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Gaston Football Team History


Gaston Bulldogs
Gaston High School

4550 US Hwy. 411 Gaston, AL 35901
Stadium: Captain Bill Boyd Field
Colors: Red & White
Coach: Dennis Simmons
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1931  <-- 1972 <- 1973 -> 1974 --> 2024
1973 Season Highlights
 Dennis Simmons enters his 1st season as Head Coach at Gaston.
 
1973 Season
 Date   Opponent  Score   
 Sat., Sep. 1  @ Spring Garden    18   11   W       
 Fri., Sep. 7  vs. Cedar Bluff    19   6   W       
 Sat., Sep. 15  @ Gaylesville    12   6   W       
 Fri., Sep. 21  @ Hokes Bluff    6   27   L       
 Sat., Sep. 29  vs. Sand Rock    27   6   W       
 Fri., Oct. 5  vs. Westminster    12   20   L       
 Fri., Oct. 19  vs. Collinsville    0   34   L       
 Fri., Oct. 26  @ West End Walnut Grove    0   35   L       
 Fri., Nov. 2  @ Ohatchee    12   28   L       
 Fri., Nov. 9  vs. Ragland    27   6   W       
 
1973 Season Totals
  Record5-5
  Points Scored133
  Scoring Average13.3
  Points Allowed179
  Defense Average17.9
  Opponents Record47-39 -2
  Home Record3-2
  Away Record2-3
1973 Class 1A Rankings
 Date   Week   Rank   Record   Votes   Source 
9/19/19733 1 AHSAA
  

1973 Player Awards
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Award   Team   Source 
 No Gaston Players on File.

1973 All State Players
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Team   Source 
 HigginsE HM  BPH



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