Gallia Academy Football Records (1925-2003)

 

(Team)

Southeastern Ohio Athletic League grid titles (16) 1931, 1932, 1947, 1948, 1960, 1962, 1970,  1985, 1986, 1990, 1992, 1993, 1995, 2002, 2003,2004
Southeastern Ohio Athletic League Consecutive grid titles (3) 2002,2003,2004
Teams in post-season playoffs—7 (1985, 1986, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003,2005).

Most consecutive wins—21 (1947, 1948 and 1949).

Most consecutive SEOAL wins—14 (1947, 1948).
Longest unbeaten streak in SEOAL—15 (13-0-2 in 1961-1962-1963).

Longest losing streak (all games) 13—(0-12-1 in 1983 and 1984).

Most consecutive losses—12 (1983 and 1984).
Most wins in one year—10 (1947, 1986, 1999).
Most losses in one year—10 (1983).
Most games in one year—13 (1999)
Most consecutive games scoring—33 (1972-75 and 1983-87).
Opponents most consecutive games without scoring—5 (1931).

Most shutouts in one season—6 (1927, 1931, 1948, 1986).

Opponents most shutouts in one season—5 (1927, 1945, 1946.).
Most points scored by one team in one game—86 (1948, Gallipolis 86, Nelsonville 0).
Most points scored by two teams in one game—80 (1990, Gallipolis 48 Meigs 32).
Most points scored by opponent in one game—58 (1997, Jackson 58, Gallipolis 14).
Most points scored in one season—363, in 10 games, 2005. Old mark was 353 in nine games, 1948

Opponents most points scored in one season—305 (10 games, 1983).

Least points scored in one season—34 (1927).

Least points scored by opponents in one season—18 (nine games, 1948).

Most yards penalized in one season—75-810 (1986).

Most net yards rushing in one season—2,790 (1948).

Opponents most net yards rushing in one season—2,476 (1978).
Most yards passing in one season—1,665, in 10 games, 2005. Old mark was 1,452, in 1999, 13 games

Opponents most yards passing in one season—1,221 (1999, 13 games).

Most total yards rushing/passing one season—3,963 (1999, 13 games).
Opponents most yards rushing/passing one season—3,316 (1999, 13 games)

Most first downs in one season—199 (1999, 13 games).

Opponents most first downs in one season—165 (1998).

Most first downs in one game—26 (vs. Marietta in 1985).

Opponents most first downs in one game—25 (Coal Grove, 1998).

Most net yards rushing in one game—460 (Nelsonville, 1948).

Most yards passing in one game—343 vs. Chillicothe, 2006. Old mark was 289, Wellston, 1966.

Most yards gained rushing/passing, one game—568 (414 rushing and 154 passing vs. Athens, 1994).

Opponents most yards rushing one game—408 (Jackson, 1997).

Most yards passing by opponent’s quarterback in one game, 276, Jason Schob, Marietta, who completed 25 of 54 (three intercepted) for 2 touchdowns in 2004

Opponents most pass attempts in one game, 60, Marietta, 2004
Opponents most yards passing one game—311, Caleb Knights, Chillicothe, Sept, 15, 2006. Knights was 21-28 (none intercepted) for 311 yards and two touchdowns

Opponents most yards gained rushing/passing in one game—550 (408 rushing and 144 passing vs. Jackson, 1997)

Most yards gained on punt returns in one season—479 (23-479-3) in 2003.

Opponents most yards gained on punt returns in one season—408 (1983).

Most yards gained on kickoff returns—847 (1998).

Opponents most yards gained on kickoff returns—772 (1999 13 games).
Most yards gained on pass interception returns—19-276 (1981).
Opponents most yards gained on pass interception returns, 11-201-1. (Previous mark was 19-174, set in 1983
Most passes intercepted in one season—19 (1981).
Opponents most passes intercepted in one season—19 (1983).
Most return yards in one season—1,437 (80-1,431-6) in 2005. Old mark was 1,324 (86-1,324-5, 1999, 13 games)
Opponents most return yards in one season—1,117 (85-1,117-2, 1999, 13 games).
Most points scored in one quarter—32, second  period, (vs. Nelsonville, 1948).
Opponents most points scored in one quarter—28, fourth period, vs. Ironton, 1999).
Most plays from scrimmage in one season—797, (1974).
Opponents most plays from scrimmage in one season--663 (13 games, 1999).
Most fumbles in one season—34 (1987), 35(2004)
Opponents most fumbles in one season—41 (2002).

