The Defender men took the crown winning . Formed in 2021, we provide fact-based, non-partisan news. The Golden Bears' title in 2021 was first for a DISD school since 1958.. Defensively, in the first half we needed to do a better job of closing down on the shooters and taking care of the ball.. The Colony 49, Frisco Heritage 38. We wanted to make sure we didnt let her catch it, Robinson said. Suite 2100 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. 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). "We're champions. South Oak Cliff High was stripped of its 2005 and 2006 state basketball championships after investigators determined Moten had coerced teachers into changing athletes' grades. Like SOC, PN-G started the season slowly, with its record sitting at 2-2 after a week- our loss. While Pearland may not have played its best game of the season, it didnt lack for effort. The teams in the boys state playoff brackets are entering the Area Round (second round), with one team already in the regional quarterfinals. Pearland guards Paige Bonner and Janae Tucker each scored two points to finish the half, but the Lady Oilers still faced a 29-19 deficit that only continued to swell in the closing 16 minutes. 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. Greg Riddle, SportsDayHS writer and editor. Kind to each other and to everyone else in your comments. At the very least, their students attend classes in buildings that dont perpetually spring leaks. On 1/4, the South Oak Cliff varsity basketball team lost their neutral non-conference game against St. Vincent-St. Mary (Akron, OH) by a score of 53-50. DeSoto (28-5), a team without any seniors, will take a 20-game playoff winning streak into the showdown. Cedar Hill vs. Cypress Ranch, 7:30 p.m. Friday Senior Trey Blackmore was one of four Cole players in double digits with a team-high 14 points. It was just my time to release everything Id wanted to release.. Tight calling of the game led to seven players combined picking up four fouls apiece and two South Oak Cliff players fouled out. For more information, please refer to our Complete Comment Moderation Policy. 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. Kind to each other and to everyone else in your comments. He was a key player on last year's NCAA national championship team at Kansas. South Oak Cliff (SOC) has become the first Dallas ISD school in history to win back-to-back state championships. 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. If you enjoyed this article, please support us today! The South Oak Cliff (Dallas, TX) varsity basketball team lost Friday's neutral playoff game against Liberty (Frisco, TX) by a score of 65-63. One of the most dominant Texas high school teams in recent memory. DeSoto, ranked No. Geter (19 points, 8 rebounds) was voted the games most valuable player by the media. Richard and 5-foot-6 point guard Jayden Miller, who had nine points and five assists, also made the all-tournament team. 6A Champions know how to get . The Dallas South Oak Cliff boys basketball team has made headlines for the last three years accompanied by the words 'state champions.' But a month before this year's high school playoffs. District reports also confirmed unauthorized pep rally fundraisers that Moten used to fund personal gambling trips. A Boston area native, Shawn graduated from Springfield College in 2018 and previously worked for The Boston Globe and Baseball America. NBC 5's Pat Doney talks. Dallas created SOC, and now its on Dallas to work toward a more equitable future for its state champions. She finished with 12 points and only eight field goal attempts before fouling out with 3:25 remaining. Dallas Oak Cliff Faith Family 77, Anna 46. Im proud of our ladies following the gameplan, DeSoto head coach Andrea Robinson said. February 24, 2023. All had their failing grades changed to passing on the same day, February 23, 2005, just days before the championship game. Shawn covers preps for SportsDay HS. Catch up on the day's news you need to know. This game is a part of the "2023 UIL Texas Boys State Basketball Championships - 2023 Boys BB 5A Reg. 1 & 2" tournament. Frisco Panther Creek vs. Pinkston, 6 p.m. Friday Kimball defeated South Oak Cliff 80-66 on Dec. 6 in a District 11-5A game. Round Rock . In the consolation championship Cedar Hill rolled past St. Marks 66-36. DaCannon Wickware added 11 points and 10 rebounds for Kimball. "And so we've notified the UIL, the University Interscholastic League, of our request to have the 2005 state title taken away," said Hinojosa. Most state championships: 5, Morton (1972, 77 as Conference 3A team, 1983, 86, 87 as Conference 2A team); Krum (1971, 78 as a Conference A team, 1994, 96, 98 as a Conference 2A team. The taller DeSoto team repeatedly found itself shooting high-percentage shots because it could pass over Pearlands defenders. Some people get more than they deserve; others, far less. Rodney joined the celebration that South Oak Cliff was having during that championship run, Madison boys basketball coach Damien Mobley said. Keller vs. Little Elm, 8 p.m. Friday, Regional Finals: 1 p.m., Saturday, February 25, 5A Tournament Game 2023 UIL Texas Boys State Basketball Championships 2023 Boys BB 3A Reg. 