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. 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. Semifinal . No spam, ever. Were really working to try to maintain greatness year in and year out. She was more defensive last year., Mylasia Smith is up to 15 points after this jumper gives DeSoto a 56-33 lead. Its either going to be a free throw, or a put back rebound. 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. 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. Superintendent Michael Hinojosa, who once reveled in the thrill of victory with the victorious team, now says it's difficult to acknowledge this defeat. The 5A Division II championship game will kick off at 7:00 p.m. CST on Friday from what is expected to be a packed AT&T Stadium in Arlington. I think we did play really hard, and we stayed together until the end, Grays said, and I appreciate that. Smith was as crucial a performer for DeSoto as anyone. 5 for Madison. Operation 60,000 is underway. 750 North St.Paul St. 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. 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SOC spent two years without a practice field, forced to bus students to other fields around town to squeeze sessions in, and they still dont have a watertight building six years after the student body staged a walkout following too many days of classes with buckets and trash cans set up to catch dripping water. 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.. This is a carousel. Dallas Carter 65, Paris 36. February 24, 2023. Ellison took a 24-20 lead into the half and continued to extend it throughout the second half. Go Oak Cliffs annual Mardi Gras parade was on hold for a couple years during the pandemic. "But they were very long and very physical. Updated: 6:18 PM CST December 14, 2021 DALLAS As South Oak Cliff heads to the 5A state championships this weekend, many in Dallas are celebrating, but it's also reminding a lot of. Neither were responsible for the teams two most important shots, though. Sulphur Springs 63, Dallas Pinkston 52. Kimball defeats Heritage 75-72. . 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. 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. If you enjoyed this article, please support us today! "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. 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. The Duncanville historytheyve had that for years. Feb 24, 2023. 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. A News 8 investigation uncovering the irregularities prompted Hinojosa to call for an external review by the Houston law firm Feldman, Rogers. Texas A&M commit Jayvon Thomas, Colorado pledge Taylor Starling, and SMU commit Abdul Muhammad also feature on the Golden Bear defense that will try to shut down a PN-G offense averaging 32.3 points per game in its four playoff wins. No Pearland player was able to score from the field in the second half other than Grays because of DeSotos length and athleticism. 10:37 PM on Mar 3, 2023 CST Updated 24 minutes ago. it only takes a minute to join. 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. Cole (32-9) had a look at a tying basket with under five seconds left, but it fell short of the rim. "We're champions. What. SOC will be playing for the entire city of Dallas. South Oak Cliff will try to be the first Dallas ISD school to win a second consecutive state championship. Golden Bear lineman Brione Ramsey-Brooks is a 6-foot-4, 380-pound TCU commit who creates holes for the three-headed rushing attack of Thomas, Tedrick Williams, and Danny Green. 76. SOC boasts more decorated athletes, with Texas commits Malik Muhammad and Billy Walton highlighting the defense. Everything about it felt good and will feel doubly so during the teams victory parade today. Kimball defeated South Oak Cliff 80-66 on Dec. 6 in a District 11-5A game. Heres what you need to know. Your kids arent coachable. 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. Arlington Sam Houston captured the silver-division title, beating Crandall 56-37 in the championship at Forester Field House. No. 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. Example video title will go here for this video. Some people get more than they deserve; others, far less. But while the Golden Bears have won, Dallas has a long way to go. 1 & 2 Paradise 58 Life Oak Cliff 49 Final Box Score Tournament Bracket Feb 21, 2023 @ 2:27am Not just because they won a state title, either. I was open, saw it, dropped it. We wanted to make sure we didnt let her catch it, Robinson said. Pearland v DeSoto in Girls basketball: UIL Class 6A state semifinal game on Friday, March 3,2023 at the Alamodome. So I called out a screen, [Livingston] didnt stay, he went back. Grays scored seven of Pearlands nine points in the third quarter, but it didnt dent DeSotos lead which ballooned to 39-26. Kimball defeats White 67-51. 