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Central Phenix City Football Team History


Central Phenix City Red Devils
Central High School

2400 Dobbs Dr. Phenix City, AL 36870
Stadium: Garrett-Harrison Stadium
Colors: Red & Black
Coach: Henry Gresham
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1928  <-- 1960 <- 1961 -> 1962 --> 2024
1961 Season Highlights
 Henry Gresham enters his 4th season as Head Coach at Central Phenix City.
 
1961 Season
 Date   Opponent  Score   
 Fri., Sep. 8  @ Eufaula    0   7   L       
 Fri., Sep. 15  vs. Panama City FL    19   0   W       
 Fri., Sep. 22  @ Baker GA    3   0   W       
 Thu., Sep. 28  @ Columbus GA    21   13   W       
 Fri., Oct. 6  @ Auburn    6   0   W       
 Fri., Oct. 13  vs. Lanett    35   0   W       
 Thu., Oct. 19  @ Jordan GA    16   26   L       
 Fri., Oct. 27  vs. Opelika    45   13   W       
 Fri., Nov. 3  @ Valley    0   13   L       
 Fri., Nov. 10  vs. Dothan    6   26   L       
 
1961 Season Totals
  Record6-4
  Points Scored151
  Scoring Average15.1
  Points Allowed98
  Defense Average9.8
  Opponents Record27-30 -2
  Home Record3-1
  Away Record3-3
1961 Class  Rankings
 Date   Week   Rank   Record   Votes   Source 
 Central Phenix City was not ranked.
  

1961 Player Awards
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Award   Team   Source 
 David Ray OL Sr.6-1195 All-Star Game  

1961 All State Players
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Team   Source 
 No Central Phenix City Players on File.



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