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. Tomorrow, both DeSoto and Duncanville will try for titles, too. Thats state title No. 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. Kimball defeats White 67-51. The brackets for the Colorado high school state basketball championships: Boys Class 6A First round Mountain Vista 59, Bear Creek 49 Ralston Valley 55, Cherry Creek 52 Valor Christian 102, Monarch . Godley vs. Sunnyvale, 8 p.m. Friday, Regional Semifinals: 7 p.m., Saturday, February 25. We pressed and wanted to get uptempo, and we arranged our press a little bit where she wasnt able to be the press breaker.. South Oak Cliff running back Qualon Farrar (4) heads to the end zone for a touchdown during a high school 5A division 2 state championship football game at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas . I cover high school sports as a reporter and help coordinate our coverage. Your kids arent disciplined. Big-time recruits? PN-G has won three state championships, but this is its first state title game appearance since 1999. West Mesquite 51, Woodrow Wilson . American Airlines Accused of 'Illegal' Race-Based Hiring Policies. We struggled to take care of the ball a little bit, Pearland head coach Jere Adams said. Two of them are now tarnished by evidence that ineligible athletes played a prominent role in two championship seasons. Formed in 2021, we provide fact-based, non-partisan news. Frisco Memorial vs. Dallas Wilson, 7 p.m . Heres what you need to know. After 6-3 senior post RyLee Grays pulled the Lady Oilers within 17-15 with a basket at 6:44 of the second period, DeSoto junior guard Mylasia Smith scored eight straight points, six coming on 3-pointers, as the Lady Eagles opened a 25-15 cushion. In 2022, DeSoto posted a 35-2 record and rolled to a 40-23 win over South Grand Prairie for the Class 6A title. Despite the loss, Pearland (35-4) completed the most successful season in school history. It wasnt wasted. 1 & 2, 53-50 (L) South Oak Cliff vs. St. Vincent-St. Mary. Its also a win for every inner-city program and every program that was told, You dont live in the right part of town. Life isnt fair, and football damn sure isnt, either. @SportsDayHS @WeMadisonHoops @dallasathletics pic.twitter.com/HXrcnZK131. CBSSPORTS.COM; 247SPORTS; MAXPREPS; FOLLOW MAXPREPS. "It's bogus," said Arthur, "just because I don't see how you can bring it up seven years later so I don't really don't have a comment on it right now.". 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. South Oak Cliff 50. Were a baby culture. 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 12/30, the South Oak Cliff varsity basketball team lost their neutral tournament game against Kimball (Dallas, TX) by a score of 58-50. They just made a couple more plays at the end.. Friday's Semifinals. Kimball defeated South Oak Cliff 80-66 on Dec. 6 in a District 11-5A game. With the victory, Liberty improves its record to 27-6 on the campaign. He saw how the city responded to Dallas ISDs first football title in 63 years. 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, All eyes on No. 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. B. . Boys basketball | Image by U.I.L. Its rattlesnake season in Texas. Is Dallas becoming unaffordable due to rising housing costs, inflation and stagnating pay? DeSoto has been led all season by its Fab Four freshmen Rieyan DeSouze, Amari Byles, Kamora KP Pruitt and Amayah Garcia. 3: See photos from DeSoto's Class 6A state semifinal win over Pearland, DeSotos chase for third straight title continues after rout of Pearland in 6A semifinals, four-star North Carolina signee RyLee Grays, Class 6A state semifinal at the Alamodome. Please help us by reporting the final score. 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. @SportsDayHS @WeMadisonHoops @LatrelleWright pic.twitter.com/oO1b1tE5fV, Well, I knew I was going to take a three, Wright said. It has played the No. Copyright 2023, D Magazine Partners, Inc. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. Formed in 2021, we provide fact-based, non-partisan news. 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. Fortunately for Smith, this seasons team gave a prime example of poise, especially in how to handle a tightly-called game with a lot of fouls. Superintendent Michael Hinojosa, who once reveled in the thrill of victory with the victorious team, now says it's difficult to acknowledge this defeat. Mobley and Madison got their chance to play the game that never happened. Catch up on the day's news you need to know. SOC boasts more decorated athletes, with Texas commits Malik Muhammad and Billy Walton highlighting the defense. PRO PHOTOGRAPHY. Feb. 9, 2023. Sulphur Springs 63, Dallas Pinkston 52. Overview; NFHS Coaching Unified; Media. 1 & 2 Paradise 58 Life Oak Cliff 49 Final Box Score Tournament Bracket Feb 21, 2023 @ 2:27am Arlington Sam Houston captured the silver-division title, beating Crandall 56-37 in the championship at Forester Field House. But they won, and they won with a group of kids who carry a team GPA over 3.0. In front of a loud crowd of 42,275 fans for the first Saturday State Title game, the South Oak Cliff Golden Bears defeated the Liberty Hill Panthers by a sore of 23-14 for South Oak Cliff's first ever state title and the first Dallas ISD football state championship title in 63 years. 0:45, Q4 RIDICULOUS bucket from Latrelle Wright. Its an opportunity to finish something off and do something that nobody in the city has ever done before, Todd said. 2. Our team brought our emotions back in and listened to the coaches. I thought we battled back, and thats what great teams do, Cole coach Noe Cantu said. Kimball defeats Heritage 75-72. Thirty seconds prior to Turners game-winner, Madison trailed Cole by three points. 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! But weather will postpone a number of games across the state. I saw the clock hit zero, and us having more points than they did, Mobley said. South Oak Cliff vs. Liberty "When we thrashed out all the facts we applied the UIL rules to those facts, there's no question that we had a clear case of ineligibility," said Feldman. BRB, checking 247Sports. On 2/21, the South Oak Cliff varsity basketball team won their home playoff game against Spruce (Dallas, TX) by a score of 78-41. High school basketball teams across the state began playing in their playoff tournaments earlier this week. Feb 24, 2023. Things settled a bit as the teams battled through three ties and three lead changes in the first half. The South Oak Cliff Golden Bears made history Friday night, becoming the first school in DISD to win two consecutive football state championships. The two best teams finally making it to the state championship.. it only takes a minute to join. Formed in 2021, we provide fact-based, non-partisan news. On 2/6, the South Oak Cliff varsity basketball team lost their home conference game against Jefferson (Dallas, TX) by a score of 90-74. 5A-II South Oak Cliff (12-3) vs Port Neches-Groves (13-2) (Photo: Jordan Scruggs, 247Sports) South Oak Cliff makes its second straight title appearance after debuting in the final last season. But PN-G showed it could limit powerful run games last week against Liberty Hill, giving up just 255 total yards in the game. 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. He joined The Dallas Morning News after covering UConn basketball, football and high school sports for The Hartford Courant. South Oak Cliff players celebrate winning the UIL Class 5A D2 state championship football game at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Friday, Dec. 16, 2022. I used to tell them, everybody wanted to be ranked No. Saturday also sent a message, one that Greg Tepper, managing editor of Dave Campbells Texas Football, articulated beautifully on the postgame broadcast: This is a win for South Oak Cliff, and this is a win for Dallas ISD. But I knew needed some help, because [Coles Silas Livingston] is tough. And he came back and said, Coach, I want to experience that.. Liberty defeats South Oak Cliff 65-63. We were moving our feet, but we also tried hard not to reach on defense, Holland said. Sports. 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 . Having played six teams from outside of Texas, as well as 11-time state champion Duncanville, DeSoto wasnt fazed by playing a Pearland team that was ranked No. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); document.