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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: Willie Martin
Region: 5A-R3
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1922  <-- 2003 <- 2004 -> 2005 --> 2024
2004 Season Highlights
 Willie Martin enters his 4th season as Head Coach at Benjamin Russell.
 The Wildcats finished 2nd in Region 3.
 
2004 Season
 Date   Opponent  Score   
 Fri., Aug. 27  @ Opelika    27   34   L       
 Fri., Sep. 3  vs. Chilton County   *  35   15   W       
 Fri., Sep. 10  @ Shelby County   *  24   0   W       
 Fri., Sep. 24  vs. Central Coosa    46   13   W       
 Fri., Oct. 1  @ Talladega   *  36   19   W       
 Fri., Oct. 8  vs. Briarwood   *  13   3   W       
 Fri., Oct. 15  @ Sylacauga   *  35   0   W       
 Fri., Oct. 22  vs. Homewood   *  7   34   L       
 Thu., Oct. 28  vs. Valley   *  33   13   W       
 Fri., Nov. 5  vs. Auburn    28   48   L       
 Playoffs 
 Fri., Nov. 12  vs. Blount    35   8   W       1st Round Playoffs 
 Fri., Nov. 19  @ Stanhope Elmore    13   28   L       2nd Round Playoffs 
 
2004 Season Totals
  Record8-4
  Points Scored332
  Scoring Average27.7
  Points Allowed215
  Defense Average17.9
  Opponents Record68-65
  Region Record6-1
  Home Record5-2
  Away Record3-2
2004 Class 5A Rankings
 Date   Week   Rank   Record   Votes   Source 
10/6/20045 10(4-1) ASWA
10/13/20046 8(5-1)76 ASWA
10/20/20047 5(6-1)156 ASWA
10/27/20048 9(6-2)39 ASWA
11/3/20049 9(7-2)56 ASWA
  
2004 Class 5A Region 3 Standings
  Regular Season   Playoffs   Region/Area Record 
 Team  W/L/T  PF   PA  W/L/T PF   PA  W/L/T  PF  PA   Coach 
Homewood 14-14821995-0155717-025667  Bob Newton
Benjamin Russell 8-43322151-148366-118384  Willie Martin
Briarwood 5-61791520-17265-213472  Fred Yancey
Shelby County 7-42431650-115174-3139128  Bruce Breland
Valley 5-51762033-4115147  Jeff Williams
Talladega 3-71662772-593191  Gene Allen
Sylacauga 2-81042111-654187  Geoff Walters
Chilton County 2-81982630-792190  Steve McCord

2004 Player Awards
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Award   Team   Source 
 Thomas Harris WR Sr.6-0165 AL-MS Game  

2004 All State Players
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Team   Source 
 Chris PowellPK Sr.5-10175 1st  BN
 Chris PowellPK Sr.5-10175 HM  ASWA



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