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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: Eddie Wright

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1928 <-- 1972 <- 1973 -> 1974 --> 2024

1973 Season Highlights

Eddie Wright enters his 1st season as Head Coach at Ariton.

1973 Season

Date	Opponent	Score
Fri., Aug. 31	vs. Houston Academy	0	34	L
Fri., Sep. 7	@ G.W. Long	21	12	W
Fri., Sep. 14	@ Louisville	28	6	W
Fri., Sep. 21	vs. Clayton	33	6	W
Fri., Sep. 28	vs. Clio	0	42	L
Fri., Oct. 5	@ Zion Chapel	0	32	L
Fri., Oct. 12	vs. Wicksburg	6	28	L
Fri., Oct. 19	vs. Coffee Springs	6	21	L
Fri., Oct. 26	@ Goshen	6	14	L
Fri., Nov. 2	@ Notasulga	0	28	L

1973 Season Totals
Record	3-7
Points Scored	100
Scoring Average	10.0
Points Allowed	223
Defense Average	22.3
Opponents Record	55-45
Home Record	1-4
Away Record	2-3

1973 Class 1A Rankings
Date	Week	Rank	Record	Votes	Source
Ariton was not ranked.

1973 Player Awards
Player	Position	Class	Ht.	Wt.	Award	Team	Source
No Ariton Players on File.

1973 All State Players
Player	Position	Class	Ht.	Wt.	Team	Source
No Ariton Players on File.

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