A new era is underway for Benjamin Russell football, but now it has to find the man to lead the charge.
Alexander City Schools superintendent Dr. Jose Reyes announced Wednesday coach Smitty Grider and Benjamin Russell came to a mutual agreement to part ways. This now means the school is searching for the 19th football coach in school history.
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