  @ Athens    24   0   W       
 Fri., Sep. 6  vs. Scottsboro    10   7   W       
 Fri., Sep. 13  @ Albertville    6   18   L       
 Fri., Sep. 20  vs. Grissom    14   17   L       
 Fri., Sep. 27  vs. Arab    35   15   W       
 Fri., Oct. 4  @ Hartselle    18   20   L       
 Fri., Oct. 11  @ Huntsville   *  21   7   W       
 Fri., Oct. 18  vs. Brewer   *  17   16   W       
 Fri., Oct. 25  @ Lee Huntsville   *  0   7   L       
 Fri., Nov. 1  vs. Austin    0   10   L       
 Playoffs 
 Fri., Nov. 8  @ Austin    14   25   L       1st Round Playoffs 
 
1985 Season Totals
  Record5-6
  Points Scored159
  Scoring Average14.5
  Points Allowed142
  Defense Average12.9
  Opponents Record58-60
  Region Record2-1
  Home Record3-2
  Away Record2-4
1985 Class 6A Rankings
 Date   Week   Rank   Record   Votes   Source 
8/25/1985PS 9(10-3) ASWA
9/5/19851 7(1-0) ASWA
9/12/19852 5(2-0) ASWA
  
1985 Class 6A Region 15 Standings
  Regular Season   Playoffs   Region/Area Record 
 Team  W/L/T  PF   PA  W/L/T PF   PA  W/L/T  PF  PA   Coach 
Lee Huntsville 5-51091900-17213-04021  George Bennett
Decatur 5-61591420-114252-13830  Steve Rivers
Brewer 3-71291821-22932  Charles Brown
Huntsville 2-8981670-32448  Greg Patterson

1985 Player Awards
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Award   Team   Source 
 No Decatur Players on File.

1985 All State Players
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Team   Source 
 No Decatur Players on File.



Some records may be incomplete. We have chosen to publish this information in hopes our visitors will participate in assisting us to complete every school.
Join us in the forums to submit corrections and new information.




Great Moments in Alabama High School Football History

Foley outscored their opponents 433-6 in 1961. The Lions were named state champions by the Alabama Sports Writers Association that season.