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Houston County Football Team History
Houston County Lions
Houston County High School
P.O. Box C Columbia, AL 36319
Stadium: L.F. Tillery Field Colors: Blue & Gold Coach: David Riverbark
1961 Season Highlights
David Riverbark enters his 6th season as Head Coach at Houston County.
1961 Season
Date
Opponent Score
Thu., Sep. 7 @
Cottonwood
21
0
W
Fri., Sep. 15 vs.
Rehobeth
13
34
L
Fri., Sep. 22 @ Colquitt County GA
6
27
L
Fri., Sep. 29 vs.
Midland City
14
0
W
Fri., Oct. 6 @
Wicksburg
7
15
L
Fri., Oct. 13 @
Abbeville
26
6
W
Fri., Oct. 20 vs.
Headland
6
18
L
Fri., Oct. 27 vs.
Clio
46
12
W
Sat., Nov. 4 vs.
Newville
12
14
L
Sat., Nov. 11 @
Slocomb
0
20
L
1961 Season Totals
Record 4-6
Points Scored 151
Scoring Average 15.1
Points Allowed 146
Defense Average 14.6
Opponents Record 40-42
-7
Home Record 2-3
Away Record 2-3
1961 Class Rankings
Date
Week
Rank
Record
Votes
Source
Houston County was not ranked.
1961 Player Awards
Player
Position
Class
Ht.
Wt.
Award
Team
Source
No Houston County Players on File.
1961 All State Players
Player
Position
Class
Ht.
Wt.
Team
Source
No Houston County Players on File.
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