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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: Don Roberts
Region: 4A-R4
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1922  <-- 1979 <- 1980 -> 1981 --> 2024
1980 Season Highlights
 Don Roberts enters his 4th season as Head Coach at Benjamin Russell.
 The Wildcats finished 7th in Region 4.
 
1980 Season
 Date   Opponent  Score   
 Fri., Aug. 29  @ Talladega    0   21   L       
 Fri., Sep. 5  @ Sylacauga    6   7   L       
 Fri., Sep. 12  vs. Stanhope Elmore    12   14   L (OT)      
 Fri., Sep. 19  vs. Auburn   *  7   15   L       
 Fri., Oct. 3  @ Opelika   *  3   12   L       
 Fri., Oct. 10  vs. Wetumpka    17   14   W (OT)      
 Fri., Oct. 17  vs. Lanett    19   16   W       
 Fri., Oct. 24  @ Dadeville    7   13   L       
 Fri., Oct. 31  @ Central Phenix City   *  24   21   W       
 Fri., Nov. 7  vs. Prattville    6   21   L       
 
1980 Season Totals
  Record3-7
  Points Scored101
  Scoring Average10.1
  Points Allowed154
  Defense Average15.4
  Opponents Record65-37 -4
  Region Record1-2
  Home Record2-3
  Away Record1-4
1980 Class 4A Rankings
 Date   Week   Rank   Record   Votes   Source 
 Benjamin Russell was not ranked.
  
1980 Class 4A Region 4 Standings
  Regular Season   Playoffs   Region/Area Record 
 Team  W/L/T  PF   PA  W/L/T PF   PA  W/L/T  PF  PA   Coach 
Lee Montgomery 6-4108920-10323-0290  Bo Boswell
Jeff Davis 6-1-2210592-18310  Charles Lee
Central Phenix City 4-61421581-22742  Wayne Trawick
Tuskegee Institute 1-9802280-3289  Dero Wise
Auburn 6-3-12171013-07018  Jay Davis
Benjamin Russell 3-71011541-23448  Don Roberts
Opelika 4-61021443-14643  Kyle Gantt

1980 Player Awards
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Award   Team   Source 
 No Benjamin Russell Players on File.

1980 All State Players
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Team   Source 
 No Benjamin Russell Players on File.



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