 

 

Individual Net Yards Rushing,

Scoring, Games Played, Etc.

 

Most consecutive games played—38 (By Bill Joe Johnson, 1945, 46, 47 and 48 and (39) Larry Fraley 1960, 61, 62 and 63).
Most points scored in one season—138 (Pete Neal, 1971).
Most touchdowns in one season—21 (Heath Hutchinson, 1994 and Ty Simmons, 2002).
Most points scored in career—272—(Heath Hutchinson, 1992, 93, 94).
Most times carried ball in one season—228 (Pete Neal, 1971).
Most times carried ball in one game—46 (Pete Neal, vs. Portsmouth, 1971).
Most yards rushing in one season—1,663 in 2002, (Ty Simmons, 209-1,663-7.9-20).
Most yards rushing in one game—334, in 2002. (Ty Simmons, 20-334-3, vs. Warren Local).
Most career times carrying ball—426 (By Pete Neal, 1969, 70, 71)
Most career net yards rushing—2,229, (By Danny Howard, 1960, 61, 62). Note—Heath Hutchinson had 300 career carries for 2,125 yards in 1992, 93, 94.
Longest  touchdown run from line of scrimmage—99 yards, (Ty Simmons, vs. Warren Local,  Oct. 4, 2002).
Most points scored in one game—37 (Bill Smith, vs. Middleport, 1937).

 

Passing and Receiving

 

Most touchdown passes thrown in one game,4 (Tim Neville, vs. Wellston, 1987 and Jeff Golden, vs. Warren Local, 2004.).
Most touchdown passes thrown in one season—15, Jeff Golden, 2005, old mark, 13, Chad Barnes, 1993
Most pass attempts in one season—185, by Jeff Golden, 2005 .Old mark, 185, by Travis McKinniss, 2002, 12 games.
Most passes completed in one season—105, by Jeff Golden, 2005. Old mark, 94, by Travis McKinniss, 2002.
Most pass attempts in one game—31, by Jeff Golden, vs. Chillicothe, 2006. Old mark, 28 byRod Gilkey, vs. Pomeroy, (1966), Donnie Johnson-Jayme Haggerty, vs. Marietta, 2003).
Most pass completions in one game, 19, by Jeff Golden, vs. Chillicothe, 2006. Old mark, 19, by Isaac Saunders, vs. Warren Local, 1996.

Most yards gained passing in one season—1,665, by Jeff Golden, 2005. Old mark, 1,405 by Jeremy Payton, 1999, 13 games).

Most yards passing in one game—343, by Jeff Golden, 2006, vs. Chillicothe. Old mark, 289 by Rod Gilkey, vs.Wellston, 1966.
Most touchdown passes completed in career—33, Jeff Golden, 241 of 415 attempts, 12 intercepted, 3,720 yards, 33 touchdowns in 2004, 2005, 2006. Old mark, 24 by Jim Niday, 115 of 249 attempts, 20 intercepted, for 1,825 yards and 24 touchdowns in 1972, 73 and 74).
Longest touchdown pass from scrimmage—97 yards (Jeff Golden to Jayme Haggerty, vs. Logan, 2004. (Previous mark by Donnie Johnson to Cody Caldwell, 90 yards, vs. Pt. Pleasant, 2003).
Most yards gained by receiver in one season—717, Jayme Haggerty, 2005 , 40-72-717-6. Old mark was 605 by Cody Lane, 1999, 13 games.
Most pass receptions by individual in one season—Jayme Haggerty, 42, 2006. Old mark, Cody Lane, 1999, 13 games.
Most touchdown passes caught by receiver in one season—8, by Jayme Haggerty, 2006. Old mark, 7, Brett Wilson, 1975
Career passing record—3,720 yards, Jeff Golden in 2004, 2005 and 2006 with 241 completions out of 415 attempts, 12 intercepted for 3,720 yards and 33 touchdowns with two games left to play. Old mark, 2,728 yards, Jeremy Payton, 1997, 98, 99 with 158 out of 401 attempts, 23 intercepted, for 2,728 yards, 19 touchdowns in 33 games.
Career passing percentage mark—58 %. Jeff Golden, 241of 415 attempts,12 intercepted, 3,720 yards and 33 topuchdowns. Old mark, 54.1%, Isaac Saunders, 1994, 95, 96, with 163 completions out of 301 attempts, 15 intercepted, for 2,079 yards and 13 touchdowns.
Best passing percentage mark for one season—59.3%, Jeff Golden, 2006, 95 of 160 attempts, 4 intercepted,1,362 yards and 10 touchdowns. Old mark, 58%, Chad Barnes, 47 out of 81, 2 intercepted, for 782 yards and 13 touchdowns, 1993.
Most passes thrown by a GAHS quarterback intercepted by opponents—15 (Matt Willis, 1977).
Fewest pass interceptions permitted by GAHS quarterback in one season—(Dick Roderick, 0 out of 53 attempts, 1960).

