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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: Don Roberts
Region: 4A-R4
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1922  <-- 1978 <- 1979 -> 1980 --> 2024
1979 Season Highlights
 Don Roberts enters his 3rd season as Head Coach at Benjamin Russell.
 The Wildcats finished 2nd in Region 4.
 
1979 Season
 Date   Opponent  Score   
 Fri., Aug. 31  @ Sylacauga    21   3   W       
 Fri., Sep. 7  vs. Tuscaloosa    17   26   L       
 Fri., Sep. 14  vs. Stanhope Elmore    3   15   L       
 Fri., Sep. 21  @ Auburn   *  17   13   W       
 Fri., Sep. 28  vs. LaFayette    21   20   W       
 Fri., Oct. 5  vs. Opelika   *  28   26   W       
 Fri., Oct. 12  @ Wetumpka    17   14   W       
 Fri., Oct. 19  @ Hewitt-Trussville    7   27   L       
 Fri., Oct. 26  vs. Tuskegee Institute   *  24   12   W       
 Fri., Nov. 2  vs. Central Phenix City   *  23   6   W       
 
1979 Season Totals
  Record7-3
  Points Scored178
  Scoring Average17.8
  Points Allowed162
  Defense Average16.2
  Opponents Record39-64
  Region Record4-0
  Home Record4-2
  Away Record3-1
1979 Class 4A Rankings
 Date   Week   Rank   Record   Votes   Source 
 Benjamin Russell was not ranked.
  
1979 Class 4A Region 4 Standings
  Regular Season   Playoffs   Region/Area Record 
 Team  W/L/T  PF   PA  W/L/T PF   PA  W/L/T  PF  PA   Coach 
Jeff Davis 10-2-1242782-137163-0466  Billy Livings
Benjamin Russell 7-31781624-09257  Don Roberts
Lee Montgomery 9-1168633-17230  Bo Boswell
Auburn 4-61771492-16925  Jay Davis
Opelika 3-71462262-346105  Kyle Gantt
Central Phenix City 3-7921511-45484  Wayne Trawick
Tuskegee Institute 3-71271280-52274  Mike Arrington

1979 Player Awards
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Award   Team   Source 
 No Benjamin Russell Players on File.

1979 All State Players
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Team   Source 
 Wesley HaynesLB Sr.6-2190 2nd  BN
 Wesley HaynesK Sr.6-2190 1st  MA



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