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Calera Football Team History

Calera Eagles

Calera High School

8454 Hwy. 31 S. Calera, AL 35040
Stadium: Ricky M. Cairns Memorial Stadium
Colors: Navy & White
Coach: Richard Gilliam

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1946 <-- 1967 <- 1968 -> 1969 --> 2024

1968 Season Highlights

Richard Gilliam enters his 4th season as Head Coach at Calera.

1968 Season

Date	Opponent	Score
Fri., Sep. 6	@ West Blocton	13	28	L
Fri., Sep. 13	vs. Vincent	13	14	L
Fri., Sep. 20	OPEN
Fri., Sep. 27	vs. Jemison	19	0	W
Fri., Oct. 4	@ Chelsea	44	6	W
Fri., Oct. 11	@ Thorsby	26	0	W
Fri., Oct. 18	vs. Thompson	34	6	W
Tue., Oct. 15	vs. Montevallo	27	20	W
Fri., Nov. 1	vs. Maplesville	21	18	W
Fri., Nov. 8	@ Shelby County	0	0	T
	Marion	12	26	L

1968 Season Totals
Record	6-3 -1
Points Scored	209
Scoring Average	20.9
Points Allowed	118
Defense Average	11.8
Opponents Record	33-50 -5
Home Record	4-1
Away Record	2-1 -1

1968 Class 1A Rankings
Date	Week	Rank	Record	Votes	Source
Calera was not ranked.

1968 Player Awards
Player	Position	Class	Ht.	Wt.	Award	Team	Source
No Calera Players on File.

1968 All State Players
Player	Position	Class	Ht.	Wt.	Team	Source
No Calera Players on File.

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