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  School Football over the past 100 seasons.





Russell County Football Team History


Russell County Warriors
Russell County High School

4699 Hwy. 431 S. Seale, AL 36875
Stadium: Corbett-Mitchell Stadium
Colors: Cardinal & Vegas Gold
Coach: Wilmer Pelham
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1954  <-- 1965 <- 1966 -> 1967 --> 2024
1966 Season Highlights
 Wilmer Pelham enters his 2nd season as Head Coach at Russell County.
 
1966 Season
 Date   Opponent  Score   
 Fri., Sep. 9  @ Macon Academy    13   0   W       
 Fri., Sep. 16  vs. Smiths Station    6   40   L       
 Fri., Sep. 23  @ Beauregard    32   19   W       
 Fri., Oct. 7  vs. Goodwater    41   6   W       
 Fri., Oct. 14  vs. Camp Hill    19   13   W       
 Fri., Oct. 21  vs. Notasulga    57   19   W       
 Fri., Oct. 28  @ Louisville    15   6   W       
 Fri., Nov. 4  vs. Newville    51   13   W       
 Fri., Nov. 11  @ G.W. Long    20   26   L       
 Fri., Nov. 18   Port St. Joe FL    20   12   W       
 
1966 Season Totals
  Record8-2
  Points Scored274
  Scoring Average27.4
  Points Allowed154
  Defense Average15.4
  Opponents Record33-52 -1
  Home Record4-1
  Away Record3-1
1966 Class 1A Rankings
 Date   Week   Rank   Record   Votes   Source 
 Russell County was not ranked.
  

1966 Player Awards
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Award   Team   Source 
 No Russell County Players on File.

1966 All State Players
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Team   Source 
 No Russell County Players on File.



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