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Southern Academy Football Team History


Southern Academy Cougars
Southern Academy

407 College Street Greensboro, AL 36744
Stadium: Lawson Field
Colors: Royal Blue & White
Coach: Larry Blakeney
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1968  <-- 1970 <- 1971 -> 1972 --> 2024
1971 Season Highlights
 Larry Blakeney enters his 2nd season as Head Coach at Southern Academy.
 First playoff win.
 First 11 win season.
 
1971 Season
 Date   Opponent  Score   
 Fri., Sep. 10  @ Morgan Academy    14   0   W       
 Fri., Sep. 17  @ Monroe Academy    6   14   L       
 Fri., Sep. 24  vs. Sumter Academy    12   0   W       
 Fri., Oct. 1  @ Marengo Academy    21   0   W       
 Fri., Oct. 8  vs. Silas Academy    28   0   W       
 Fri., Oct. 15  @ Meadowview Christian    46   0   W       
 Fri., Oct. 22  vs. Catherine Academy    35   0   W       
 Fri., Oct. 29  vs. South Choctaw Academy    40   8   W       
 Fri., Nov. 5  @ Warrior Academy          W       
 Fri., Nov. 12  vs. Shelby Academy    12   6   W       
 Playoffs 
 Fri., Nov. 19   Pickens Academy    17   6   W       1st Round Playoffs 
 Fri., Nov. 26   Escambia Academy    7   6   W       Semi-finals Playoffs 
 Fri., Dec. 3  @ Monroe Academy    6   16   L       Championship Game 
 
1971 Season Totals
  Record11-2
  Points Scored244
  Scoring Average18.8
  Points Allowed56
  Defense Average4.3
  Opponents Record83-49 -9
  Home Record5-0
  Away Record4-2
1971 Class AISA Rankings
 Date   Week   Rank   Record   Votes   Source 
 Southern Academy was not ranked.
  

1971 Player Awards
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Award   Team   Source 
 No Southern Academy Players on File.

1971 All State Players
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Team   Source 
 Bobby GlassB HM  BN
 Bobby GlassB HM  BPH
 Curt MitchellFB Sr.185 1st  BPH
 Curt MitchellFB Sr.195 1st  BN
 John TimsC HM  BN
 John TimsC HM  BPH
 Pleaze GeorgeT Sr.200 1st  BN
 Pleaze GeorgeT Sr.200 1st  BPH



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