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Leland Academy Football Team History


Leland Academy Bruins
Leland Academy

 Leland, MS
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Colors: Red, White & Blue
Coach: John Sapen Jr.


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1970  <-- 1970 <- 1971 -> 1972 --> 1974

1971 Season Highlights
 John Sapen Jr. enters his 2nd season as Head Coach at Leland Academy.
 The Bruins set a team record for margin of victory at 42 points.
 
1971 Season
 Date   Opponent  Score   
 Fri., Sep. 3   Washington Academy    21   7   W       
 Fri., Sep. 10   Greenville Christian    12   6   W       
 Fri., Sep. 17  vs. Tunica Academy    43   14   W       
 Fri., Sep. 24   Winona Christian    42   0   W       
 Fri., Oct. 1   Benton Academy   *  0   0   T       
 Fri., Oct. 8   Carroll Academy    6   14   L       
 Fri., Oct. 15   Deer Creek   *  7   13   L       
 Fri., Oct. 22   Winston Academy   *  8   21   L       
 Fri., Oct. 29   Humphreys Academy   *  20   15   W       
 Fri., Nov. 12   North Sunflower Academy    14   25   L       
 
1971 Season Totals
  Record5-4 -1
  Points Scored173
  Scoring Average17.3
  Points Allowed115
  Defense Average11.5
  Opponents Record50-49 -4
  Home Record1-0
  Away Record0-0
  
1971  North Central Conference  Standings
  Regular Season   Conference Record 
 Team  W/L/T  PF   PA  W/L/T  PF  PA   Coach 
Benton Academy 8-2-11891093-0-18333  Jackie Nicholson
Winston Academy 6-3-12141743-1-19457  Matthew Turner
Chickasaw Academy 4-3132642-1-05618  George C. Morrow
Humphreys Academy 2-7-11091722-4-080106  William Henson
Leland Academy 5-4-11731151-2-13549  John Sapen Jr.
Deer Creek 6-4172140  Dean Wright
Carroll Academy 4-6-11391630-1-11226  David Herbert
East Lowndes 1-5621780-3-041119  Jerry Frady



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