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Zion Chapel Football Team History

Zion Chapel Rebels

Zion Chapel High School

29256 Hwy. 87 Jack, AL 36346
Stadium: Greene Memorial Stadium
Colors: Red & White
Coach: John F. Hudson

1962 <-- 1970 <- 1971 -> 1972 --> 2024

1971 Season Highlights

John F. Hudson enters his 5th season as Head Coach at Zion Chapel.

First playoff appearance.

1971 Season

Date	Opponent	Score
Fri., Sep. 3	OPEN
Fri., Sep. 10	vs. Louisville	28	14	W
Fri., Sep. 17	@ G.W. Long	33	8	W
Fri., Sep. 24	vs. Clio	20	6	W
Fri., Oct. 8	vs. Ariton	12	0	W
Fri., Oct. 15	@ Wicksburg	28	0	W
Fri., Oct. 22	@ Notasulga	24	22	W
Fri., Oct. 29	vs. Montgomery County	36	6	W
Thu., Nov. 4	@ Coffee Springs	42	14	W
Fri., Nov. 12	@ Highland Home	29	6	W
Playoffs
Fri., Nov. 19	vs. Carrollton	10	38	L	Elba	1st Round Playoffs

1971 Season Totals
Record	9-1
Points Scored	262
Scoring Average	26.2
Points Allowed	114
Defense Average	11.4
Opponents Record	43-55 -2
Home Record	4-1
Away Record	5-0

1971 Class 1A Rankings
Date	Week	Rank	Record	Votes	Source
11/15/1971	Final	3			AHSAA
11/2/1971	9	5	(7-0)		AHSAA
11/9/1971	10	3	(8-0)		AHSAA

1971 Player Awards
Player	Position	Class	Ht.	Wt.	Award	Team	Source
No Zion Chapel Players on File.

1971 All State Players
Player	Position	Class	Ht.	Wt.	Team	Source
Eddie Bell	B				HM	BN
Gary Talbot	C	Sr.		218	2nd	BN
Gary Talbot	L	Sr.		210	1st	BPH
Larry Doster	E				HM	BN

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Great Moments in Alabama High School Football History

Morris Higginbotham coached three different teams to divisional state championships in the 1950s. He won titles at Walnut Grove in 1952, West Blocton in 1955 and Enterprise in 1960.