2013 LSG Team Preview — West Orange-Stark Mustangs

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Updated: August 22, 2013

2013 LSG Texas High School Football Team Preview — West Orange-Stark Mustangs

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Team: West Orange-Stark Mustangs (21-3A)

Team Colors: Blue/Silver

1st varsity season: 1977

Stadium: Dan R. Hooks Stadium (Year Opened: 1965)

Enrollment: 686 -- 3rd largest in the district out of 7 schools

2013 Schedule:
at Little Cypress-Mauriceville
vs Port Neches-Groves
vs Beaumont Central
at Jasper
at Hamshire-Fannett
vs Hardin-Jefferson
at Orangefield
vs Buna
at Bridge City
vs Silsbee

Coach: Cornel Thompson (1 year) 10-4 at West Orange-Stark; 12-12 all-time coaching record

Returning Lettermen: 12

Returning Starters: Offense: 5 Defense: 2

Key Players:
* DB JR Deonte Thompson Dist Newcomer of the Year – Defense TOP JR 6 INTs
* K Rodikson Cano 1st Team All-District
* OL JR Josh Orebo 2nd Team All-District
* OL JR Paul Hebert 2nd Team All-District
* DL JR Octavius Crosson 1st Team All-District 52 tackles
* RB Chris James (Transfer from Beaumont Ozen)

Notes:
* LSG Pre-Season Ranking #17

Mike Says: The Mustangs had their best season since 2000 last year making it to the Quarterfinals for the 2nd year in a row. They lost a lot to graduation but will still be very good. They will get some competition from Silsbee in district play. Look for them to win 8 or 9 games in the regular season and come in 2nd in district behind Silsbee and make it to the Regionals.

Chris Says: West Orange-Stark is one of the class teams of the Golden Triangle and even though they graduated a bunch off their 13-1 team, they always put a great team on the field. The Mustangs may not roll through the district like they did in 2012, but they are odds on favorite to win it. I expect them to be in the battle for the Region III crown with La Marque. Regardless of who comes out, THAT will be a great matchup!

Last Years Record: 13-1 (6-0 in District)

2012 Games:
vs Little Cypress-Mauriceville (4-6) (W 18-0)
at Port Neches-Groves (2-8) (W 34-13)
at Beaumont Central (3-7) (W 14-0)
vs Jasper (9-3) (W 17-7)
vs Hamshire-Fannett (2-8)* (W 44-0)
at Hardin-Jefferson (4-6)* (W 49-0)
vs Orangefield (4-6)* (W 54-0)
at Buna (4-6)* (W 40-0)
vs Bridge City (5-6)* (W 46-0)
at Silsbee (10-3)* (W 26-12)

Playoffs: Division II Quarterfinals
vs Cleveland (7-4) (Beaumont's Thomas Center) (W 57-0) Bi-District
vs West Columbia (8-4) (Channelview) (W 20-10) Area
vs Lorena (10-3) (Waller) (W 28-0) Regionals
vs Navasota (16-0) (Humble's Turner) (L 7-38) Quarterfinals

History:
* Formed in 1977 from the merger of West Orange (Chiefs) and Orange Lutcher Stark (Tigers) High Schools
* 8+ win season 10 of last 11 years
* Last losing season was in 1983 (Only one in the last 35 years)
* All-Time Record vs. Little Cypress-Mauriceville 25-2
* All-Time Record vs. Bridge City 23-0
* All-Time Record vs. Jasper 20-6
* All-Time Record vs. Port Neches-Groves 18-6
* All-Time Record vs. Silsbee 17-3
* All Time Record 329-86-3 79.07% 418 games
* All-Time Playoff Record 40-20-1
* Playoff Appearances (24) 1979,1985,1986,1987,1988,1989,1990,1991,1993,1994,1995,1996
1997,1998,2000,2004,2005,2006,2007,2008,2009,2010,2011,2012

Championship History: (4) 2-2
1986 4A - West Orange-Stark 21, McKinney 9
1987 4A - West Orange-Stark 17, Rockwall 7
1988 4A - Paris 31, West Orange-Stark 13
2000 4A Division II - Ennis 38, West Orange-Stark 24

Last 5 year record: 49-12

Last 10 year record: 98-21

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