2012 LSG Team Preview — La Porte Bulldogs

By Michael Wright
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Updated: July 28, 2012

2012 LSG Texas High School Football Team Preview — La Porte Bulldogs

Team: La Porte Bulldogs (21-5A)

1st varsity season: 1920

Enrollment: 2,185 -- 6th largest in the district out of 7 schools

2012 Schedule:
Clear Brook
@ South Houston
Clear Springs
@ Brazoswood
Baytown Sterling **
@ Beaumont West Brook **
Deer Park **
@ Channelview **
Galena Park North Shore **
@ Port Arthur Memorial **

Coach: Jeff LaReau (7 years) 58-28 record at La Porte (#2 In All-Time Wins at La Porte); 58-28 All-Time Coaching Record

Returning Lettermen: 21

Returning Starters: Offense: 8 Defense: 7

Key Players:
* RB/DB Keith Whitely 1st Team All-District RB 1,471 yards 15 TDs rushing
* TE JR Trevor Nelson 1st Team All-District
* OL Tony Briones 1st Team All-District
* OL Maurice Morris 1st Team All-District
* DL Alex Jones 1st Team All-District 40 tackles
* DL Corey Lee 1st Team All-District 32 tackles
* LB JR Hoza Scott (Maxpreps 1st Team All-American) 1st Team All-District 59 tackles
* K Eric Medina 1st Team All-District
* DB Malik Graves 65 tackles
* DB Ellis Hutchinson
* DB JR Victor Holmes
* ATH JR Vick Holmes
* QB JR Jordan Jackson

Notes:
* Have gone from 8 wins in 2008 & 2009 to 9 wins in 2010 to 12 wins in 2011

Mike Says: The Bulldogs were and exciting team to follow last year and their fan base was one of the best. This year they bring back 15 of those starters from a 12-2 Quarterfinals team. The offense will be solid with RB Whitely running behind a solid offensive line that includes Briones and Morris. Jr. LB Hoza Scott will be one to watch on the defensive side. Look for them to go 8-2 or 9-1 in the regular season and fight Galena Park North Shore for the district title. They will go Division II come playoff time which could mean a rematch with Katy. I cant wait!!

Chris Says: La Porte not only brings back a rabid fan base, they bring back a lot of experienced players from last year's 12-2 team. They shocked the football world with their wins over Galena Park North Shore and Katy last season. As a fan, it was a blast to watch. Nobody is going to look past them this season. Their biggest challenge prior to the playoffs will again be Galena Park North Shore with the winner likely taking the District 21-5A title. I absolutely loved all their online fan base interaction last season and hope they can build it even bigger this time around. It is time for the Bulldogs to be represented in The Brotherhood.

Last Years Record: 12-2 overall 5-0 District

2011 Games:
at Fort Bend Clements (1-9) (W 31-0)
vs Baytown Lee (4-6) (W 43-16)
at Klein Forest (6-4) (L 10-19)
at Humble Atascocita (3-7) (W 26-7)
vs Deer Park (10-2) (OT) (W 34-31)
vs Channelview (5-5)* (W 35-21)
vs Baytown Sterling (0-10)* (W 14-13)
at Galena Park North Shore (8-4)* (W 38-30)
vs Port Arthur Memorial (13-2)* (W 24-20)
at Beaumont West Brook (6-5)* (W 38-20)

Playoffs: Division II Quarterfinals
vs Pasadena Memorial (3-8) (at Deer Park) (W 35-7) Bi-District
vs Fort Bend Bush (8-4) (at Deer Park) (W 42-6) Area
vs Katy (12-1) (at Tully Stadium) (W 9-7) Regionals
vs Port Arthur Memorial (13-2) (at Reliant Stadium) (L 6-34) Quarterfinals

History:
* 4 year winning streak (37-14)
* 4-1 all-time vs. Port Arthur Memorial
* 27-24-1 all-time vs. Deer Park
* All time record: 475-363-34 56.42% 872 games
* Playoff Years: (27) 1947,1951,1969,1977,1978,1979,1982,1983,1984,1987,1988,1991,1992,1993,1996,1998,1999,2000,2001,2003,2004,2005
2006,2008,2009,2010,2011

Championship History: No Championship Games

Last 5 year record: 41-20

Last 10 year record: 73-45

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