2012 LSG Team Preview — Wharton Tigers

By Michael Wright
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Updated: August 21, 2012

2012 LSG Texas High School Football Team Preview — Wharton Tigers

Team: Wharton Tigers (25-3A)

Colors: Blue/Red

Enrollment: 608 -- 5th largest in the district out of 7 schools

2012 Schedule:
@ Cuero
Houston Scarborough
@ Columbia
Brazosport
Needville **
@ Sealy **
Columbus **
@ El Campo **
Bellville **
@ Royal **

Coach: Tim Finn (1st year); 68-49-0 all-time coaching record

Brad Wright leaves

Returning Lettermen: 9

Returning Starters: Offense: 4 Defense: 3

Key Players:
* QB Bartee Grissom 1,200 yards 18 TDs rushing 650 yards 5 TDs passing DIST OFF MVP
* RB/DB Alfred Pinkney
* LB Ramon Frazier 116 tackles Honorable Mention All-State (TSWA)
* K/P Brett Kocian

Notes:
* 5 year losing streak (16-37)

Mike Says: The Tigers made a surprising run last year to the Regionals with former Texas State head coach Brad Wright leading the way. He has now left and former Texas City coach Finn has stepped in. He only has 9 returning lettermen to work with but the offense will be led by QB Grissom and the defense by LB Frazier. Expect the Tigers to go 3-7 or 4-6 in this rebuilding year.

Chris Says: A lot of people are predicting the eminent demise of the Wharton football program because they have a lot going against them this year. Sure, they don't bring a lot of experience back on either side of the ball. Sure, the Tigers have a brand new coach. But you know what? One of the guys they bring back is quarterback, Bartee Grissom who is an offense under himself. Also, new Head Coach, Tim Finn is no beginner - he has won 68 games as a head coach already. I think the Tigers will be fine. Even though they won't have one of the best records, they will get into the playoffs and then should go a couple rounds.

Last Years Record: 6-7 overall 3-1 District

2011 Games:
vs Brookshire Royal (2-8) (W 29-25)
vs Smithville (7-3) (L 12-43)
at Austin St. Michael's (8-4) (L 21-24)
at El Campo (7-4) (L 6-41)
vs Columbus (5-7) (L 41-43)
at Navasota (11-2) (L 0-54)
vs Sweeny (8-5)* (W 34-28)
at West Columbia (13-1)* (L 13-36)
vs Needville (1-9)* (W 31-13)
at Palacios (3-7)* (W 31-7)

Playoffs: Division II Regionals
vs Ingleside (9-2) (at Needville) (W 36-35) Bi-District
vs Orange Grove (8-4) (at Victoria) (W 65-7) Area
vs Devine (13-1) (at Sinton) (L 42-56) Regionals

History:
* Ranks #90 in Class 3A All-Time Winning %
* All Time Record 423-440-27 49.05% 890 total games played
* Playoff Appearances (15) 1928,1929,1939,1950,1971,1973,1986,1987,2000,2002,2003,2004,2006,2008,2011

Championship History: (1) 1-0
1950 1A - Wharton 13, Kermit 9

Last 5 year record: 16-37

Last 10 year record: 48-60

Did you play for the Wharton Tigers? You are eligible for The Brotherhood of Texas High School Football. <---click to be honored