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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: Gene Britton
Region: 4A-R4
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1922  <-- 1973 <- 1974 -> 1975 --> 2024
1974 Season Highlights
 Gene Britton enters his 2nd season as Head Coach at Benjamin Russell.
 First playoff appearance.
 First region championship.
 The Wildcats move from Region 0 to Region 4.
 The Wildcats won the Class 4A Region 4 Championship.
 
1974 Season
 Date   Opponent  Score   
 Fri., Sep. 6  vs. Prattville    41   7   W       
 Fri., Sep. 13  @ Etowah    21   7   W       
 Fri., Sep. 20  vs. Talladega    35   18   W       
 Fri., Sep. 27  @ Lanett    36   0   W       
 Fri., Oct. 4  @ Opelika    13   7   W       
 Fri., Oct. 11  vs. Selma    23   12   W       
 Fri., Oct. 18  vs. Auburn    20   6   W       
 Fri., Oct. 25  @ Walter Wellborn    14   26   L       
 Fri., Nov. 1  @ Tallassee    42   8   W       
 Fri., Nov. 8  vs. Oxford    13   7   W       
 Playoffs 
 Fri., Nov. 15   Bye                 1st Round Playoffs 
 Fri., Nov. 22  vs. West End    7   38   L       2nd Round Playoffs 
 
1974 Season Totals
  Record9-2
  Points Scored265
  Scoring Average24.1
  Points Allowed136
  Defense Average12.4
  Opponents Record47-61 -1
  Region Record0-0
  Home Record5-1
  Away Record4-1
1974 Class 4A Rankings
 Date   Week   Rank   Record   Votes   Source 
10/13/19745 7(6-0)51 AP
11/12/19749 10(9-1)26 AP
  

1974 Player Awards
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Award   Team   Source 
 Nathan Poole RB Sr.5-10190 All-Star Game  

1974 All State Players
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Team   Source 
 David JonesL Sr.6-2220 HM  BN
 David JonesT Sr.6-2220 1st  MA
 Nathan PooleRB Sr.5-10180 1st  MA
 Nathan PooleHB Sr.5-10180 2nd  BN



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