2013 LSG Team Preview — Northside O’Connor Panthers

By Michael Wright
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Updated: July 19, 2013

2013 LSG Texas High School Football Team Preview — Northside O'Connor Panthers

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Team: Northside O'Connor Panthers (27-5A)

Colors: Vegas Gold/Navy

Enrollment: 3,117 Largest in the district out of 9 schools

1st varsity season: 1998

Stadium: Farris Stadium Capacity : 10,000

2013 Schedule:
Aug. 30, 2013 ALAMO HEIGHTS
Sep. 6, 2013 AT SAN ANTONIO REAGAN
Sep. 14, 2013 SAN ANTONIO CLARK
Sep. 21, 2013 SAN ANTONIO BRANDEIS
Sep. 28, 2013 AT SAN ANTONIO JAY
Oct. 4, 2013 SAN ANTONIO MARSHALL
Oct. 12, 2013 AT SAN ANTONIO HOLMES
Oct. 18, 2013 SAN ANTONIO WARREN
Nov. 2, 2013 AT SAN ANTONIO STEVENS
Nov. 15, 2013 SAN ANTONIO TAFT

Coach: David Malesky (3 years) 24-15; 29-30 all-time coaching record

Coaches Comments: We lost 5 seniors in the O-Line. We have all our skilled positions back except for a 2500 yard rusher in Tre Johnson. Defensively, we lost 3 of 4 secondary guys and two LB's.

Returning Lettermen: 31

Returning Starters: Offense: 5 Defense: 5

Key Players:
* Zach Galindo, QB, threw for over 2500 yards and 31 TD 2nd Team All-District
* Nate Phillips, WR 1st Team All-District 764 yards 14 TDs
* Alanso Roscoe, WR
* Billy Craft, Utility, returning leading receiver 1st Team All-District
* Jeilyn Williams, CB 1st Team All-District TOP 30 DB
* Marces Garza-Dishmon, LB, Returning leading tackler. 80 tackles
* Leandardo Soriano, DL
* Javier Leyva, DL
* Kody Fields, LB
* Joshua Biggles SOPH LB
* Brandon Stafford JR DB
* Jekovan Holmes

2012 JV Record: 7-3

Offense Multiple Gun

Defense 3-4

Notes:
* LSG Pre-Season Ranking
* Have gone from 5-7 in 2010 to 7-5 in 2011 to 12-3 in 2012 under Coach Malesky

Mike Says: The Panthers made it to the semifinals for the first time in school history last year. This years team should be a high scoring one with QB Galindo back throwing to Phillips. If a new offensive line can come together then this could be another dangerous team in the playoffs. Look for them to fight Brandeis and Warren for the district championship and finish with a 8-2 or 7-3 regular season record. After that they should go 2 or 3 rounds into the playoffs.

Chris Says: I still can't get used to calling them "Northside" O'Connor, but hey... that's my issue. O'Connor was a solid squad last year and while they graduate a bunch of starters, they do return 31 lettermen. Coach Malesky has a good thing going with the Panthers and it should continue this year. Expect the road to be rougher will the loss of RB, Tre Johnson but QB, Zach Galindo should lead the way IF his offensive line develops quickly. Expect the team to come in second in District 27-5A and survive to the 3rd round of the playoffs.

Last Years Record: Overall 12-3 District 7-1

Last Years Games:
at San Antonio Alamo Heights (8-3) (W 20-7)
vs San Antonio Reagan (7-4) (L 42-49)
vs San Antonio Clark (4-7)* (W 52-19)
at San Antonio Brandeis (12-2)* (L 20-27)
vs San Antonio John Jay (4-6)* (W 17-7)
at San Antonio Marshall (5-6)* (W 49-14)
vs San Antonio Holmes (4-6)* (W 41-38)
at San Antonio Warren (5-5)* (W 33-13)
vs San Antonio Stevens (1-9)* (W 45-17)
at San Antonio Taft (3-7)* (W 42-28)

Playoffs: Division I Semifinals
vs San Antonio Southwest (6-5) (Alamodome) (W 42-12) Bi-District
vs Converse Judson (8-4) (SA's Comalander) (W 34-28) Area
vs Laredo Alexander (9-4) (SA's Farris) (W 44-24) Regionals
vs San Antonio Madison (11-3) (Alamodome) (W 52-49) Quarterfinals
vs Houston Lamar (15-1) (Austin's Burger) (L 7-15) Semifinals

History:
* 10 consecutive playoffs
* Playoffs (10) 2003,2004,2005,2006,2007,2008,2009,2010,2011,2012

Championship History: None

Last 5 year record: 37-25

Last 10 year record: 83-41

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