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Benjamin Russell Football Team History


Benjamin Russell Wildcats
Benjamin Russell High School

225 Heard Blvd. Alexander City, AL 35010
Stadium: Martin-Savarese Stadium
Colors: Maroon & White
Coach: Billy Sam Noland
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1922  <-- 1957 <- 1958 -> 1959 --> 2024
1958 Season Highlights
 Billy Sam Noland enters his 1st season as Head Coach at Benjamin Russell.
 
1958 Season
 Date   Opponent  Score   
 Fri., Sep. 12  vs. Handley    13   6   W       
 Fri., Sep. 19  @ Wetumpka    26   0   W       
 Fri., Sep. 26  @ Lanett    0   20   L       
 Fri., Oct. 3  @ Opelika    13   19   L       
 Fri., Oct. 10  vs. Sylacauga    13   28   L       
 Fri., Oct. 17  vs. Lee Montgomery    0   46   L       
 Fri., Oct. 24  @ Valley    7   18   L       
 Fri., Oct. 31  vs. B.B. Comer    13   13   T       
 Fri., Nov. 7  vs. Dadeville    9   6   W       
 Fri., Nov. 14  @ Tallassee    6   14   L       
 
1958 Season Totals
  Record3-6 -1
  Points Scored100
  Scoring Average10.0
  Points Allowed170
  Defense Average17.0
  Opponents Record61-34 -2
  Home Record2-2 -1
  Away Record1-4
1958 Class  Rankings
 Date   Week   Rank   Record   Votes   Source 
 Benjamin Russell was not ranked.
  

1958 Player Awards
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Award   Team   Source 
 No Benjamin Russell Players on File.

1958 All State Players
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Team   Source 
 Lamar CaldwellB 3rd  BPH
 Lamar CaldwellB 2nd  MA
 MaynardE HM  MA



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Great Moments in Alabama High School Football History

Morris Higginbotham coached three different teams to divisional state championships in the 1950s. He won titles at Walnut Grove in 1952, West Blocton in 1955 and Enterprise in 1960.