2012 LSG Team Preview — Dallas South Oak Cliff Golden Bears

By Michael Wright
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Updated: July 27, 2012

2012 LSG Texas High School Football Team Preview — Dallas South Oak Cliff Golden Bears

Team: Dallas South Oak Cliff Golden Bears (11-4A)

Enrollment: 1,338 -- 4th largest in the district out of 8 schools

2012 Schedule:
Arlington Seguin at Lancaster
Mansfield Summitt
Dallas Roosevelt
North Dallas **
@ Dallas Pinkston **
Seagoville **
@ Dallas Carter **
Dallas Adamson **
@ Dallas Molina **
Dallas Kimball **

Coach: Emmett Jones (1st Year); First Head Coaching Position

Kendall Miller Leaves

Returning Lettermen: 14

Returning Starters: Offense: 8 Defense: 8

Key Players:
* QB Kenneth Arthur DIST SOPH Of the year
* LB Richard Franklin 1st Team All-District 98 tackles
* DB Melvinson Hartfield 46 tackles
* LB SOPH Alex Simmons
* WR Fonzale Davis
* RB JaQuavis Jordan
* WR Anjeus Jones
* WR JR Kimonte Tompkins
* OL/DL Brian Williams
* DB Micheal Blanco
* TE/DL McKendric McKenzie
* DB Jamile Johnson
* DL Jalen Gross
* OL/DL Cameron Stubblefield
* DL Chris Campbell

Notes:

Mike Says: The Golden Bears will battle Dallas Kimball for the district title under a new head coach this year. What division they go in the playoffs depends on if Dallas Molina (biggest school in the district) makes it in. The offense will look for a big year out of QB Arthur while the defense will be solid with LB Franklin. Look for them to go 7-3 or 8-2 during the regular season with their 16 returning starters. After that they should go 1 or 2 rounds into the playoffs.

Chris Says: South Oak Cliff has a lot going for it this season. First year coach, Emmett Jones not only takes over a winning team for his first ever head coaching job. Coach Jones knows how to win as he has spent the previous 7 seasons at Dallas Skyline running an offense that knows how to score. He also inherits a lot of talented returning players. QB, Kenneth Arthur the District 11-4A Sophomore of the Year will lead the team on offense. The real experience returning is on the defense. LB's Richard Franklin and Alex Simmons anchor a stingy defense alongside DB, Melvinson Hartfield. Once again, the stage is set for a great season finale. The final game against Dallas Kimball will likely determine the district champ.

Last Years Record: 10-1 overall 7-0 District

2011 Games:
at Fort Worth Dunbar (6-5) (W 26-13)
at Forney (2-8) (W 28-21)
at Dallas Roosevelt (6-5) (W 30-8)
vs Dallas Carter (3-7)* (W 44-0)
at Dallas Kimball (9-3)* (W 29-26)
vs Dallas Molina (6-5)* (W 33-14)
at Dallas Adamson (3-7)* (W 56-0)
vs Dallas Pinkston (1-9)* (W 42-6)
vs Dallas Seagoville (7-4)* (W 49-35)
at North Dallas (1-9)* (W 46-0)

Playoffs: Division II Bi-District
vs Dallas Conrad (6-6) (at Dal. Kincaide) (L 23-30) Bi-District

History:
* 5 year winning streak
* All time record: 367-243-13 59.95% 623 games
* Playoff Years: (24) 1954,1963,1968,1970,1976,1980,1982,1985,1990,1991,1997,1998,1999,2000,2001,2003,2004,2005,2006,2007,2008
2009,2010,2011

Championship History: No Championship Games

Last 5 year record: 44-15

Last 10 year record: 72-41

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