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Benton Football Team History


Benton Bulldogs
Benton High School

 Benton, MS
Stadium:
Colors: Blue & Gold
Coach: M.M. Gordon

 

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1938  <-- 1955 <- 1956 -> 1957 --> 1991
1956 Season Highlights
 M.M. Gordon enters his 5th season as Head Coach at Benton.
 
1956 Season
 
 Date   Opponent  Score   
 Fri., Sep. 7   Linn    0   16   L       
 Fri., Sep. 14   North Carrollton    0   20   L       
 Fri., Sep. 21   Redwood    13   41   L       
 Fri., Sep. 28   Saint Joseph Jackson    0   32   L       
 Fri., Oct. 5   Pearl    0   48   L       
 Fri., Oct. 12   Cary    0   28   L       
 Fri., Oct. 19   Bentonia    7   26   L       
 Fri., Oct. 26   Flora    19   40   L       
 Fri., Nov. 2   Tchula    14   7   W       
 Fri., Nov. 9                  
 
1956 Season Totals
  Record1-8
  Points Scored53
  Scoring Average5.9
  Points Allowed258
  Defense Average28.7
  Opponents Record49-31 -4
  Home Record0-0
  Away Record0-0
  



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