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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  <-- 1960 <- 1961 -> 1962 --> 2024
1961 Season Highlights
 Billy Sam Noland enters his 4th season as Head Coach at Benjamin Russell.
 The Wildcats move from Class and into Region 0.
 
1961 Season
 Date   Opponent  Score   
 Fri., Sep. 8  @ Handley    39   7   W       
 Fri., Sep. 15  vs. Wetumpka    38   0   W       
 Fri., Sep. 22  vs. Lanett    20   7   W       
 Fri., Sep. 29  vs. Opelika    40   13   W       
 Fri., Oct. 6  @ Sylacauga    0   6   L       
 Fri., Oct. 13  @ Auburn    9   7   W       
 Fri., Oct. 20  vs. Valley    20   6   W       
 Fri., Oct. 27  @ B.B. Comer    7   0   W       
 Fri., Nov. 3  @ Dadeville    20   0   W       
 Fri., Nov. 10  vs. Tallassee    6   14   L       
 
1961 Season Totals
  Record8-2
  Points Scored199
  Scoring Average19.9
  Points Allowed60
  Defense Average6.0
  Opponents Record51-45 -2
  Home Record4-1
  Away Record4-1
1961 Class 4A Rankings
 Date   Week   Rank   Record   Votes   Source 
Final 10(8-2)33 ASWA
10/11/19615 10(4-1)17 ASWA
10/18/19616 8(5-1)55 ASWA
10/4/19614 6(4-0)68 ASWA
11/1/19618 10(7-1)48 ASWA
11/15/196110 10(8-2)19 ASWA
11/8/19619 8(8-1)55 ASWA
12/12/1961Final 9(9-1)25.2 BPH
9/12/19611 935 ASWA
9/20/19612 10(2-0) ASWA
9/27/19613 7(3-0)60 ASWA
  

1961 Player Awards
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Award   Team   Source 
 Bogue Miller HB Sr.6-1192 All-Star Game  
 Lynwood Strickland E Sr.6-0185 All-Star Game  

1961 All State Players
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Team   Source 
 Bogue MillerB HM  BPH
 Bogue MillerT HM  BN
 Bogue MillerG 2nd  ASWA
 James McMillinT HM  BPH
 Jimmy CornwellC HM  BPH
 Jimmy StricklandE Sr.190 1st  BN
 Lynwood StricklandE Sr.190 1st  BPH
 Lynwood StricklandE Sr.190 1st  ASWA
 Mack MoseleyG HM  BPH



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Great Moments in Alabama High School Football History

Homewood defeated Benjamin Russell in five overtimes during the Class 5A Super Six state championship game in 2000.