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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: Kirk Johnson
Region: 6A-R3
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Team Home Summary Coaches Games by Year Opponents Players Rankings Facts Playoffs OT

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1922  <-- 2024 <- 2025 -> 2025 --> 2025
2025 Season Highlights
 Kirk Johnson enters his 1st season as Head Coach at Benjamin Russell.
 
2025 Season
 Date   Opponent  Score   
 Fri., Aug. 22  @ Opelika    20   25   L       
 Thu., Aug. 28  vs. Central Clay County    40   7   W       
 Fri., Sep. 5  @ Calera   *  42   13   W       
 Fri., Sep. 12  @ Chilton County   *  49   16   W       
 Fri., Sep. 19  vs. Spain Park   *  35   34   W       
 Fri., Sep. 26  @ Charles Henderson    60   23   W       
 Fri., Oct. 3  vs. Helena   *               
 Fri., Oct. 10  OPEN 
 Fri., Oct. 17  vs. Pelham   *               
 Fri., Oct. 24  @ Chelsea   *               
 Fri., Oct. 31  @ Percy Julian                 
 
2025 Season Totals
  Record5-1
  Points Scored246
  Scoring Average41.0
  Points Allowed118
  Defense Average19.7
  Opponents Record26-29
  Region Record3-0
  Home Record2-0
  Away Record3-1
2025 Class 6A Rankings
 Date   Week   Rank   Record   Votes   Source 
9/2/20252 10(1-1)27 ASWA
9/9/20253 10(2-1)33 ASWA
9/16/20254 9(3-1)46 ASWA
9/23/20255 6(4-1)78 ASWA
  
2025 Class 6A Region 3 Standings
  Regular Season   Playoffs   Region/Area Record 
 Team  W/L/T  PF   PA  W/L/T PF   PA  W/L/T  PF  PA   Coach 
Benjamin Russell 5-12461183-012663  Kirk Johnson
Calera 0-51001890-372121  Scott Rials
Chelsea 4-11771081-14944  Todd Cassity
Chilton County 1-5711740-322107  Merritt Bowden
Helena 1-4931511-13744  Richie Busby
Pelham 3-2134933-09141  Ross Newton
Spain Park 3-2158981-17249  Tim Vakakes

2025 Player Awards
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Award   Team   Source 
 No Benjamin Russell Players on File.

2025 All State Players
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Team   Source 
 No Benjamin Russell Players on File.



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