2012 LSG Team Preview — Corsicana Tigers

By Michael Wright
- Tweet
- Pin It
Updated: August 22, 2012

2012 LSG Texas High School Football Team Preview — Corsicana Tigers

Team: Corsicana Tigers (16-4A)

Colors: Blue/Gold

Stadium: Tiger Stadium (Year Opened: 2006)

Enrollment: 1,532.5 -- 3rd largest in the district out of 6 schools

2012 Schedule:
@ Denton Ryan
@ Red Oak
Forney
Waxahachie
@ Sulphur Springs
Tyler John Tyler **
@ Nacogdoches **
Lindale **
@ Whitehouse **
Jacksonville **

Coach: Phil Castles (3 years) 26-12 at Corsicana; 26-12 all-time coaching record

Returning Lettermen: 25

Returning Starters: Offense: 4 Defense: 3

Key Players:
* OL JR Chris Jones Newcomer of the Year
* QB JR Devontay Bell 1,407 yards 14 TDs passing 1,495 yards rushing TOP JR
* OL Jeffery Jordan
* LB Breyon Hill 86 tackles
* DB Bobby Wallace 4 INTs
* RB/DB JR Donovan Fields
* LB Cedric Weaver
* LB Jacob Greyson
* DL Tiano McDonald
* DL Jerrett Hall

2011 JV Record: 0-10

Notes:
* Had their best season since 1982 last year

Mike Says: The Tigers running game was one of the states best last year. They did lose a lot but they bring back QB Bell and OL Jones a couple of juniors to lead the way. The open the year with Denton Ryan which is one of the best in the state. That game will show them where they stand. Look for them to go 7-3 or 6-4 in the regular season. Their game with Tyler John Tyler will probably decide the district championship.

Chris Says: Corsicana had a great run last year. In fact, it seemed like everywhere you turned, there was a team from Corsicana going further than expected. These Tigers did all that and more. While they bring back a lot of veterans, it does not include very many of last year's starters. Corsicana should battle it out for the district title and that experienced game from last season will help them reach several round deep in the postseason.

Last Years Record: 13-2 overall 7-1 District

2011 Games:
vs Whitehouse (5-6) (W 54-35)
at Kilgore (9-5) (W 38-13)
at West Mesquite (5-6)* (W 43-35)
vs Lancaster (9-3)* (W 55-38)
at Ennis (3-7)* (W 39-7)
vs Mesquite Poteet (7-3)* (W 29-13)
at Waxahachie (9-3)* (L 36-47)
vs Terrell (2-8)* (W 42-7)
at Red Oak (4-6)* (W 49-10)
vs Forney (2-8)* (W 49-31)

Playoffs: Division II Semifinals
vs Manor (5-6) (at Waco ISD) (W 53-36) Bi-District
vs Sulphur Springs (8-4) (at Mesquite Memorial) (W 47-33) Area
vs Frisco Centennial (12-1) (at Midlothian) (W 52-31) Regionals
vs Kilgore (9-5) (at Forney) (W 42-21) Quarterfinals
vs Aledo (14-2) (at Mesquite Mem) (L 28-68) Semifinals

History:
* 5 consecutive non-losing seasons (36-22)
* 49-15-2 all-time vs. Ennis
* All time Record 670-355-43 64.75% 1068 games
* Playoff Appearances (39) 1930,1931,1932,1933,1934,1947,1949,1960,1961,1962,1963,1965,1970,1979,1982,1983
1984,1985,1986,1988,1989,1990,1991,1993,1994,1995,1996,1997,1999,2000,2001,2002
2003,2004,2005,2006,2009,2010,2011

Championship History: (4) 2-2
1932 Corsicana 0, Fort Worth Masonic Home 0 Corsicana awarded title on penetrations, 3-0
1963 3A - Corsicana 7, Pharr San Juan Alamo 0
1982 4A - Fort Bend Willowridge 22, Corsicana 17
1997 4A Division I - Texas City 37, Corsicana 34

Last 5 year record: 36-22

Last 10 year record: 76-41

Did you play for the Corsicana Tigers? You are eligible for The Brotherhood of Texas High School Football. <---click to be honored