 

Specialty Records

 

*-All purpose yards, Season (includes net yards rushing, pass receiving, kickoff and punt returns, pass interception returns and fumble recovery return yardage)—1,936, (Ty Simmons, 2002, had 1,663 yards rushing, 83 yards in pass receptions, 172 yards on kickoff returns, 16 yards on pass interception returns and two yards on punt returns)

*-All purpose yards, Career (includes net yards rushing, pass receiving, kickoff and punt returns, pass interception returns and fumble recovery return yardage)-Jayme Haggerty-5,244 all-purpose career yards
Most consecutive extra points from placement—25 (Jeremy Payton, 1998-1999 (four at end of ’98 campaign, 21 at the start of the 99 season).
Most extra points from placement in one season—40 (Gene Wetherholt, 1948).
Most two-point conversions in one season—16 (Jim Niday, 1974).
Longest field goal from line of scrimmage—41 yards (Tim Slone, vs. Logan, 1992, and Pt. Pleasant, 1991.
Most field goals in one season—4 (Tim Slone, 1992 and Jeremy Payton, 1999).
Most field goals in career—8 (Tim Slone, 1990, 91, 92).

Most career points scored on extra points and field goals—82 (Tim Slone, 1990, 91, 92).

Best punting average for one season—39.8 (Bobby Foster, 1980, 34 for 1,329).

Most total yards punting in one season—1,702 (Jeremy Payton, 1998),

Longest punt from line of scrimmage—63 yards (Bobby Foster, vs. Rock Hill, 1980, and Jeremy Payton, vs. Ironton, 1998).

Longest kickoff return for touchdown—95 yards, Donnie Johnson, vs. Beaver Local, in Division 3, Region 11 playoffs, Oct. 31, 2003).

Most yards gained on kickoff returns in one season—458 (Jeff  Mitchell, 16-458-1, 1997).

Longest pass interception runback for touchdown—101 yards (Donnie Johnson, vs. Circleville, Division 3, Region 11 playoffs, 2002).

Opponents longest pass interception runback for touchdown—89 yards (Vince Chapman, South Point, 1970).

Longest lateral interception runback for touchdown—95 yards (Guy Lewis, vs. Middleport, 1936).

Longest return of fumble recovery for touchdown—84 yards (Dave Walters, 1987).

Most pass interceptions and yards returned in one season—8 (Terry Wall, 8 for 104 yards. (Ryan Barnes had 5 ints for 104 yards and one touchdown in 1993).

Longest punt return for touchdown—97 yards (Nick Robinson, vs. Coal Grove, 1977).

Longest kickoff return for touchdown—95 yards (Donnie Johnson, vs. Beaver Local, Division 3, Region 11 playoffs, Oct. 31, 2003).

Most yards gained on punt returns in one season—309. (Jayme Haggerty, in 2003,  had eight returns for 309 yards and two touchdowns).

 

Coaches Tenure

Coach with most overall wins—Brent Saunders, 117 wins, 69 losses, two ties  in 18 years of coaching from 1983 to 1997 and 1999 to 2001. Inside SEOAL,  Saunders’ record was 67-31-1.

Coach with most SEOAL championships—Brent Saunders (6), 1985, 1986, 1990, 1992, 1993 and 1995) and Matt Bokovich,  (3), 2002, 2003,2004)
Coaches with most playoff teams—Brent Saunders, (5), 1985, 1986, 1999, 2000, 2001 and Matt Bokovich,  (3), 2002, 2003,2005)

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