American Airlines Accused of 'Illegal' Race-Based Hiring Policies. And so it was impossible not to relish the moment as Todd, the first Black head coach to lead a Dallas-area team to a state title since 1990, held up his lucky blow pop and shouted out the name Freddie James, head coach of the 1988 Carter team that had won the state title, only to have it stripped away in a protracted legal battle over whether theyd fielded an ineligible player (watch this if you havent already). Catch up on the day's news you need to know. The parades. No Pearland player was able to score from the field in the second half other than Grays because of DeSotos length and athleticism. Your kids cant win at the highest level. South Oak Cliff kicked in the door for every inner-city program in the state of Texas.. "It's not a bright day for us but never the less, it's something that had to be done, and that is the truth and that's what we have dealt with.". When Smith wasnt igniting the fast break with her four steals, she was effectively running DeSotos half-court offense. Pearland Rylee Grays (22) reacts after fouling out lae in the fourth quarter as Pearland was defeated by DeSoto in Girls basketball: UIL Class 6A state semifinal game on Friday, March 3,2023 at the Alamodome. After starting 0-3, South Oak Cliff (SOC) has won 12 straight to return to the 5A Division II state championship for the second consecutive year. DeSoto will be playing in its fourth state final in five years, having lost 49-46 to Converse Judson in 2019 before winning the first two state championships in program history by beating Cypress Creek 53-37 in 2021 and South Grand Prairie 40-23 last year. A conglomerate of Dallas-based fans hollered from the stands. The Field House, Texas A&M-Commerce. For more information, please refer to our Complete Comment Moderation Policy. "It was just my time to release everything I'd wanted to release." I am mostly a blank slate when it comes to the Golden Bearslearned the mascot over the weekend, toowhich owes itself to nothing whatsoever other than we live in a city blessed with far too much sports for one person to consume, even for me, whom this magazine pays to be a sports degenerate. Boys Basketball: Vandegrift vs. Marshall grabbed the lead on the games first possession, a three-pointer by Jaland Lowe, and never surrendered the lead from there at one point holding a 20-point lead before Keller whittled it down to six midway through the fourth quarter. All rights reserved. Champions know how to get back up.. SOC will be playing for the entire city of Dallas. 1 in the state, because we wanted to be ranked No. - The put back rebound was what came today.. On 1/5, the South Oak Cliff varsity basketball team won their away non-conference game against Brush (Lyndhurst, OH) by a score of 54-52. Martin started the second quarter gaining a quick lead but Ellison regained it on a Khristian Wilkerson bucket a lead it would not relinquish the rest of the night. Its rattlesnake season in Texas. They said they were going to prove me wrong this year these guys actually proved me wrong, and made something happen that I had never seen before.. I can identify only a handful of their playersmostly Corinthian Coleman, who has an A+ nameand I couldnt tell you what their uniforms look like on days when they arent dressed in the icy white they wore Saturday. The Oak Cliff community and high school football fans across North Texas are cheering on the Golden Bears' second straight 5A state title. 2-ranked 5A team, in the third-place game. The Golden Bears achieved the rare feat of scoring two safeties in a game, including one in the third quarter to tie the game. On 2/7, the South Oak Cliff varsity basketball team lost their away non-conference game against Duncanville (TX) by a score of 110-57. The matchups for IHSAA boys basketball sectional semifinals are set. 4 in the state and brought a 15-game winning streak into its first state semifinal since 1980. Yet those of us late to the party shouldnt treat this as an offramp for our newfound awareness of who the Golden Bears are and why their narrative is so intoxicating. last years state semifinal that DeSoto won 56-47. We pressed and wanted to get uptempo, and we arranged our press a little bit where she wasnt able to be the press breaker.. The Dallas South Oak Cliff Golden Bears have been stripped of yet another state basketball championship. 750 North St.Paul St. Things settled a bit as the teams battled through three ties and three lead changes in the first half. PN-Gs rushing attack even out-performed Liberty Hills, totaling 296 yards on 47 attempts, led by 6-foot-4, 275-pound offensive lineman Jansen Ware, who has eight scholarship offers. 