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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
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1922  <-- 1967 <- 1968 -> 1969 --> 2024
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
  Record9-0 -1
  Points Scored288
  Scoring Average28.8
  Points Allowed75
  Defense Average7.5
  Opponents Record48-49 -2
  Home Record5-0
  Away Record4-0 -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.6-2185 All-Star Game  
 Jerome Jackson B Sr.6-1178 All-Star Game  

1968 All State Players
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Team   Source 
 Bill McDonaldC Sr. HM  BN
 CalabroT HM  BN
 GilbertE HM  BN
 Jerome JacksonB Sr.6-1180 2nd  BN



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Great Moments in Alabama High School Football History

Homewood defeated Benjamin Russell in five overtimes during the Class 5A Super Six state championship game in 2000.