2012 LSG Team Preview — Pearland Oilers

By Michael Wright
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Updated: August 18, 2012

2012 LSG Texas High School Football Team Preview — Pearland Oilers

Team: Pearland Oilers (22-5A)

Colors: Maroon/White

1st varsity season: 1949

Enrollment: 3,263.5 -- 2nd largest in the district out of 8 schools

2012 Schedule:
@ Houston Madison
@ Fort Bend Kempner
Houston Memorial
Pasadena **
@ Sam Rayburn **
Alvin **
South Houston **
@ Pasadena Memorial **
Manvel **
@ Pasadena Dobie **

Coach: Tony Heath (15 years) 144-41 at Pearland (#1 in all-time wins at Pearland); 144-41 all-time coaching record

Returning Lettermen: 21

Returning Starters: Offense: 7 Defense: 5

Key Players:
* QB Jake Garner 1,823 yards 18 TDs 1st Team All-District
* RB/WR Adam Saunders 659 yards rushing
* DL Tyler Helaire
* WR Kevin Washington 506 yards 7 TDs receiving 1st Team All-District
* FB/LB John Gibberman 1st Team All-District FB
* OL JR Jacob Hollas 1st Team All-District
* DB Devante Dotson 1st Team All-District
* RB SOPH JaColbie Butler
* LB JR Justin Phillips 75 tackles
* DL JR Ryan Griswold

2011 JV Record: 10-0

Notes:
* Have had 3 or less losses for 11 straight years

Mike Says: The Oilers are always a strong Houston area team and this year will be no different. They will be very talented on both sides of the ball. Look for them to go 9-1 or 10-0 in the regular season with their main competition in district coming from Manvel. They will go Division I and have a great shot at winning the region.

Chris Says: Pearland is one of those teams that I have loved to follow for the past fifteen years or so. Tony Heath has done some amazing work there and always puts a quality team on the field. This year, expect the Oilers to rock District 22-5A and be in the hunt with Manvel for the title. They will go strong into the playoffs and be alive several rounds in.

Last Years Record: 11-3 overall 6-1 District

2011 Games:
at Houston Madison (6-5) (W 45-24)
vs Fort Bend Kempner (3-7) (W 27-7)
at Houston Memorial (9-4) (L 14-17)
vs Clear Springs (8-4)* (L 24-31)
at Clear Lake (0-10)* (W 56-21)
vs Dickinson (4-6)* (W 41-14)
at Clear Creek (6-5)* (W 48-30)
vs Clute Brazoswood (4-6)* (W 31-14)
vs Clear Brook (4-7)* (W 42-10)
at Alvin (4-6)* (W 48-22)

Playoffs: Division I Quarterfinals
vs Fort Bend Elkins (8-3) (at Alvin) (W 41-0) Bi-District
vs Deer Park (10-2) (at Galena Park) (W 47-7) Area
vs Houston Lamar (10-3) (at Galena Park) (W 35-14) Regionals
vs Fort Bend Hightower (13-3) (at Houston Tully) (L 14-35) Quarterfinals

History:
* Ranks #35 in the 2012 LSG Team Of The Decade Rankings
* 13 Consecutive 8+ win seasons
* 9-90 in 10 years before Heath became HC
* Playoff Appearances (16) 1950,1962,1986,1997,2000,2001,2002,2003,2004,2005,2006,2007,2008,2009,2010,2011
* Playoff Record : 25-15
* 12-3 playoff record since 2008

Bi-District — 1962, 1986, 1997, 2004, 2005, 2009
Area — 2003, 2007
Regionals — 1950, 2000, 2002
Quarterfinals — 2008, 2011
Semifinals — 2001, 2006
Champions -- 2010

Championship History: (1) 1-0
2010 5A DIVISION I - Pearland 28, Euless Trinity 24

Last 5 year record: 57-9

Last 10 year record: 108-20

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