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); 2023 Dallas Express. In the third-place game Red Oak edged Pinkston 66-63. Find more high school sports coverage from The Dallas Morning News here. Grays came in averaging 16.7 points, 10.8 rebounds and 1.2 blocks but was no match for a DeSoto defense that allows 36.8 points per game. 2 team in America. 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. Both teams are defensive juggernauts. What. A DISD team has never won back-to-back titles. The win was Madisons fifth state title as a program, and first since 2019. When Smith wasnt igniting the fast break with her four steals, she was effectively running DeSotos half-court offense. I think that theyre a good team, and they capitalized on turnovers and second-chance opportunities. 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The Dordt Defenders men's basketball team were also playing in the GPAC tournament national championship game facing Jamestown in Jamestown, North Dakota. Madison and Cole were slated to play in the 3A state championship game in 2020, but the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic cancelled the game. In their state semifinal matchups, SOC held an Argyle offense that averaged well over 400 yards a game to just two field goals and 188 yards of total offense on the night. Klein Oak takes down Mansfield Legacy at the buzzer, Beaumont United ends Jordan's historic season, The Breakfast Klub sues prominent City Hall consultant for fraud. The Dallas Express is a non-profit organization funded by charitable support and advertising. Pearland v DeSoto in Girls basketball: UIL Class 6A state semifinal game on Friday, March 3,2023 at the Alamodome. Find more high school sports coverage from The Dallas Morning News here. Champions know how to get back up.. 1 in the state, because we wanted to be ranked No. Until Saturday morning, I hadnt watched a second of South Oak Cliff football. In 2021, the Lady Eagles were 27-2 and captured the state crown for the first time with a 53-37 win against Cypress Creek. Find more high school sports coverage from The Dallas Morning News here. Brings new meaning to the phrase Sunday Funday. 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.. Kimball boys basketball coach Nick Smith said his team from last season would have lost to South Oak Cliff on Friday. "But they were very long and very physical. It is a safe bet that the majority of teams that won state championships this year have their own practice field. We welcome and appreciate comments onThe Dallas Express as part of a healthy dialogue. Subscribe, Like And Share. We cant change the way refs calls games. It feels good, Mobley said. However, DeSoto would end the quarter on an 8-2 run with 6-foot freshman Amayah Garcia and 6-2 freshman Kamora Garcia each hitting 3-pointers for a 15-11 Lady Eagles edge. We started off in the beginning not following that. Gallery: Mardi Gras Parade Returns to Oak Cliff for 2022, The Golden Bears Head to Arlington Tonight to Attempt a Repeat. The Field House, Texas A&M-Commerce. It will be a rematch of last years state semifinal that DeSoto won 56-47. Frisco Liberty vs. Mount Pleasant, 6 p.m. Friday Martin, suffering just its third loss of the year, started with a great defensive effort, blocking three of Ellisons first four shots and turning around and getting early baskets from Cody Stevens and Jeremiah Charles on the way to a 5-2 lead. by subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy. To view subscription options for The News and SportsDay, click here. 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 . Live on NFHS Network. Aubrey 57, Van Alstyne 50. Grays scored seven of Pearlands nine points in the third quarter, but it didnt dent DeSotos lead which ballooned to 39-26. Its either one situation thats going to separate the teams. A Dallas-area team has won the state title in the UIL's top classification in six of the last seven years. The reason, improper grade changes for top athletes, first brought to light by News 8 and now confirmed by an external DISD investigation. No spam, ever. Grays led Pearland with 12 points, Hardy scored eight, Tucker finished with seven, Bonner added five and Eliece Perry scored three. I just tried to play smart on offense. And the first title for Dallas ISD in more than 60 years. Holland and Tylar Hankamer also made the all-tournament team for Kimball (14-2), the top-ranked team in the TABC Class 5A state poll. South Oak Cliff Is Dallas Best Sports Story of 2021. Dallas Carter 65, Paris 36. Smiths 15 points paced DeSoto and Amari Byles contributed 10. 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.
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