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He saw how the city responded to Dallas ISDs first football title in 63 years. Even if theyd lost, Jason Todd and his Golden Bears transcended circumstances and boundaries that were set up to hold them back. The two-time defending state champions will battle Northside Clark for the crown. With DeSoto, Frisco Liberty (5A) and Sunnyvale (4A) playing Saturday, D-FW has a chance to sweep the state titles in the UILs top three classifications in the same year for the first time. 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 SOC offense has lacked a consistent pass game all season and has relied on a dominant rushing attack that averages 228 yards per game. Kimball defeated South Oak Cliff 80-66 on Dec. 6 in a District 11-5A game. Pearland Rylee Grays (22) reacts after scoring against DeSoto as DeSoto defeated Pearland in Girls basketball: UIL Class 6A state semifinal game on Friday, March 3,2023 at the Alamodome. 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. I have worked at The Dallas Morning News since 2000. Friday's Semifinals. We cant change the way refs calls games. . 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. I thought we battled back, and thats what great teams do, Cole coach Noe Cantu said. 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. Since 2011, teams in Dallas proper have won nine boys basketball titles. Join our VYPE Live crew for this Texas High School Football match-up on Saturday, December 18: 11AM - 5A-2 Football State Championship: Liberty Hill vs. South Oak Cliff . We do ask that you be kind. NBC 5's Pat Doney talks. Donate. Ted Dunnam is sports editor of the Bay Area Citizen, Friendswood Journal and Pearland Journal. 1 in the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches 3A poll. For many, thats where this story ends. The Golden Bears had one of the largest signing classes across the Lone Star State, when nine players signed letters of intent. Keller vs. Little Elm, 8 p.m. Friday, Regional Finals: 1 p.m., Saturday, February 25, 5A Life isnt fair, and football damn sure isnt, either. On 2/14, the South Oak Cliff varsity basketball team won their home conference game against Molina (Dallas, TX) by a score of 88-32. Dallas Oak Cliff Faith Family vs. Sulphur Springs, 6 p.m. Aubrey vs. Dallas Carter, 7:30 p.m. Saturday's Final. It has gone head-to-head with a McDonalds All-American. She fell one steal short of tying the 6A state tournament record. The 2005 state championship title will now be awarded to San Antonio Sam Houston. Things settled a bit as the teams battled through three ties and three lead changes in the first half. SAN ANTONIO DeSoto has faced the best the nation has to offer. See all the latest scores & stats from your favorite teams! South Oak . In Friday's non-league match, the visiting Liberty Redhawks basketball team scored a close 65-63 victory over the South Oak Cliff Bears. According to Mobley, Madisons win Saturday was the first time the top-ranked 3A program won a state title. Senior Trey Blackmore was one of four Cole players in double digits with a team-high 14 points. @SportsDayHS @WeMadisonHoops @LatrelleWright pic.twitter.com/oO1b1tE5fV, Well, I knew I was going to take a three, Wright said. South Oak Cliff was the birthplace of Blair's coaching style, and he found it important early on that his teams were "first class" from how they treated opponents down to how they dressed. DeSoto will be playing in its fourth state final in five years, having lost 49-46 to . "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 & 2" tournament. non-profit organization funded by charitable support and advertising. While Pearland may not have played its best game of the season, it didnt lack for effort. The two best teams finally making it to the state championship.. 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. American Airlines Accused of 'Illegal' Race-Based Hiring Policies. DeSoto will try to become the 13th school in UIL history to win three consecutive state titles when it faces state No. 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. With their city hosting the Final Four, the Cougars don't shy from national title talk. We welcome and appreciate comments onThe Dallas Express as part of a healthy dialogue. I used to tell them, everybody wanted to be ranked No. Frisco Liberty vs. South Oak Cliff, 7 p.m. Friday. 2004-2005 4A Boys Basketball State Results; 2004-2005 4A Boys Basketball State Results . 1 in the state, Mobley said. Catch up on the day's news you need to know. 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. On 2/24, the South Oak Cliff varsity basketball team lost their neutral playoff game against Liberty (Frisco, TX) by a score of 65-63. Senior Pierre Hunter added 12 points on 5-for-6 shooting from the field. We welcome and appreciate comments onThe Dallas Express as part of a healthy dialogue. Ellison was led by Jamyron Keller with 19 points and nine rebounds and Deion Ware adding 14 points and seven boards. In 2022, DeSoto posted a 35-2 record and rolled to a 40-23 win over South Grand Prairie for the Class 6A title. A conglomerate of Dallas-based fans hollered from the stands. Godley vs. Sunnyvale, 8 p.m. Friday, Regional Semifinals: 7 p.m., Saturday, February 25. DeSoto has reached the state finals in four of the past five years. 