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Ariton Football Team History


Ariton Purple Cats
Ariton High School

P.O. Box 750 Ariton, AL 36311
Stadium: Robert F. Zumstien Stadium
Colors: Purple & Gold
Coach: Eugene Carter
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1928  <-- 1968 <- 1969 -> 1970 --> 2024
1969 Season Highlights
 Eugene Carter enters his 2nd season as Head Coach at Ariton.
 First 10-0 regular season.
 First playoff appearance.
 
1969 Season
 Date   Opponent  Score   
 Fri., Sep. 5  vs. Tuskegee    8   14   #Won       
 Fri., Sep. 12  @ G.W. Long    29   0   W       
 Fri., Sep. 19  @ Louisville    13   6   W       
 Fri., Sep. 26  vs. Highland Home    25   14   W       
 Fri., Oct. 3  vs. Clio    6   0   W       
 Fri., Oct. 10  @ Zion Chapel    6   0   W       
 Fri., Oct. 17  vs. Clayton    20   0   W       
 Fri., Oct. 24  vs. Coffee Springs    46   0   W       
 Fri., Nov. 7  @ Notasulga    26   0   W       
 Fri., Nov. 14  vs. Wicksburg    28   14   W       
 Playoffs 
 Fri., Nov. 21  @ Sweet Water    0   42   L    Linden   1st Round Playoffs 
 
1969 Season Totals
  Record10-1
  Points Scored207
  Scoring Average18.8
  Points Allowed90
  Defense Average8.2
  Opponents Record46-64
  Home Record6-0
  Away Record4-1
1969 Class 1A Rankings
 Date   Week   Rank   Record   Votes   Source 
10/15/19696 3(6-0) AP
10/8/19695 4(5-0) AP
11/12/196910 4(9-0) AP
11/6/19699 7(8-0) AP
  

1969 Player Awards
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Award   Team   Source 
 No Ariton Players on File.

1969 All State Players
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Team   Source 
 Larry AdamsT Sr.6-0180 2nd  BN



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