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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: Steve Savarese
Region: 6A-R9
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1922  <-- 1984 <- 1985 -> 1986 --> 2024
1985 Season Highlights
 Steve Savarese enters his 1st season as Head Coach at Benjamin Russell.
 The Wildcats finished 3rd in Region 9.
 
1985 Season
 Date   Opponent  Score   
 Fri., Aug. 30  vs. Stanhope Elmore    15   0   W       
 Fri., Sep. 6  vs. Sylacauga    18   7   W       
 Fri., Sep. 13  @ Hewitt-Trussville    17   7   W       
 Fri., Sep. 20  @ Carver Montgomery    9   7   W       
 Fri., Sep. 27  vs. Dadeville    21   0   W       
 Fri., Oct. 4  vs. Opelika    0   33   L       
 Fri., Oct. 11  @ Wetumpka    9   7   W       
 Fri., Oct. 18  @ Anniston   *  28   12   W       
 Fri., Oct. 25  vs. Talladega   *  6   7   L       
 Fri., Nov. 1  @ Mountain Brook   *  0   7   L       
 
1985 Season Totals
  Record7-3
  Points Scored123
  Scoring Average12.3
  Points Allowed87
  Defense Average8.7
  Opponents Record54-54
  Region Record1-2
  Home Record3-2
  Away Record4-1
1985 Class 6A Rankings
 Date   Week   Rank   Record   Votes   Source 
10/3/19855 9(5-0) ASWA
  
1985 Class 6A Region 9 Standings
  Regular Season   Playoffs   Region/Area Record 
 Team  W/L/T  PF   PA  W/L/T PF   PA  W/L/T  PF  PA   Coach 
Mountain Brook 8-41901231-128383-0346  Gene Ellison
Talladega 5-61461880-18312-13413  Ray Emanuel
Benjamin Russell 7-3123871-23426  Steve Savarese
Anniston 1-8691810-31269  Johnny Ingram

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

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



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