2012 LSG Team Preview — Corsicana Mildred Eagles

By Michael Wright
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Updated: August 15, 2012

2012 LSG Texas High School Football Team Preview — Corsicana Mildred Eagles

Team: Corsicana Mildred Eagles (6-2A DII)

Colors: Maroon/White

First Varsity Season: 1932

Enrollment: 237 -- 7th largest in the district out of 8 schools

2012 Schedule:
Como-Pickton
@ Centerville
Frankston
Blooming Grove **
Rio Vista **
@ Millsap **
@ Tolar **
Rice **
@ Dallas Life Oak Cliff **
Scurry-Rosser **

Coach: Patrick Harvell (4 years) 35-13 at Corsicana Mildred; 35-13 All-Time Coaching Record

Returning Lettermen: 16

Returning Starters: Offense: 5 Defense: 7

Key Players:
* QB Nic Shimonek Honorable Mention All-State (TSWA) & DIST OFF MVP 2,940 yards 37 TDs passing Committed to Iowa
* OL Noah Pennell 2nd Team All-State (AP) & Honorable Mention All-State (TSWA)
* DL Thomas Finigmow 1st Team All-District
* LB Johnathan Harrison 1st Team All-District
* DB Jeremy Ballard 1st Team All-District
* RB/DB Draylon Sterling 2nd Team All-State DB (TSWA & AP) 104 tackles 868 yards 16 TDs rushing

Notes:
* Defense let just 5 of their 14 opponents reach double digits
* Big offensive line
* First undefeated regular season in school history 2nd 10+ win season in history

Mike Says: The Eagles made it all the way to the Semifinals last year. This year they bring back a tough defense and a high scoring offense. The defense only gave up 6 points in 5 district games last year and will be led by DB Sterling. The Offense scored 295 points in those same 5 district games. Quarterback Shimonek will again take over under center with OL Pennell heading up a solid offensive line. They are a Top 10 team and will make it 3 or 4 rounds into the playoffs. Look for them to go 9-1 or 10-0 in the regular season and get competition from Gunter, Holliday and Clarksville in the region.

Chris Says: Corsicana Mildred was rock solid last season and just a TD away from going to the state championship. What happens this season? Well, they don't bring back a ton, but what they do return is solid. Their powerful offense will continue to roll and since most of their returning starters on the defense, it should be solid as well. The Eagles will take district and while may not make it to the title game, they will be close.

Last Years Record: 13-1 overall 5-0 District

2011 Games:
at Teague (5-5) (W 42-7)
vs Palmer (5-5) (W 41-12)
at Wortham (1-9) (W 62-0)
vs Buffalo (6-4) (W 21-12)
vs Elkhart (3-7) (W 64-3)
at Alba-Golden (7-5)* (W 55-0)
at Scurry-Rosser (3-7)* (W 70-0)
vs Red Oak Life (0-10)* (W 65-0)
at Edgewood (5-5)* (W 63-6)
vs Lone Oak (8-5)* (W 42-0)
Bye Bi-District
vs Paul Pewitt (8-4) (at Lindale) (W 47-28) Area
vs Hughes Springs (6-6) (at Van) (W 21-13) Regionals
vs Gunter (10-3) (at Garland Johnson) (W 49-0) Quarterfinals
vs Cisco (14-1) (at Mansfield Newsom) (L 28-35) Semifinals

Playoffs: Division II Bi-Semifinals
Bye Bi-District
vs Paul Pewitt (8-4) (at Lindale) (W 47-28) Area
vs Hughes Springs (6-6) (at Van) (W 21-13) Regionals
vs Gunter (10-3) (at Garland Johnson) (W 49-0) Quarterfinals
vs Cisco (14-1) (at Mansfield Newsom) (L 28-35) Semifinals

History:
* 6 year winning streak (51-19)
* Playoff Years: (17) 1964,1975,1976,1979,1985,1992,1993,2000,2001,2002,2005,2006,2007,2008,2009,2010,2011

Championship History: No Championship Games

Last 5 year record: 43-16

Last 10 year record: 68-43

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