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Sardis Football Team History

Sardis Lions

Sardis High School

1420 Church St. Boaz, AL 35956
Stadium: Lions Stadium
Colors: Red & White
Coach: Gene Holcomb

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1934 <-- 1960 <- 1961 -> 1962 --> 2024

1961 Season Highlights

Gene Holcomb enters his 5th season as Head Coach at Sardis.

1961 Season

Date	Opponent	Score
Fri., Sep. 8	@ Altoona	0	14	L
Fri., Sep. 15	vs. Boaz	20	12	W
Fri., Sep. 22	vs. Fort Payne	13	26	L
Fri., Sep. 29	@ Southside Gadsden	40	6	W
Fri., Oct. 6	vs. Walnut Grove	36	7	W
Fri., Oct. 13	vs. Geraldine	19	0	W
Fri., Oct. 20	vs. Glencoe	25	6	W
Fri., Oct. 27	@ Saks	20	12	W
Fri., Nov. 3	OPEN
Fri., Nov. 17	vs. Hokes Bluff	7	7	T	County Playoff

1961 Season Totals
Record	6-2 -1
Points Scored	180
Scoring Average	20.0
Points Allowed	90
Defense Average	10.0
Opponents Record	36-48 -3
Home Record	4-1 -1
Away Record	2-1

1961 Class Rankings
Date	Week	Rank	Record	Votes	Source
Sardis was not ranked.

1961 Player Awards
Player	Position	Class	Ht.	Wt.	Award	Team	Source
No Sardis Players on File.

1961 All State Players
Player	Position	Class	Ht.	Wt.	Team	Source
No Sardis Players on File.

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Great Moments in Alabama High School Football History

The first night game played between high school teams in the state occurred on September 23, 1927 when Pike Road and Cloverdale met in the Cramton Bowl in Montgomery.