2012 LSG Team Preview — Lovelady Lions

By Michael Wright
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Updated: July 28, 2012

2012 LSG Texas High School Football Team Preview — Lovelady Lions

Team: Lovelady Lions (12-1A Division II)

Enrollment: 138 -- 3rd largest in the district out of 4 schools

Coach: Kerry Therwhanger (9 years) 71-33 at Lovelady; 71-33 All-Time Coaching Record

Returning Lettermen: 12

Returning Starters: Offense: 3 Defense: 4

Key Players:
* RB/DB Justis Kelly
* OL JR Garrett Sweeney
* OL/LB Dustan Rodriguez
* RB/LB JR Jacolby Simpson
* ATH SOPH Taylor Golden
* ATH SOPH Alfred Simmons

Notes:
* Are moving down to Division II after going 11-2 last year and making the Quarterfinals in Division I

Mike Says: The Lion offense really came on during district averaging 58 points per game in their 4 district games. This year they only have 7 total starters coming back. Look for them to go 6-4 or 7-3 and battle Chilton for the district title.

Chris Says: Lovelady doesn't bring a lot of starting talent back this season, but the drop to Division II will certainly help them come playoff time. The Lions will do find in the regular season and will challenge Chilton for the 12-1A DII championship.

Last Years Record: 11-2 overall 4-0 District

2011 Games:
vs New Waverly (6-6) (W 34-14)
at Garrison (12-2) (L 12-34)
at Grapeland (4-7) (W 46-19)
vs Groveton (3-7) (W 27-14)
at Jewett Leon (4-6) (W 43-0)
vs Ore City (6-5) (at Bullard Stadium) (W 37-36)
vs Saratoga West Hardin (8-3)* (W 74-24)
at Pineland West Sabine (4-7)* (W 51-29)
vs Hull-Daisetta (4-6)* (W 42-21)
at Colmesneil (2-8)* (W 65-0)

Playoffs: Division I Quarterfinals
Bye Bi-District
vs Alto (8-4) (at Crockett) (W 36-21) Area
vs Price Carlisle (11-1) (at Athens) (W 49-22) Regionals
vs Garrison (12-2) (at Lufkin) (L 0-31) Quarterfinals

History:
* Playoff Years: (7) 1979,2005,2006,2007,2009,2010,2011

Championship History: No Championship Games

Last 5 year record: 40-19

Last 10 year record: 77-37

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