News

We now have 832 teams &  
189,846 games on AHSFHS.org.


Search Site









AHSFHS Article Series


   The best of the best in Alabama High   
  School Football over the past 100 seasons.





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: Willie Martin
Region: 5A-R5
Other Sports

 

Team Home Summary Coaches Games by Year Opponents Players Rankings NFL Playoffs OT

Select Year:    
1922  <-- 2005 <- 2006 -> 2007 --> 2024
2006 Season Highlights
 Willie Martin enters his 6th season as Head Coach at Benjamin Russell.
 The Wildcats move from Region 3 to Region 5.
 The Wildcats finished 3rd in Region 5.
 
2006 Season
 Date   Opponent  Score   
 Fri., Sep. 1  vs. Smiths Station    34   10   W       
 Fri., Sep. 8  @ Moody   *  35   6   W       
 Fri., Sep. 15  vs. Briarwood   *  14   17   L       
 Fri., Sep. 22  @ Chelsea   *  21   31   L       
 Fri., Sep. 29  vs. Central Coosa    28   7   W       
 Fri., Oct. 6  @ John Carroll   *  28   17   W       
 Fri., Oct. 13  vs. Anniston   *  24   21   W       
 Fri., Oct. 20  @ Talladega   *  55   8   W       
 Fri., Oct. 27  vs. Sylacauga   *  28   14   W       
 Fri., Nov. 3  @ Clay County    28   29   L       
 Playoffs 
 Fri., Nov. 10  @ Hartselle    14   24   L       1st Round Playoffs 
 
2006 Season Totals
  Record7-4
  Points Scored309
  Scoring Average28.1
  Points Allowed184
  Defense Average16.7
  Opponents Record66-56
  Region Record5-2
  Home Record4-1
  Away Record3-3
2006 Class 5A Rankings
 Date   Week   Rank   Record   Votes   Source 
7/31/2006PS 4(9-5) ASWA
9/6/20061 3(1-0)198 ASWA
9/13/20062 2(2-0)278 ASWA
9/20/20063 7(2-1)96 ASWA
  
2006 Class 5A Region 5 Standings
  Regular Season   Playoffs   Region/Area Record 
 Team  W/L/T  PF   PA  W/L/T PF   PA  W/L/T  PF  PA   Coach 
Chelsea 8-33282660-117427-0220148  Wade Waldrop
Briarwood 8-32891420-111216-122794  Fred Yancey
Benjamin Russell 7-43091840-114245-2205114  Willie Martin
Sylacauga 6-52422260-13494-3151139  Matt Griffith
John Carroll 4-62262483-4155178  Gerald Gann
Moody 5-52142142-5134167  Matt Glover
Anniston 1-91963311-6157228  Mike Justice
Talladega 0-101013280-781262  David Todd

2006 Player Awards
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Award   Team   Source 
 Eltoro Freeman LB Sr.6-1200 AL-MS Game  
 Eltoro Freeman LB Sr.6-0210 Super All-State  Bham News
 Gregory Calhoun OL Sr.6-5285 Super All-State  Bham News

2006 All State Players
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Team   Source 
 Alfred BirminghamLB Sr. HM  BN
 Eltoro FreemanLB Sr.6-1200 1st  ASWA
 Eltoro FreemanLB Sr.6-0210 1st  BN
 Gregory CalhounOL Sr.6-5285 1st  ASWA
 Gregory CalhounOL Sr.6-5285 1st  BN



Some records may be incomplete. We have chosen to publish this information in hopes our visitors will participate in assisting us to complete every school.
Join us in the forums to submit corrections and new information.




Great Moments in Alabama High School Football History

In 1969 the two point conversion was adopted for play following a touchdown. Until that time all conversions were worth one point.