2012 Hardin-Jefferson Hawks Team Preview

[WOSgrad]

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[center][size=18pt][b][u][i]HARDIN-JEFFERSON HAWKS[/i][/u][/B][/size][/center]
[center][b][size=12pt]2011 Record: 1-9 Overall, 0-5 District (6th Place in 21-3A)[/center]

[size=12pt]The 2011 Hardin-Jefferson Hawks found the football season a struggle in the rugged 21-3A.  However, optimism abounds in Sour Lake as  Coach David Martel returns 15 starters in an effort to return the Hawks to the playoffs for the first time since 2008.   


[b][u][size=14pt]Coaching Staff[/u][/b]

[size=12pt][b]Head Coach: David Martel[/b]
Coaching Record:  20-49 overall and at Hardin-Jefferson

[b]Assistant Coaches:[/b]

Brandon Granger, Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks; Allen Huddleston, Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers; Tim Erickson, Wide Receivers; Jeff Lee, Running backs; Jackie Brown, Offensive line; Mark Humplink, Outside linebackers; Mike Fogo, Defensive Line; Dennis Vansa, Defensive Backs; Richard Sturrock, Junior High; Monte Cole, Junior High; Shawn Klinger, Trainer


[b][u][size=14pt]Stadium Information*[/u][/b]

[size=12pt][b]Home Stadium: Hawk Stadium[/b]
Address: RS Briggs Memorial Circle, Sour Lake, Texas 77659
Capacity: 5500
Playing surface: Natural


[b][u][size=14pt]2010 Results[/u][/b]

[table][tr][td][size=12pt][b][color=black]Opponent[/td][td]    [/td][td][size=12pt][b][color=black]Score[/td][/tr]
[tr][td][size=12pt][color=black]Huffman[/td][td]    [/td][td][size=12pt][color=black]0-35[/td][/tr]
[tr][td][size=12pt][color=black]Splendora[/td][td]    [/td][td][size=12pt][color=black]21-14[/td][/tr]
[tr][td][size=12pt][color=black]Anahuac[/td][td]    [/td][td][size=12pt][color=black]21-55[/td][/tr]
[tr][td][size=12pt][color=black]East Chambers[/td][td]    [/td][td][size=12pt][color=black]20-49[/td][/tr]
[tr][td][size=12pt][color=black]Diboll[/td][td]    [/td][td][size=12pt][color=black]21-44[/td][/tr]
[tr][td][size=12pt][color=black]Bridge City#[/td][td]    [/td][td][size=12pt][color=black]7-41[/td][/tr]
[tr][td][size=12pt][color=black]Hamshire-Fannett#[/td][td]    [/td][td][size=12pt][color=black]6-60[/td][/tr]
[tr][td][size=12pt][color=black]Silsbee#[/td][td]    [/td][td][size=12pt][color=black]7-54[/td][/tr]
[tr][td][size=12pt][color=black]Orangefield#[/td][td]    [/td][td][size=12pt][color=black]7-34[/td][/tr]
[tr][td][size=12pt][color=black]West Orange-Stark#[/td][td]    [/td][td][size=12pt][color=black]6-58[/td][/tr][/table]
[size=12pt]# - District games


[size=14pt][b][u]2012 Offense[/u][/b][/size]

[size=12pt][b]Offense: Spread
Returning starters: 8[/b]

Amongst the eight returning starters from the Hawk 2011 squad is junior quarterback Jared Gieseke (87-140, 812 yd, 6 TD in 2011).  Gieseke will be looking for senior wide receiver Dylan Vannoy (29 catches, 349 yd, 2 TD, 2nd team all district).  But he will also have senior wideout Caleb Morrison and senior tight end Ethan Cooper as well as sophomore receivers Andy Martel (10 catches, 88 yards, 1 TD in 2011) and Grayson Padgett.  The running load for the Hawks should be shared by senior running backs Devon Cooper (9 carries, 40 yards in 2011) and Travis Stevens.  The Hawk offensive line will be anchored by senior guards Shane O'Bannion (a 3year starter) and Louis Duke, as well as senior center Barrett Besser.  They will be joined by sophomore linemen Josh Persohn, Aaron Edelmon, Nick Victoria and Roe Wilkins.


