2012 LSG Team Preview — Burton Panthers

By Michael Wright
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Updated: August 8, 2012

2012 LSG Texas High School Football Team Preview — Burton Panthers

Team: Burton Panthers (13-1A DII)

Colors: Red/Black/White

1st varstity season: 1956

Stadium: Panther Stadium (Capacity: 1,327)

Enrollment: 108 -- smallest in the district out of 6 schools

2012 Schedule:
Wallis Brazos
Chilton
@ Louise
@ Bremond
Flatonia **
@ Milano **
Granger **
@ Bartlett **
Snook **
@ Somerville **

Coach: Jason Hodde (First years); First Head Coaching Position

Returning Lettermen: 14

Returning Starters: Offense: 7 Defense: 7

Key Players:
* RB/DB Juwan Mathis Honorable Mention All-State RB (TSWA) 1,250 total yards rushing and receiving
* WR Brandon Green 769 yards receiving
* OL/DL Sam Gibson
* OL/DL Deitrick Garcia
* WR/DL SOPH Louis Brown
* QB Luke Huffer
* RB/LB JR Ryan Rollins

Notes:
* Back to back 12 win seasons

Mike Says: The Panthers return 14 starters from last years Semifinal team. This years team led by RB/DB Mathis will be just as good. They are a TOP 10 team and will go 9-1 or 8-2 in the regular season and win the district championship. Once in the playoffs, Falls City will be their toughest competition in the region.

Chris Says: Burton brings back a ton of experience from last season and that will ensure another great run. New Head Coach, Jason Hodde inherits quite a bit with these Panthers and should win district in his first year as a head coach. Expect a deep playoff run as well.

Last Years Record: 12-3 overall 3-2 District

2011 Games:
vs Weimar (7-5) (W 31-0)
at Somerville (4-6) (W 34-12)
vs Louise (1-9) (W 49-8)
vs Riesel (8-4) (W 36-13)
vs Flatonia (4-6) (W 29-13)
at Milano (10-2)* (L 13-14)
vs Bartlett (3-7)* (W 22-0)
at Snook (2-8)* (W 38-23)
vs Granger (10-2)* (OT) (L 20-26)
at Holland (1-9)* (W 27-13)

Playoffs: Division II Semifinals
vs Sabine Pass (2-7) (at Huffman) (W 43-13) Bi-District
vs D'Hanis (8-3) (at Wimberley) (W 47-20) Area
vs Granger (10-2) (at Elgin) (W 17-7) Regionals
vs Falls City (10-3) (at Buda) (W 55-30) Quarterfinals
vs Tenaha (14-0) (at A&M Consolidated) (L 28-63) Semifinals

History:
* 4 consecutive winning seasons under Smith after 6 previous losing seasons
* 8-8 vs. Milano since 1994
* Playoff Appearances (5) 1992,1995,2008,2010,2011

Championship History: No Championship Games

Last 5 year record: 44-15

Last 10 year record: 64-43

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