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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: Hamp Lyon
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1922  <-- 1955 <- 1956 -> 1957 --> 2024
1956 Season Highlights
 Hamp Lyon enters his 16th season as Head Coach at Benjamin Russell.
 
1956 Season
 Date   Opponent  Score   
 Fri., Sep. 14  vs. Handley    0   14   L       
 Fri., Sep. 21  @ Sidney Lanier    0   6   L       
 Fri., Sep. 28  @ Lanett    6   20   L       
 Fri., Oct. 5  @ Opelika    13   6   W       
 Fri., Oct. 12  vs. Sylacauga    0   0   T       
 Fri., Oct. 19  vs. Lee Montgomery    0   40   L       
 Fri., Oct. 26  @ Valley    21   20   W       
 Fri., Nov. 2  @ B.B. Comer    41   32   W       
 Fri., Nov. 9  @ Talladega    14   19   L       
 Fri., Nov. 16  vs. Dadeville    40   20   W       
 
1956 Season Totals
  Record4-5 -1
  Points Scored135
  Scoring Average13.5
  Points Allowed177
  Defense Average17.7
  Opponents Record52-38 -6
  Home Record1-2 -1
  Away Record3-3
1956 Class  Rankings
 Date   Week   Rank   Record   Votes   Source 
 Benjamin Russell was not ranked.
  

1956 Player Awards
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Award   Team   Source 
 No Benjamin Russell Players on File.

1956 All State Players
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Team   Source 
 No Benjamin Russell Players on File.



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