News

We now have 836 teams &
191,663 games on AHSFHS.org.

Search Site

AHSFHS Article Series

The best of the best in Alabama High
School Football over the past 100 seasons.

Grove Hill Academy Football Team History

Grove Hill Academy Gators

Clarke Prep School

20100 Hwy. 43 Grove Hill, AL 0
Stadium: Billy Hamilton Field
Colors: Orange & White
Coach: Bob Bumpers
Region: AISA-AA-

1970 <-- 1976 <- 1977 -> 1978 --> 2024

1977 Season Highlights

Bob Bumpers enters his 5th season as Head Coach at Grove Hill Academy.

1977 Season

Date	Opponent	Score
Fri., Aug. 26	@ Faith Academy	8	0	W
Fri., Sep. 2	vs. Monroe Academy	6	14	L
Fri., Sep. 9	vs. Escambia Academy	6	6	T
Fri., Sep. 16	vs. South Choctaw Academy	14	20	L
Fri., Sep. 23	@ Wilcox Academy	21	14	W
Fri., Sep. 30	@ Thomasville Academy	10	0	W
Fri., Oct. 7	vs. Patrician Academy	7	14	L
Fri., Oct. 21	vs. Shelby Academy	6	6	T
Fri., Oct. 28	@ Jackson Academy	9	10	L
Fri., Nov. 4	@ Warrior Academy	22	8	W

1977 Season Totals
Record	4-4 -2
Points Scored	109
Scoring Average	10.9
Points Allowed	92
Defense Average	9.2
Opponents Record	53-50 -6
Region Record	0-0
Home Record	0-3 -2
Away Record	4-1

1977 Class AISA-AA Rankings
Date	Week	Rank	Record	Votes	Source
Grove Hill Academy was not ranked.

1977 Class AISA-AA Region 0 Standings
	Regular Season			Playoffs			Region/Area Record
Team	W/L/T	PF	PA	W/L/T	PF	PA	W/L/T	PF	PA	Coach
Abbeville Christian	2-9	93	297							Brad Bradford
Autauga Academy	7-3-1	192	131							James Carter
Chambers Academy	6-4	202	101							Bob Evans
Grove Hill Academy	4-4-2	109	92							Bob Bumpers
Crenshaw Christian	10-3	270	104	1-1	28	28				Johnny Shoemaker
Crichton Academy	0-10	96	334
Demopolis Academy	6-4-1	199	100							Waldon Tucker
Dixie Academy	6-5-1	133	118							Sammy Peak
Escambia Academy	6-4-1	182	138							Jack Akins
Evangel Christian	2-8	78	247
Faith Academy	4-5	95	116							Lloyd Skoda
Lee Academy	8-3	184	143	0-1	14	21				Jim Lofton
Meadowview Christian	8-3-1	239	129	0-1	0	47				John Niblett
Pike Liberal Arts	8-2-1	199	60							Lloyd Rogers
Scott Prep	11-1	293	85	2-0	61	7				Wayne Proffitt
Shelby Academy	1-8-2	59	121							Gene Hulsey
South Choctaw Academy	9-2	226	98							Duane Johnson
South Montgomery Academy	4-7	174	223							Sam Cooper
Springwood	2-9	118	246							Steve White
Talladega Academy	4-6	180	183							Gary Franks
Warrior Academy	4-7	116	226							Art Sullivan

1977 Player Awards
Player	Position	Class	Ht.	Wt.	Award	Team	Source
No Grove Hill Academy Players on File.

1977 All State Players
Player	Position	Class	Ht.	Wt.	Team	Source
No Grove Hill Academy Players on File.

Some records may be incomplete. We have chosen to publish this information in hopes our visitors will participate in assisting us to complete every school.
Join us in the forums to submit corrections and new information.

Great Moments in Alabama High School Football History

Collinsville completed the 1931 season with a record of 1-4-5. The five ties will forever be a state record since all games are now decided by overtime.