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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: Charles H. Lee

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1922 <-- 1970 <- 1971 -> 1972 --> 2024

1971 Season Highlights

Charles H. Lee enters his 7th season as Head Coach at Benjamin Russell.

1971 Season

Date	Opponent	Score
Fri., Sep. 10	vs. Wetumpka	0	6	L
Fri., Sep. 17	@ Talladega	10	28	L
Fri., Sep. 24	vs. Lanett	8	35	L
Fri., Oct. 1	vs. Opelika	21	14	W
Fri., Oct. 8	@ Selma	7	7	T
Fri., Oct. 15	@ Auburn	10	20	L
Fri., Oct. 22	vs. Valley	14	20	L
Fri., Oct. 29	vs. Tallassee	52	6	W
Fri., Nov. 5	@ Dadeville	52	6	W
Fri., Nov. 12	@ Oxford	13	32	L

1971 Season Totals
Record	3-6 -1
Points Scored	187
Scoring Average	18.7
Points Allowed	174
Defense Average	17.4
Opponents Record	54-44 -5
Home Record	2-3
Away Record	1-3 -1

1971 Class 4A Rankings
Date	Week	Rank	Record	Votes	Source
Benjamin Russell was not ranked.

1971 Player Awards
Player	Position	Class	Ht.	Wt.	Award	Team	Source
No Benjamin Russell Players on File.

1971 All State Players
Player	Position	Class	Ht.	Wt.	Team	Source
Grant	B				HM	BN

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