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Alabama High School Football

Citronelle Wildcats

Citronelle High School · Citronelle, AL

StadiumMemorial Stadium ColorsCrimson & Gold CoachJason Rowell Region4A-R1 First team1922
433-452-22All-time record
49%Winning pct.
0State titles
7Region titles
22Playoff appearances
53Seasons

Championships

State playoff titles
None
State mythical titles
None
Region championships
1977, 1991, 1994, 1995, 1998, 1999, 2004

Team Records

Overall Record
433-452-22
Winning Pct.
49%
State Playoff Titles
0
State Mythical Titles
0
Region/Area Titles
7
Region/Area Record
127-164
All State Players
50
NFL Players
3
Weeks Ranked #1
0
Home Record
207-184-8
Away Record
172-209-5

Playoff Records

Overall Record
8-22
Appearances
22
1st Round
7-15
2nd Round
1-6
3rd Round
0-1
Semi-Finals
0-0
Finals
0-0
Longest win streak
12 (9/6/1991-11/22/1991)
Longest losing streak
16 (9/28/1973-11/1/1974)

Season by Season

53 seasons. Asterisk marks a season with every score on file.

YearClassRecordPFPAPlayoffsRegionRegion rec.Coach
2026 * 4A 2-0 7832 R1 Jason Rowell
2025 * 5A 5-6 212247 0-1 R1 4-3 Jason Rowell
2024 * 5A 9-3 282211 1-1 R1 5-2 Jason Rowell
2023 * 5A 6-4 184217 R1 4-4 Jason Rowell
2022 * 5A 1-9 121303 R1 1-7 Jason Barnett
2021 * 6A 3-7 98358 R1 0-7 Jason Barnett
2020 * 6A 3-6 86204 R1 1-6 Jason Barnett
2019 * 5A 7-4 214179 0-1 R1 4-2 Jason Barnett
2018 * 5A 6-5 260214 0-1 R1 4-2 Jason Barnett
2017 * 5A 5-5 226195 R1 3-3 Russell Funk
2016 * 5A 6-5 364254 0-1 R1 3-3 Russell Funk
2015 * 6A 2-8 181428 R1 1-7 Russell Funk
2014 * 6A 1-9 82419 R1 0-8 Barry Gibson
2013 * 5A 5-5 209307 R3 3-4 Barry Gibson
2012 * 5A 4-6 165247 R3 3-4 Billy Gardner
2011 * 5A 2-8 139346 R1 1-5 Billy Gardner
2010 * 5A 4-6 182222 R1 2-4 Jeremy Sullivan
2009 * 5A 3-7 205318 R1 1-6 Jeremy Sullivan
2008 * 5A 7-5 266240 1-1 R1 4-3 Eddie Stephenson
2007 * 5A 4-6 221189 R1 3-4 Eddie Stephenson
2006 * 5A 4-6 260271 R1 2-5 Eddie Stephenson
2005 * 5A 7-4 282211 0-1 R1 4-3 Eddie Stephenson
2004 * 5A 10-2 310217 1-1 R1 Title 7-0 Ashley Johnson
2003 * 5A 4-6 241307 R1 2-5 Ashley Johnson
2002 * 5A 4-6 178204 R1 2-5 Tommy Ezell
2001 * 5A 1-9 79259 R1 0-7 Tommy Ezell
2000 * 5A 7-5 247208 1-1 R1 5-2 Tommy Ezell
1999 * 5A 6-6 233245 1-1 R2 Title 1-1 Tommy Ezell
1998 * 5A 5-6 258259 0-1 R2 Title 2-0 Ronny Massey
1997 * 5A 5-6 204237 0-1 R2 2-1 Ronny Massey
1996 * 5A 6-5 219209 0-1 R2 2-1 Ronny Massey
1995 * 5A 6-5 206192 0-1 R2 Title 1-1 Ronny Massey
1994 * 5A 7-5 222206 1-1 R2 Title 2-0 Ronny Massey
1993 * 5A 7-4 195132 0-1 R1 3-1 Ronny Massey
1992 * 5A 5-4 19496 R1 2-2 Ronny Massey
1991 * 5A 12-1 361203 2-1 R2 Title 2-0 Ronny Massey
1990 * 5A 7-3 20184 0-1 R2 1-1 Ronny Massey
1989 * 5A 6-4 163145 R2 2-2 Ronny Massey
1988 * 5A 7-3 202113 R2 1-3 Ronny Massey
1987 * 5A 7-3 158122 R1 1-2 Ronny Massey
1986 * 5A 2-8 86144 R1 0-3 Ronny Massey
1985 * 5A 5-6 156143 0-1 R1 2-1 Ronny Massey
1984 * 5A 6-5 155109 0-1 R1 2-1 Ronny Massey
1983 * 3A 9-2 198112 R1 5-2 Ronny Massey
1982 * 3A 6-3-1 12479 R1 4-3 Ronny Massey
1981 * 3A 4-5-1 112141 R1 2-4 Larry Massey
1980 * 3A 4-6 96141 R1 3-3 Ira Smith
1979 * 3A 4-6 91100 R1 4-3 Ira Smith
1978 * 3A 3-5-1 6995 R1 3-4-1 Ira Smith
1977 * 3A 7-4 197115 0-1 R1 Title 6-1 Ira Smith
1976 * 3A 6-4 15991 R1 5-2 Ira Smith
1975 * 3A 0-10 56264 R1 0-6 Ira Smith
1974 * 3A 1-9 52247 R1 0-5 Howard Busby

