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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: Hamp Lyon
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1922  <-- 1953 <- 1954 -> 1955 --> 2024
1954 Season Highlights
 Hamp Lyon enters his 14th season as Head Coach at Benjamin Russell.
 The Wildcats move from Class 2A and into Region 0.
 
1954 Season
 Date   Opponent  Score   
 Fri., Sep. 10  @ Sidney Lanier    0   24   L       
 Fri., Sep. 17   Ashford    15   14   W       
 Fri., Sep. 24  @ Lanett    15   39   L       
 Fri., Oct. 1  @ Opelika    19   6   W       
 Fri., Oct. 8  vs. Sylacauga    0   13   L       
 Fri., Oct. 15  vs. Handley    20   13   W       
 Fri., Oct. 22  @ Valley    6   26   L       
 Fri., Oct. 29  vs. B.B. Comer    32   6   W       
 Fri., Nov. 5  @ Talladega    14   6   W       
 Fri., Nov. 12  vs. Dadeville    40   7   W       
 
1954 Season Totals
  Record6-4
  Points Scored161
  Scoring Average16.1
  Points Allowed154
  Defense Average15.4
  Opponents Record51-40 -5
  Home Record3-1
  Away Record2-3
1954 Class  Rankings
 Date   Week   Rank   Record   Votes   Source 
 Benjamin Russell was not ranked.
  

1954 Player Awards
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Award   Team   Source 
 No Benjamin Russell Players on File.

1954 All State Players
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Team   Source 
 LloydT HM  BPH
 LloydT HM  MA
 WaitesG HM  MA



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