[size=14pt][b][u]2012 Defense[/u][/b][/size]

[size=12pt][b]Defense: 4-3
Returning starters: 7[/b]

The Hawk defense will be sporting a 4-3 look for the 2012 season with its seven returning starters.  Leading the way up front on the defensive line will be senior P.J. Gloston, who will be joined by O'Bannion at end, as well as sophomore end Edelman and junior tackles Tracey Bledsoe and Peyton Gloston.  Cooper will lead the linebacker corp where he will be joined by BlainPadgett and junior linebackers Mason McCarble, Kyle Walker and Skyler Conner.  Cooper, Van Noy and Martel (Co-Defensive Newcomer of the Year in 2011) will be matched with sophomore Grayson Padgett, senior Caleb Morrison and senior Travis Stevens to patrol the Hawk secondary.


[size=14pt][b][u]2012 Special Teams[/u][/b][/size]

Senior Quade Robertson will handle both the place kicking and punting duties for the Hawks in 2012.  Devon Cooper and Stevens will be returing the kicks.


[size=14pt][b][u]2012 Key Games[/u][/b][/size]

The Hawks begin the 2012 by traveling to Anahuac on August 31st.  After a September 21st rivalry game against East Chambers and a bye on the 28th, Hardin-Jefferson will host West Orange-Stark on October 5th to begin 21-3A play.  The Hawks close up the season by traveling to Hamshire-Fannett on November 9th.


[size=14pt][b][u]2012 Schedule[/u][/b][/size]

[table][tr][td][size=12pt][b][color=black]Date[/td][td]    [/td][td][size=12pt][b][color=black]Opponent[/td][td]    [/td][td][size=12pt][b][color=black]Time[/td][/tr]
[tr][td][size=12pt][color=black]Aug. 31[/td][td]    [/td][td][size=12pt][color=black]at Anahuac[/td][td]    [/td][td][size=12pt][color=black]7:00 p.m.[/td][/tr]
[tr][td][size=12pt][color=black]Sept. 7[/td][td]    [/td][td][size=12pt][color=black]Splendora[/td][td]    [/td][td][size=12pt][color=black]7:00 p.m.[/td][/tr]
[tr][td][size=12pt][color=black]Sept. 14[/td][td]    [/td][td][size=12pt][color=black]at Tarkington[/td][td]    [/td][td][size=12pt][color=black]7:00 p.m.[/td][/tr]
[tr][td][size=12pt][color=black]Sept. 21[/td][td]    [/td][td][size=12pt][color=black]at East Chambers[/td][td]    [/td][td][size=12pt][color=black]7:00 p.m.[/td][/tr]
[tr][td][size=12pt][color=black]Sept. 28[/td][td]    [/td][td][size=12pt][color=black]OPEN[/td][td]    [/td][td][size=12pt][/td][/tr]
[tr][td][size=12pt][color=black]Oct. 5[/td][td]    [/td][td][size=12pt][color=black]West Orange-Stark#[/td][td]    [/td][td][size=12pt][color=black]7:00 p.m.[/td][/tr]
[tr][td][size=12pt][color=black]Oct. 12[/td][td]    [/td][td][size=12pt][color=black]at Orangefield#[/td][td]    [/td][td][size=12pt][color=black]7:00 p.m.[/td][/tr]
[tr][td][size=12pt][color=black]Oct. 19[/td][td]    [/td][td][size=12pt][color=black]Buna#[/td][td]    [/td][td][size=12pt][color=black]7:00 p.m.[/td][/tr]
[tr][td][size=12pt][color=black]Oct. 26[/td][td]    [/td][td][size=12pt][color=black]at Bridge City#[/td][td]    [/td][td][size=12pt][color=black]7:00 p.m.[/td][/tr]
[tr][td][size=12pt][color=black]Nov. 2[/td][td]    [/td][td][size=12pt][color=black]Silsbee#[/td][td]    [/td][td][size=12pt][color=black]7:00 p.m.[/td][/tr]
[tr][td][size=12pt][color=black]Nov. 9[/td][td]    [/td][td][size=12pt][color=black]at Hamshire-Fannett#[/td][td]    [/td][td][size=12pt][color=black]7:00 p.m.[/td][/tr][/table]
[size=12pt]#-District Games

*Source: Texas Stadium Database - http://www.texasbob.com/stadium/stadium.php?id=877
Helmets Courtesy of: http://www.txhshelmetproject.com/

[Lions#80]

Now 15 starters should be nice to have coming back,but they are in a tough district.

[Trocket]

Yeah, but this is a basketball school which could be able to find some help out of Beaumont talent pool. ;)

[hj_hawk_60]

Hardin Jefferson made the Playoffs in the 2008 season. Finished 3rd in district behind WOS & Silsbee.

[BADSANTA]

Good Luck this season!