1981 Football Season
Schedule and Results
11 games. Asterisk marks a region game.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Result | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri., Aug. 28 | at West Blocton | 22–8 | W | |
| Fri., Sep. 4 | at Hillcrest Tuscaloosa | 20–0 | W | |
| Fri., Sep. 11 | at Hale County | 28–8 | W | |
| Fri., Sep. 18 | vs. Marion Military Institute | 35–0 | W | |
| Fri., Sep. 25 | vs. Sunshine * | 45–0 | W | |
| Fri., Oct. 2 | vs. Carrollton * | 21–3 | W | |
| Fri., Oct. 16 | at Livingston | 28–6 | W | |
| Fri., Oct. 23 | vs. Northside | 47–0 | W | |
| Fri., Oct. 30 | at John Essex * | 35–0 | W | |
| Fri., Nov. 6 | vs. Greensboro | 25–20 | W | |
| Fri., Nov. 13 | at Hackleburg | 7–14 | L | 1st Round Playoffs |
Season Totals
- Record
- 10-1
- Points for
- 313
- Points against
- 59
- Playoff record
- 0-1
- Region record
- 3-0
- Home
- 5-0
- Away
- 5-1
1981 Rankings
| Week | Rank | Record | Poll |
|---|---|---|---|
| PS | 1 | 13-0 | ASWA |
| 1 | 1 | 1-0 | ASWA |
| 2 | 1 | 2-0 | ASWA |
| 3 | 1 | 3-0 | ASWA |
| 4 | 1 | 4-0 | ASWA |
| 5 | 1 | 5-0 | ASWA |
| 6 | 1 | 6-0 | ASWA |
| 7 | 1 | 7-0 | ASWA |
| 8 | 1 | 8-0 | ASWA |
| 9 | 1 | 9-0 | ASWA |
| 10 | 1 | 10-0 | ASWA |
| Final | 1 | 10-0 | ASWA |
1981 Honors
- Garey Waiters QB · All State 2nd team
- Sidney Byrd B · All State HM team
- Sidney Byrd E Sr. · All State 2nd team