1 & 2 Paradise 58 Life Oak Cliff 49 Final Box Score Tournament Bracket Feb 21, 2023 @ 2:27am Pearland v DeSoto in Girls basketball: UIL Class 6A state semifinal game on Friday, March 3,2023 at the Alamodome. Its also a win for every inner-city program and every program that was told, You dont live in the right part of town. 0 views, 1 likes, 1 loves, 1 comments, 0 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Basketball News: 2023 High School Boy's Basketball Today's Playoffs Live Game Millennium vs Campo Verde Brewer vs Falmouth. It has gone head-to-head with a McDonalds All-American. Smiths 15 points paced DeSoto and Amari Byles contributed 10. For a daily dose of the most relevant Dallas News! I saw the clock hit zero, and us having more points than they did, Mobley said. We knew the end game, SOC coach Jason Todd said after his team defeated top-ranked Argyle (14-1), 14-6, in the state semifinals. But they won, and they won with a group of kids who carry a team GPA over 3.0. 1 & 2 Spruce 41 South Oak Cliff 78 Final Box Score Tournament Bracket Feb 22, 2023 @ 1:05pm 88-32 (W) South Oak Cliff vs. Molina I knew it was going to go in.. I thought we battled back, and thats what great teams do, Cole coach Noe Cantu said. Kimball boys basketball coach Nick Smith said his team from last season would have lost to South Oak Cliff on Friday. The reason, improper grade changes for top athletes, first brought to light by News 8 and now confirmed by an external DISD investigation. UIL Football State Championships Information Media Contact: Logan Lawrence Phone: 512-471-5883 Fax: 512-471-6589 Email: pr@uiltexas.org Date: Dec 12, 2021 Category: Athletics FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AUSTIN, Texas The 2021 UIL Football State Championships will take place this Wednesday through Saturday at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. The SOC offense has lacked a consistent pass game all season and has relied on a dominant rushing attack that averages 228 yards per game. Mays, whom we questioned last year about his role, is mentioned in the report as allegedly instigating some of the grade change requests, something Hinojosa will neither confirm nor deny. Donate. Last years team would have lost this game. Subscribe, Like And Share. They just made a couple more plays at the end.. Holland had four fouls for much of the fourth quarter, but he was still able to convert a basket off a TJohnn Brown pass to give Kimball a 43-35 lead with 6:09 left, then followed it with back-to-back buckets with 3:52 remaining to extend the lead to 49-37. She is just a dog for us, DeSoto coach Andrea Robinson said. The Liberty (Frisco, TX) varsity basketball team won Friday's neutral playoff game against South Oak Cliff (Dallas, TX) by a score of 65-63. Desoto Amari Byles (24) blocks shot of Pearland Nyah Hardy (3).Pearland v DeSoto in Girls basketball: UIL Class 6A state semifinal game on Friday, March 3,2023 at the Alamodome. PN-G has won three state championships, but this is its first state title game appearance since 1999. Want the news delivered straight to your inbox? By signing up you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, Stand with us in our mission to discover and uncover the story of North Texas, Victory lap! Tight calling of the game led to seven players combined picking up four fouls apiece and two South Oak Cliff players fouled out. Malaysia is an anchor for us, Robinson said. We struggled to take care of the ball a little bit, Pearland head coach Jere Adams said. So DeSoto wasnt intimidated Friday when it was matched up with Pearland four-star North Carolina signee RyLee Grays, rated the 90th-best player in the nation in the Class of 2023. It feels good, Mobley said. DeSoto reached the state championship for the second time in 2019. Ellison was led by Jamyron Keller with 19 points and nine rebounds and Deion Ware adding 14 points and seven boards. 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PN-G will need to shut down the SOC run game and not let its team get pushed around by the SOC offensive line if it hopes to produce an upset. On Friday, DISD superintendent Michael Hinojosa pulled the plug on the 2005 state championship title. But weather will postpone a number of games across the state. Madison (38-7) scored the final five points of the game to come from behind and beat San Antonio Cole 53-51 in the 3A state championship game in San Antonio. Pearland, which had a 15-game win streak snapped, was making only its third state appearance in school history, the last time being in 1980 when it lost to Dallas South Oak Cliff, 78-55, in the semifinals. Yabari Jones led South Oak Cliff with 12 points and eight rebounds. Newly acquainted. The 2005 state championship title will now be awarded to San Antonio Sam Houston. Basketball. Like SOC, PN-G started the season slowly, with its record sitting at 2-2 after a week- our loss. Now, two of them have been taken away. B. BRYAN, Texas (AP) Dallas South Oak Cliff senior defensive lineman Billy Walton, who helped the Bears win a second consecutive state championship, is the defensive player of the . MaxPreps is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. 