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1957 Lanett Panthers


 1957    Lanett Panthers
 Record: 10-0-0
 Head Coach: Mal Morgan
 
 The 1957 Lanett Panthers were chosen Class 2A State Champions by the Montgomery Advertiser
 

 
 

The Lanett Panthers rolled through their 1957 schedule on their way to a perfect 10-0 season. They outscored their opponents 251-51 and have a 19-0-1 record over the past two seasons. The Panthers were led on offense by all-state performed Bobby Hunt who rushed for 409 yards and passed for another 419 yards. Charlie Stephens was the leading ground gainer with 805 yards rushing and an eight yard per carry average for the season.

Lanett trailed only once during the season that after Alexander City jumped to a 7-0 lead but the Panthers would regain control and coast to a 33-7 win. Mailon Kent rushed for 687 yards with Wayne Holley gaining 140 more. Hunt was the leading passer completing 23 of 67 aerials, while Donnie Howell was the leading receiver with 12 catches for 204 yards.

Coach Morgan was assisted by Ken Avinger and Albert Killian.



1957  Season
 Site   PF   Opponent   PA   W/L/T 
 20   LaGrange GA W
 26   Opelika W
 33   Benjamin Russell W
 31   Tallassee W
 37   Handley 19 W
 14   Central Phenix City W
 21   Auburn W
 26   Eufaula W
 19   Wetumpka W
 24   Valley W
  
251 10-0-0 58
 Montgomery Advertiser 
 Final Poll                           
 Rank   Team   Record   Votes    
1       Lanett ()80.5 
2       Sylacauga ()75.6 
3       Tuscaloosa County ()73.1 
4       Eufaula ()71.3 
5       Charles Henderson ()69.1 
6       Russellville ()73.0 
7       Enterprise ()68.8 
8       Alexender City ()67.9 
9       Escambia County ()67.1 
10       UMS ()66.3 


1957 Lanett All-State Players
 Bobby HuntB 2A 1  Montgomery Advertiser
 Jimmy JonesT 2A 1  Montgomery Advertiser
 Bobby HuntB 2A 2  Montgomery Advertiser
 Bobby HuntQB 2A 1  Montgomery Advertiser
 ShanksE 2A HM  Montgomery Advertiser
 Jimmy JonesT 2A HM  Montgomery Advertiser
 HillG 2A HM  Montgomery Advertiser
 StephensFB 2A HM  Montgomery Advertiser


1957 Lanett All-Star Players
 All Southern   
 Bobby Hunt B 2A  Montgomery Advertiser
 AHSAA-University of Alabama All-Star Game   
 Bobby Hunt QB 2A  Montgomery Advertiser





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