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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: Charles H. Lee
1968 Season Highlights
Charles H. Lee enters his 4th season as Head Coach at Benjamin Russell.
1968 Season
Date
Opponent Score
Fri., Sep. 6 vs.
Handley
41
7
W
Fri., Sep. 13 @
Wetumpka
34
14
W
Fri., Sep. 20 vs.
Talladega
34
0
W
Fri., Sep. 27 @
Lanett
21
20
W
Fri., Oct. 4 @
Opelika
37
7
W
Fri., Oct. 11 vs.
Sylacauga
40
6
W
Fri., Oct. 18 vs.
Central Phenix City
27
0
W
Fri., Oct. 25 @
Valley
7
7
T
Fri., Nov. 1 @
Tallassee
20
14
W
Fri., Nov. 8 vs.
Dadeville
27
0
W
1968 Season Totals
Record 9-0
-1
Points Scored 288
Scoring Average 28.8
Points Allowed 75
Defense Average 7.5
Opponents Record 48-49
-2
Home Record 5-0
Away Record 4-0
-1
1968 Class 4A Rankings
Date
Week
Rank
Record
Votes
Source
Benjamin Russell was not ranked.
1968 Player Awards
Player
Position
Class
Ht.
Wt.
Award
Team
Source
Bill McDonald
C
Sr. 6-2 185
All-Star Game
Jerome Jackson
B
Sr. 6-1 178
All-Star Game
1968 All State Players
Player
Position
Class
Ht.
Wt.
Team
Source
Bill McDonald C
Sr.
HM
BN
Calabro T
HM
BN
Gilbert E
HM
BN
Jerome Jackson B
Sr. 6-1 180
2nd
BN
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