2023 UIL Texas Boys State Basketball Championships 2023 Boys BB 5A Reg. DeSoto will try to become the 13th school in UIL history to win three consecutive state titles when it faces state No. Example video title will go here for this video. Kimball defeats Heritage 75-72. On 1/13, the South Oak Cliff varsity basketball team won their away conference game against Molina (Dallas, TX) by a score of 80-37. Mark Wahlberg pours tequila for fans at Dallas restaurant during thunderstorm, 12 Dallas-Fort Worth restaurants that have closed in 2023, Luka Doncic-Kyrie Irving tandem clicks with joint 40-point displays in Mavs win vs. 76ers, Dallas Cowboys focused on adding another dynamic offensive weapon. At the very least, their students attend classes in buildings that dont perpetually spring leaks. Senior Trey Blackmore was one of four Cole players in double digits with a team-high 14 points. The reason, improper grade changes for top athletes, first brought to light by. 4A State Champion; Amarillo Palo Duro(29-3) Dallas South Oak Cliff, 76-57 Box Score: San Antonio Houston, 2-0 (Forfeit) Box Score: Dallas South Oak Cliff(30 . Pearland experienced enough first-half troubles for the Lady Eagles to establish a 10-point lead, and DeSoto (28-5) easily held on to reach tomorrows 8:30 p.m. Class 6A state championship game with a 56-35 win Friday night at the Alamodome. Photo Galleries Explore and purchase photos of your . Suite 2100 On 12/29, the South Oak Cliff varsity basketball team won their neutral tournament game against Pinkston (Dallas, TX) by a score of 69-57. Pearland Paige Bonner (4) battles Desoto Ma'Riya Vincent (21) for a rebound. I cover high school sports as a reporter and help coordinate our coverage. They won four state basketball crowns in a row. Please join us on the important journey to make Dallas a better place! VYPE Live - 5A-2 Football State Championship: Liberty Hill vs. South Oak Cliff VYPE Live. A 12-2 Madison run extended its lead to 27-15 in the second quarter, and it led by 10 at halftime, but Cole won the third quarter 21-8 to take a one-point lead into the fourth quarter. Boys basketball | Image by U.I.L. February 24, 2023. The Golden Bears of SOC allow 14.4 points per game, while PN-G allows 19.3 points per game. Dallas, Texas 75201. "But they were very long and very physical. I previously worked at the Weatherford Democrat, Marshall News Messenger, Amarillo Globe-News and Arlington Morning News. Pearland led only once at 9-7 on a Niyah Hardy basket with 1:42 left in the opening quarter. . For four straight years they were the kings of the court. We did that through decades of disinvestment and redlining. None of the athletes affected has responded to our request for comment but just days ago, Darrell Arthur, now a player in the NBA, dismissed the allegations. The attendance record will fall Friday night, coach Todd tweeted. "And so we've notified the UIL, the University Interscholastic League, of our request to have the 2005 state title taken away," said Hinojosa. Your kids arent coachable. February 24, 2023. A come-from-behind win to claim its . Is Dallas becoming unaffordable due to rising housing costs, inflation and stagnating pay? Lead attorney David Feldman says he was surprised by what he found. One thing weve been working on all year, and Ive been preaching to the team, is that once we get to this point every team is going to be good, Mobley said. Once Martin cut the Ellison lead to 32-31, Ellison scored the last five points of the third and used a 10-4 run to put the game out of reach. Individual free throws, game: 16, Ken Miller, Kyle, 1951. It was exciting to see them do the things we talked about.. Pearland Rylee Grays (22) scores against DeSoto as DeSoto defeated Pearland in Girls basketball: UIL Class 6A state semifinal game on Friday, March 3,2023 at the Alamodome. By Travis Tyler - Staff Writer. This was a city pulling behind a team that, as running back Qualon Farrar put it after the game, came from dark days and hard times, and we hit the top.. Dec 14, 2022. Operation 60,000 is underway. The Golden Bears had one of the largest signing classes across the Lone Star State, when nine players signed letters of intent. Pearland head coach Jere' Adams gives her team instruction as DeSoto defeated Pearland in Girls basketball: UIL Class 6A state semifinal game on Friday, March 3,2023 at the Alamodome. Aubrey 57, Van Alstyne 50. And Mobley, who had ripped off his tan suit jacket off and flung it upward toward the jumbotron once the game ended, sprinted circles around the court. 5 for Madison. 