2012 LSG Team Preview — Byron Nelson Bobcats

By Michael Wright
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Updated: August 2, 2012

2012 LSG Texas High School Football Team Preview — Byron Nelson Bobcats

Team: Byron Nelson Bobcats (5-4A)

First Varsity Season: 2010

Enrollment: 1,917 -- 2nd largest in the district out of 8 schools

2012 Schedule:
Keller Timber Creek
Frisco
@ Burleson Centennial
@ Wichita Falls Rider **
Lake Dallas **
@ Denton Guyer **
Wichita Falls **
@ Fort Worth Brewer **
Azle **
@ Denton **

Coach: Brian Polk (2 years) 11-11 record at Byron Nelson (Only head coach in the history of Byron Nelson); 22-31 all-time coaching record

Coaches Comments: Experience on Defense...Experience Offensive Line....Inexperience in the offensive skill positions. We must replace some great leaders from 2011. We need kids to step up and fill leadership roles for 2012. District Outlook: We have 2 top 10 teams that will be very talented in Denton Guyer and WF Rider. Lake Dallas is also coming off of a slide few years and deep runs in the playoffs. The district will be competitive!

Returning Starters: Offense: 5 Defense: 7

Key Players:
* Sr. Josh Alderete - 2011 1st Team All-District FS
* Sr. Matt Jones - 2011 1st All-District LB
* Sr. Andrew Dotson - 2011 1st All-District LB
* Sr. Halen Haire - 2011 1st All-District DE
* Sr. Tyler Frisby - 2011 All-District LB
* Jr. Tylor Blake - 980 yards rushing
* Sr. Brandon Fleischmann - 2011 All-District OL
* Jr. Anders Huizenga - Returning Starter OL
* Jr. Connor O'Neil - Returning Starter OL
* Sr. Cameron Hoyal - Returning Starter OL
* Sr. Landon Wollridge - DL
* Soph. Courtney Miles -- RB

Notes:
* Now have a .500 winning % during their first two years of varsity play

Mike Says: The Bobcats had a great season last year getting a playoff win in only their 2nd season. Lots of all-district players return to this years squad. They are in a pretty tough district with Denton Guyer and Wichita Falls Rider so expect them to come in 3rd or 4th in the district and finish the regular season at 7-3 or 6-4. They have a good chance at winning another playoff game this year.

Chris Says: Bryon Nelson brings back a lot of experienced players but District 5-4A is a tough one. Because of that, the Bobcats are one of the really good teams that may not see any postseason play. If they get on a roll or one or two of their district foes stumble, we could see Bryon Nelson in the playoffs.

Last Years Record: 7-5 overall 4-3 District

2011 Games:
vs Dallas White (4-6) (W 38-6)
vs Granbury (5-6) (W 28-17)
at Wylie East (8-3) (L 21-52)
at N. Richland Hills Birdville (8-3)* (W 28-21)
vs Keller Timber Creek (3-7)* (W 27-23)
at Aledo (14-2)* (L 7-50)
at Azle (4-6)* (W 28-21)
vs Fort Worth Brewer (6-4)* (W 26-18)
at Springtown (1-9)* (L 37-53)
vs Saginaw Boswell (7-5)* (L 24-30)

Playoffs: Division II Area
vs Fort Worth Wyatt (7-4) (at FW Clark) (W 49-20) Bi-District
vs Stephenville (11-3) (at Cowboys Stadium) (L 14-42) Area

History:
* All time record: All-Time Record: 11-11-0 50.00% 22 games
* Playoff Years: (1) 2011

Championship History: No Championship Games

Last 2 year record: 11-11

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