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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: Billy Sam Noland
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1922  <-- 1958 <- 1959 -> 1960 --> 2024
1959 Season Highlights
 Billy Sam Noland enters his 2nd season as Head Coach at Benjamin Russell.
 
1959 Season
 Date   Opponent  Score   
 Fri., Sep. 11  @ Handley    13   6   W       
 Fri., Sep. 18  vs. Wetumpka    0   6   L       
 Fri., Sep. 25  vs. Lanett    13   21   L       
 Fri., Oct. 2  vs. Opelika    19   13   W       
 Fri., Oct. 9  @ Sylacauga    9   7   W       
 Fri., Oct. 16  @ Lee Montgomery    0   33   L       
 Fri., Oct. 23  vs. Valley    0   39   L       
 Fri., Oct. 30  @ B.B. Comer    6   13   L       
 Fri., Nov. 6  @ Dadeville    26   0   W       
 Fri., Nov. 13  vs. Tallassee    6   20   L       
 
1959 Season Totals
  Record4-6
  Points Scored92
  Scoring Average9.2
  Points Allowed158
  Defense Average15.8
  Opponents Record59-34 -5
  Home Record1-4
  Away Record3-2
1959 Class  Rankings
 Date   Week   Rank   Record   Votes   Source 
 Benjamin Russell was not ranked.
  

1959 Player Awards
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Award   Team   Source 
 No Benjamin Russell Players on File.

1959 All State Players
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Team   Source 
 SellersG HM  MA
 StricklandE HM  MA



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