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Russell County Football Team History


Russell County Warriors
Russell County High School

4699 Hwy. 431 S. Seale, AL 36875
Stadium: Corbett-Mitchell Stadium
Colors: Cardinal & Vegas Gold
Coach: Gene Sharpe
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1954  <-- 1970 <- 1971 -> 1972 --> 2024
1971 Season Highlights
 Gene Sharpe enters his 2nd season as Head Coach at Russell County.
 The Warriors move from Class 2A and into Region 0.
 
1971 Season
 Date   Opponent  Score   
 Thu., Sep. 2  @ Dale County    0   26   L       
 Fri., Sep. 10  vs. D.C. Wolfe    39   6   W       
 Fri., Sep. 17  @ Smiths Station    0   30   L       
 Fri., Sep. 24  @ Tallassee    0   14   L       
 Fri., Oct. 1  vs. Abbeville    6   48   L       
 Fri., Oct. 8  @ Pacelli GA    0   20   L       
 Fri., Oct. 15  @ St. Jude    0   26   L       
 Fri., Oct. 22  @ Opelika    0   41   L       
 Fri., Oct. 29  vs. Bullock County    7   18   L       
 Fri., Nov. 5  vs. Mount Olive    0   27   L       
 
1971 Season Totals
  Record1-9
  Points Scored52
  Scoring Average5.2
  Points Allowed256
  Defense Average25.6
  Opponents Record48-36 -3
  Home Record1-3
  Away Record0-6
1971 Class 3A Rankings
 Date   Week   Rank   Record   Votes   Source 
 Russell County was not ranked.
  

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

1971 All State Players
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Team   Source 
 No Russell County Players on File.



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