10:37 PM on Mar 3, 2023 CST Updated 24 minutes ago. The taller DeSoto team repeatedly found itself shooting high-percentage shots because it could pass over Pearlands defenders. The winners of those brackets then meet at the Alamodome in San Antonio for the state title. Thats state title No. Still, PN-G has yet to see an offensive line all season as powerful as SOCs. Its either going to be a free throw, or a put back rebound. One of the most dominant Texas high school teams in recent memory. I think it feels good for the state to get that matchup, too. Cole (32-9) had a look at a tying basket with under five seconds left, but it fell short of the rim. Darrell Arthur has gone on to much larger acclaim. Madison senior Latrelle Wright, the teams leading scorer in the regular season, drilled a 3-pointer on the run with 48 seconds left in the game to make the score 51-51. On Saturday, South Oak Cliff earned the right to be called the very best in Texas. South Oak Cliff vs. Liberty Big-time recruits? Houston enters this weekend's back-to-back with the NBA's losingest record, and San Antonio has never had a worse mark at this point in the season. Everything about it felt good and will feel doubly so during the teams victory parade today. Your kids arent disciplined. We do ask that you be kind. Here's what I do know: South Oak Cliff is the sports story of the year in Dallas, and they would have claim to that distinction even had they not won DISD's first recognized state championship . Geter (19 points, 8 rebounds) was voted the games most valuable player by the media. They will another 11-5A game on Jan. 17 at South Oak Cliff. Kimball defeated South Oak Cliff 80-66 on Dec. 6 in a District 11-5A game. Shawn McFarland, SportsDay HS reporter. Tied 51-51 with 18 seconds left in the fourth quarter, a Cole foul sent Hunter to the free throw line with a chance to pull Madison ahead. Overview; . 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SOC (12-3) will defend its title against Port Neches-Groves (PN-G) (13-2), which beat Liberty Hill in the other semifinal earlier Friday night, 42-14, to prevent a rematch of last seasons championship game. Kimball defeats White 67-51. "We knew the end game," SOC coach Jason Todd said after his team defeated top-ranked Argyle (14-1), 14-6, in the state semifinals. 1-ranked San Antonio Clark at 8:30 p.m. Saturday. For more information, please refer to our Complete Comment Moderation Policy. She was more of a defensive player last year, but now shes a complete player.. What. PRO PHOTOGRAPHY. Most play at the 4A, 5A, and 6A levels. 2004-2005 4A Boys Basketball State Results; 2004-2005 4A Boys Basketball State Results . Overview; NFHS Coaching Unified; Media. We started off in the beginning not following that. Catch up on the day's news you need to know. Justin F. Kimball High School is a public secondary school in the Oak Cliff area of Dallas, Texas, United States.It enrolls students in grades 9-12, and is a part of the Dallas Independent School District.The school is named in honor of Justin Ford Kimball, a prominent citizen of Dallas, Texas, former school superintendent, and founder of a predecessor of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield . The Dallas Express is a non-profit organization funded by charitable support and advertising. Now, for the second time in just over a year, they have been dethroned. All three athletes were stars on the same team: Darrell Arthur, Kevin Rogers and Kendrake Johnigan. Life isnt fair, and football damn sure isnt, either. Friday's Semifinals. Port Neches-Groves (13-3) was seeking its first state championship since 1973, but South Oak Cliff repeated as Class 5A Division II state champions. We were moving our feet, but we also tried hard not to reach on defense, Holland said. Rhett Shank, also named All-Tournament Team, led Keller with 18 points. Both teams have claimed to be sending massive crowds for Fridays game, which is not surprising given that SOC drew a crowd of 45,769 last year in its championship game win at AT&T Stadium. I was open, saw it, dropped it. No. On 1/21, the South Oak Cliff varsity basketball team won their away conference game against Jefferson (Dallas, TX) by a score of 87-34. In Friday's non-league match, the visiting Liberty Redhawks basketball team scored a close 65-63 victory over the South Oak Cliff Bears. The Defender men took the crown winning . SOC coach Todd believes there will be a new record after Friday night. Heres what I do know: South Oak Cliff is the sports story of the year in Dallas, and they would have claim to that distinction even had they not won DISDs first recognized state championship since 1958 and first UIL state championship since 1950. One killed in crane collapse at under-construction North Texas elementary school, Exclusive: Former Texas CPS employees say nearly 70 'children without placement' are being housed in motel rooms paid for by state, Truck driver describes frightening Thursday night storm-related crash in McKinney. While most of the state will play tonight, so far 16 sites have . Southlake Carroll vs. Coppell, 6 p.m. Friday Round Rock . Grays scored seven of Pearlands nine points in the third quarter, but it didnt dent DeSotos lead which ballooned to 39-26. Jaden Juarez scored 13 to