2012 LSG Team Preview — Iraan Braves

By Michael Wright
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Updated: July 29, 2012

2012 LSG Texas High School Football Team Preview — Iraan Braves

Team: Iraan Braves (5-1A Division II)

1st varsity season: 1929

Stadium: Brave Stadium (Capacity: 3000)

Enrollment: 109.5 -- 3rd largest in the district out of 4 schools

Coach: Mark Kirchhoff (1st year); 161-76 All-Time Coaching Record

Returning Lettermen: 16

Returning Starters: Offense: 5 Defense: 6

Key Players:
* QB Zeth Hernandez 1,289 yards 12 TDs rushing 1,038 yards 9 TDs passing
* OL Cagen Chaney
* WR Austin Ramirez
* OL/LB Wheeler Allen 106 tackles
* LB JR Ryder Sawyer 73 tackles
* OL/DL JR Michael Ortiz 36 tackles
* RB JR Rafael Rodriguez
* OL Harley Ortiz

Offensive Formation: Flexbone

Notes:
* Have had 3 consecutive 9 win seasons

Mike Says: The Braves look to make it to another 9+ win season this year. They will be very strong on the offensive side of the ball with QB Hernandez coming back. New head coach Kirchhoff from Falls City knows how to win. Look for them to go 8-2 or 9-1 in the regular season with the district title being played for in the game vs. McCamey.

Chris Says: Iraan knows how to win. The bring back a dual threat QB in Zeth Hernandez and should have no problems putting points on the board. The defense will need to step up if they are to make a long playoff run. The Braves' biggest challenge for the district title will be McCamey but that is not insurmountable. Expect Iraan to go at least three rounds deep in the postseason.

Last Years Record: 9-3 overall 3-1 District

2011 Games:
vs Seagraves (3-7) (W 41-2)
at Ozona (2-8) (W 28-14)
at Eunice, NM (L 47-54)
vs Reagan County (4-6) (W 25-12)
at Eldorado (2-8) (W 27-6)
vs Bovina (5-8) () (OT) (W 34-28)
vs Van Horn (7-4)* (W 19-18)
at Wink (5-5)* (W 41-6)
vs McCamey (7-4)* (L 6-19)
at Marfa (3-6)* (W 54-13)

Playoffs: Division II Area
vs Miles (6-5) (at San Angelo) (W 40-12) Bi-District
vs Windthorst (11-2) (at Sweetwater) (L 7-61) Area

History:
* Ranks #11 in Class 1A All-Time Winning %
* 18 consecutive winning seasons
* 4 consecutive 9+ win seasons
* All time record 517-315-25 61.79% 857 games
* Playoff History (32) 1937,1939,1941,1942,1948,1949,1971,1975,1978,1982,1983,1985,1986,1987,1989,1990,1991,1995,1996,1997,1998,1999,2000,2001,2002,2004,2006,2007,2008,2009,2010,2011

Championship History: (1) 1-0
1996 2A - Iraan 14, Groveton 7

Last 5 year record: 47-15

Last 10 year record: 89-30

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