Head Coaches

CoachYearsRecordPlayoffsRegion
Jason Rowell2023-2622-131-213-9
Jason Barnett2018-2220-310-210-24
Russell Funk2015-1713-180-17-13
Barry Gibson2013-146-14
Billy Gardner2011-126-14
Jeremy Sullivan2009-107-13
Eddie Stephenson2005-0822-211-213-15
Ashley Johnson2003-0414-81-19-5
Tommy Ezell1999-0218-262-28-15
Ronny Massey1982-98108-73-13-1034-24
Larry Massey19814-5-1
Ira Smith1975-8024-35-10-121-19-1
Howard Busby1973-743-17
John Shoultz19722-8
Billy Coleman*1965-7148-19-40-1
Thomas Carl19642-7
Cecil L. Corky Newman19634-5
Willard Moss19623-6-1
Ernest Stryker1956-6137-17-2
Carnell Poole1954-554-13-1
Thomas Adams1952-532-18
Henry Welch19516-4
Thomas Adams1948-5018-7-2
E.W. Kennedy19470-4-1
Kenneth Doby19460-3
W.S. Napper19412-3
Julius Sitterle1936-409-19-2
Havis Dawson19355-2-2
Roy Tucker1931-323-3-1
H.D. Bryan19305-3
Nelson19292-4
Peacock19250-6
Matt Lawler19221-1

Team Timeline

  • 1922First team
  • 1922First football team.
  • 1942Did not field a team 1942-45.
  • 1970First playoff appearance.
  • 1977First region championship.
  • 1991First playoff win.
  • 1991First 10-0 regular season.
  • 1991First 12 win season.

By the Numbers

Seasons
107
Winning Seasons
50
Losing Seasons
42
Most Wins in A Season
12 (1991)
Most Losses in A Season
10 (1975)
10 Win Seasons
2
Most Points Scored in a Game
87 (11/8/1968)
Most Points Scored in a Season
364 (2016)
Most Points Allowed in a Game
84 (11/1/1973)
Most Points Allowed in a Season
428 (2015)
Largest Margin of Victory
87 (11/8/1968)
Largest Margin of Defeat
84 (11/1/1973)
Most Points Both Teams in a Game
105 (11/2/2007)
Last Shutout
8/21/2025
Last Time Shutout
11/15/2024
Shutouts All-Time
152
Been Shutout All-Time
151

Honored Players

94 selections on file.

