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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  <-- 1986 <- 1987 -> 1988 --> 2024
1987 Season Highlights
 Steve Savarese enters his 3rd season as Head Coach at Benjamin Russell.
 The Wildcats finished 2nd in Region 9.
 
1987 Season
 Date   Opponent  Score   
 Fri., Aug. 28  @ Auburn    0   3   L       
 Fri., Sep. 4  vs. Sylacauga    7   14   L       
 Fri., Sep. 11  @ Phillips Birmingham    27   0   W       
 Fri., Sep. 18  vs. Stanhope Elmore    7   2   W       
 Fri., Sep. 25  @ Hayes    35   14   W       
 Fri., Oct. 2  vs. Opelika    26   28   L       
 Fri., Oct. 9  @ Wetumpka    35   0   W       
 Fri., Oct. 16  @ Anniston   *  38   15   W       
 Fri., Oct. 23  vs. Talladega   *  21   3   W       
 Fri., Oct. 30  @ Mountain Brook   *  19   23   L       
 Playoffs 
 Fri., Nov. 6  @ Huffman    11   14   L    Lawson Field   1st Round Playoffs 
 
1987 Season Totals
  Record6-5
  Points Scored226
  Scoring Average20.5
  Points Allowed116
  Defense Average10.5
  Opponents Record59-61
  Region Record2-1
  Home Record2-2
  Away Record4-3
1987 Class 6A Rankings
 Date   Week   Rank   Record   Votes   Source 
8/12/1987PS 7 ASWA
  
1987 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 8-41761741-115333-07925  Gene Ellison
Benjamin Russell 6-52261160-111142-17841  Steve Savarese
Anniston 2-71132541-22873  Bill Farrell-4/Bernard Howard
Talladega 2-8721250-3349  Vester Newcomb

1987 Player Awards
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Award   Team   Source 
 No Benjamin Russell Players on File.

1987 All State Players
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Team   Source 
 No Benjamin Russell Players on File.



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