lead Martin with Cody Stevens adding 11 and Kordelius Jefferson chipping in with eight. From there, DeSoto was in complete control. I latched onto SOCs story for the same reason tens of thousands filled the Death Star Saturday and thousands more watched at home on television. The South Oak Cliff (Dallas, TX) varsity basketball team won Thursday's neutral tournament game against Liberty (Frisco, TX) by a score of 64-56. UIL girls basketball state tournament (All games at the Alamodome in San Antonio) Class 6A semifinals. Cooper vs. Colleyville Heritage, 6 p.m. Friday View pregame, in-game and post-game details from the South Oak Cliff (Dallas, TX) vs. Liberty (Frisco, TX) playoff basketball game on Fri, 2/24/2023. On 2/10, the South Oak Cliff varsity basketball team won their away conference game against Hillcrest (Dallas, TX) by a score of 71-56. Now it's on Dallas to get to their level. 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Brings new meaning to the phrase Sunday Funday. She gets it done offensively and defensively for us. According to Mobley, Madisons win Saturday was the first time the top-ranked 3A program won a state title. Three months later, and there was Madison on the Alamodome court in San Antonio on Saturday. 58-49 (L) Life Oak Cliff vs. Paradise On 2/20, the Life Oak Cliff varsity basketball team lost their neutral playoff game against Paradise (TX) by a score of 58-49. Go Oak Cliffs annual Mardi Gras parade was on hold for a couple years during the pandemic. The final day of the Texas High School football season has arrived and there will be plenty of intriguing storylines to follow during the three state title games set to take place. Stats are entered by the coach or designated team statistician in the admin. 2023 High School Basketball State Tournament. The South Oak Cliff Golden Bears are UIL State Champions again After a season full of grit, heart, and determination, the South Oak Cliff Golden Bears are the UIL 5A, Division II Football State Champions for the second consecutive year. Dallas Oak Cliff Faith Family 77, Anna 46. 1 in the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches 3A poll. He joined The Dallas Morning News after covering UConn basketball, football and high school sports for The Hartford Courant. A 14-4 run by Marshall from there closed out the game and secured the Orange Divisions third place. "I saw the clock hit zero, and us having more points than they did," Mobley said. Keller couldnt overcome the slow first quarter, scoring only seven points and shooting just 30 percent from the field in the first half while Marshall shot better than 60 percent. Those in the latter camp too often come from resource-scarce neighborhoods like South Oak Cliff for reasons that have little to do with individuals and everything to do with entrenched, inequitable systems. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. Honestly, we would have.. We welcome and appreciate comments onThe Dallas Express as part of a healthy dialogue. Thats kind of our theme now greatness never graduates.. After starting 0-3, South Oak Cliff (SOC) has won 12 straight to return to the 5A Division II state championship for the second consecutive year. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); document.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); 2023 Dallas Express. Today's Texas High School Boys Basketball State ChampionshipsThe Oak Cliff Faith Family Academy (Dallas, TX) varsity basketball team has a home playoff game vs. Sulphur Springs (TX) on Friday, March 3 @ 6p.This game is a part of the \"2023 UIL Texas Boys State Basketball Championships - 2023 Boys BB 4A Reg. South Oak Cliff takes on Port Neches Grove at AT&T Stadium in hopes of bringing home their second 5A Division II state championship. No sports story in town is more delightful. Gallery: Mardi Gras Parade Returns to Oak Cliff for 2022, The Golden Bears Head to Arlington Tonight to Attempt a Repeat. DeSoto vs. Cypress Springs, 5:30 p.m. Friday Find more high school sports coverage from The Dallas Morning News here. 2 team in America. I think that theyre a good team, and they capitalized on turnovers and second-chance opportunities. DeSoto held Pearland (35-4) to 31% shooting (9 for 29) from the field. The two best teams finally making it to the state championship.. 2. A Dallas Independent School District (DISD) team had never made back-to-back state championship appearances since Booker T. Washington did three years in a row from 1956-58 in the Prairie View Interscholastic League. MaxPreps is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Is Dallas becoming unaffordable due to rising housing costs, inflation and stagnating pay? SAN ANTONIO Forget that DeSotos entire roster is underclassmen when youre blessed with a plethora of talented athletes, its difficult for an opponent to find many opportunities. MP Stats for iPad Stat keeping for basketball teams. The celebrations.