YearPlayerPos.ClassHonorTeamCollegeSource
2025Kobe WeaverDBSo.All State 5A2ndASWA
2025Nelson ChestangOLSr.All State 5A2ndASWA
2024Elijah OwensDB/WRAHSAA-University of Alabama All-Star Game · South
2024Elijah OwensDBSr.All State 5A1stASWA
2024Jeremiah ConnollyDLJr.All State 5AHMASWA
2024Nelson ChestangOLJr.All State 5A2ndASWA
2024Zach MorganDLSr.All State 5A2ndASWA
2023Justin AdamsATHSr.All State 5A2ndASWA
2019Jamarcus RobinsonATHSr.All State 5A2ndASWA
2018Cody ReedDLJr.All State 5AHMASWA
2018Joeffrey HutchersonATHSr.All State 5A1stASWA
2016Jonathon OrsoDBJr.All State 5A2ndASWA
2016Justin RobertsLBSr.All State 5AHMASWA
2008Draper WeaverOLSr.All State 5A1stASWA
2007Derek StringfellowOLSr.All State 5AHMASWA
2007Mike ShepardDBSr.All State 5A1stASWA
2006Cameron ONealDBSr.Alabama vs. Mississippi All Star Game
2006Cameron ONealDBSr.All State 5A1stASWA
2006Cameron ONealDBSr.All State 5AHMBN
2005Chris EdmundsATHSr.All State 5AHMASWA
2004C.J. HerringOLSr.All State 5A1stASWA
2004C.J. HerringOLSr.All State 5AHMBN
2004Chris EdmundsRBSr.All State 5AHMBN
2004Curvin NoydDBSr.All State 5A1stASWA
2004Curvin NoydDBSr.All State 5AHMBN
2004Johnny CarpenterOLSr.Alabama vs. Mississippi All Star GameMississippi State
2004Johnny CarpenterOLSr.All State 5A1stBN
2004Johnny CarpenterOLSr.All State 5A1stASWA
2000Jason LongLBSr.All State 5AHMBN
2000Patrick WeaverATHAll State 5AHMASWA
1999B.J. TurnerRBSr.All State 5AHMBN
1999B.J. TurnerATHSr.All State 5A1stASWA
1998Steven LeePSr.Alabama vs. Mississippi All Star Game
1998Steven LeePKSr.All State 5A1stASWA
1998Steven LeePKSr.All State 5A1stBN
1997Scott CrowleyOLSr.All State 5AHMBN
1997Scott CrowleyOLSr.All State 5AHMASWA
1997Steven LeePKJr.All State 5AHMBN
1997Steven LeePKJr.All State 5AHMASWA
1996Chris ByrdOLSr.AHSAA-University of Alabama All-Star Game · South
1996Jeff KellyQBSr.Alabama vs. Mississippi All Star Game
1996Jeff KellyQBSr.All State 5AHMASWA
1996Jeff KellyQBSr.All State 5AHMBN
1995Jeff KellyQBJr.All State 5AHMBN
1994Ernie DriskellOLSr.All State 5A1stBN
1994Ernie DriskellOLSr.All State 5A1stASWA
1993Sid SmithLBSr.All State 5A1stASWA
1993Sid SmithLBSr.All State 5AHMBN
1993Torius ShepardWRSr.All State 5AHMBN
1992Ryan ThreadgillOLSr.All State 5AHMBN
1991Chad ByrdDLSr.All State 5AHMBN
1991Dregrit WIlliamsDBSr.All State 5AHMBN
1991Marvin SaffoldRBSr.All State 5AHMBN
1991Marvin SaffordRBSr.All State 5AHMASWA
1991Marvin StaffordRBSr.Alabama vs. Mississippi All Star Game
1990Joey FowlerDLSr.Alabama vs. Mississippi All Star Game
1990Joey FowlerOLSr.All State 5A1stASWA
1990Joey FowlerOLSr.All State 5A1stBN
1988Brian LeePKSr.All State 5A1stASWA
1988Brian LeePKSr.All State 5A1stBN
1988Brian Lee.KSr.Alabama vs. Mississippi All Star GameOle Miss
1988Jason MerchantDLSr.All State 5A1stASWA
1988Jason MerchantDLSr.All State 5AHMBN
1983Sam DawkinsRBAll State 3AHMASWA
1977Ronnie RowellEAll State 3A3rdBPH
1972George DueittLAll State 3A3rdBPH
1970AllumsGAll State 3AHMBN
1970James Taylor.TBSr.AHSAA-University of Alabama All-Star Game · South
1970James Taylor.BSr.All State 3A1stBN
1970Ronnie ShepardCAll State 3AHMBN
1970Ronnie ShepardLBSr.All State 3A1stBPH
1969Don JamesBSr.All State 3AHMAP
1969Don JonesBSr.All State 3A2ndBN
1969Don JonesLBSr.All State 3A3rdBPH
1969Gary Wayne DavisFLSr.AHSAA-University of Alabama All-Star Game · SouthTroy State
1969Gary Wayne DavisLSr.All State 3AHMBPH
1969Gary Wayne DavisESr.All State 3AHMBN
1969Joe ReedBAll State 3AHMBPH
1969Ronald SheppherdLAll State 3AHMBPH
1968Herbert MaloneTSr.AHSAA-University of Alabama All-Star Game · SouthSouthern Miss
1968Herbert MaloneTSr.All State 3AHMBN
1967David BaskinGSr.All State 3A1stAP
1967David BaskinGSr.All State 3A2ndBN
1967David BaskinLBSr.All State 3A1stBPH
1967Ronnie SingletonDBSr.AHSAA-University of Alabama All-Star Game · South
1967Ronnie SingletonBSr.All State 3AHMBN
1967Ronnie SingletonBSr.All State 3AHMAP
1966Lane LawleyDBSr.AHSAA-University of Alabama All-Star Game · SouthAlabama
1966Lane LewisESr.All State 3A2ndBN
1966SellersTAll State 3AHMBN
1965GreenTAll State 3AHMBN
1958Harold NewburnCSr.AHSAA-University of Alabama All-Star Game · SouthOle Miss
1935Charlie WareTAll State AHMBN
1935McCallBAll State AHMBN

Enrollment History

Students, with the school's statewide rank in parentheses.

2026-27
513 (98)
2024-25
557 (102)
2022-23
580 (92)
2020-21
631 (79)
2018-19
601 (87)
2016-17
567 (100)
2014-15
585 (88)
2012-13
548 (96)
2010-11
550 (95)
2008-09
515 (103)
2006-07
475 (110)
2004-05
433 (115)
2002-03
505 (98)
2000-01
511 (98)
1998-99
498 (99)
1996-97
452 (109)
1994-95
448 (105)
1990-91
507 (93)
1988-89
524 (88)
1986-87
522 (92)
1984-85
522 (92)

Records reflect scores on file; this program's history is 94.0% complete. Corrections are welcome.