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. 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Eastwood vs. Byron Nelson, 5 p.m., Friday, February 24, Lake Highlands vs. Plano East, 6 p.m. Friday, Arlington Martin vs. Lewisville, 7 p.m. Friday, Harker Heights vs. Mesquite Horn, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Frenship vs. Chisholm Trail, 6 p.m., Saturday, February 25, Already in the regional quarterfinals: Mansfield Legacy, Fort Worth Brewer vs. Burleson Centennial, 7 p.m. Friday, Frisco Liberty vs. South Oak Cliff, 7 p.m. Friday, Frisco Memorial vs. Dallas Wilson, 7 p.m. Friday, Mansfield Timberview vs. Justin Northwest, 7 p.m. Friday, Dallas Kimball vs. Frisco Heritage, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Lancaster vs. John Tyler, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Mansfield Summit vs. Arlington Heights, 8 p.m. Friday, Dallas Lincoln vs. Paris, 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oak Cliff Faith vs. Fort Worth Dunbar, 7 p.m. Friday, Sulphur Springs vs. Wilmer-Hutchins, 7 p.m. Friday, Dallas Carter vs. Liberty-Eylau, 8 p.m. Friday, 3A "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.". @SportsDayHS @WeMadisonHoops @dallasathletics pic.twitter.com/HXrcnZK131. 0:45, Q4 RIDICULOUS bucket from Latrelle Wright. For more information, please refer to our Complete Comment Moderation Policy. She finished with 12 points and only eight field goal attempts before fouling out with 3:25 remaining. Please join us on the important journey to make Dallas a better place! Subscribe, Like And Share. By Cody Thorn DALLAS - The celebration of a second straight state championship for South Oak Cliff continued into National Signing Day.. 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 Three months later, and there was Madison on the Alamodome court in San Antonio on Saturday. 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. 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. His attempt bounced off the back of the rim, but sophomore Kordae Turner dove in from behind the 3-point line to recover the offensive rebound and lay it in for the go-ahead basket. From there, DeSoto was in complete control. The Colony 49, Frisco Heritage 38. Most play at the 4A, 5A, and 6A levels. Shawn McFarland, SportsDay HS reporter. 1-ranked San Antonio Clark at 8:30 p.m. Saturday. For a daily dose of the most relevant Dallas News! 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. Tight calling of the game led to seven players combined picking up four fouls apiece and two South Oak Cliff players fouled out. South Oak Cliff (SOC) has become the first Dallas ISD school in history to win back-to-back state championships. Pearland Janae Tucker (2) tries to get off a shot as DeSoto defeated Pearland in Girls basketball: UIL Class 6A state semifinal game on Friday, March 3,2023 at the Alamodome. Game. Liberty defeats South Oak Cliff 65-63. One person district officials may still pursue, however, is head coach James Mays II. Were champions. South Oak Cliff 50. 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. Until Saturday morning, I hadnt watched a second of South Oak Cliff football. They were underdogs because we, as a city, forced them into that role. 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. Cooper vs. Colleyville Heritage, 6 p.m. Friday 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. Region II Tournament. Brings new meaning to the phrase Sunday Funday. However, the SOC offense has not been as reliable and had two turnovers in the second half against Argyle that nearly cost it the game. 14-ranked South Oak Cliff fell to 11-4. B. DeSoto established as much as a 56-33 advantage in the closing quarter in securing the win. They just made a couple more plays at the end.. We have a bunch of mature kids, Smith said. Rhett Shank, also named All-Tournament Team, led Keller with 18 points. Holland even had the coup de grace with a putback with 11.4 seconds left to give Kimball a 58-48 edge, ensuring the Knights their first invitational title since 2011. DaCannon Wickware added 11 points and 10 rebounds for Kimball. @SportsDayHS @DeSotoEaglesGBB @desotoisdeagles @ihss_dfw @Tabchoops pic.twitter.com/ePZhZf5Z7a. 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. Today's Texas High School Boys Basketball State ChampionshipsThe Oak Cliff Faith Family Academy (Dallas, TX) varsity basketball team has a home playoff game . SAN ANTONIO Rodney Geter watched in December as South Oak Cliffs football team won a state championship. 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! 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. Formed in 2021, we provide fact-based, non-partisan news. I think that theyre a good team, and they capitalized on turnovers and second-chance opportunities. The reason, improper grade changes for top athletes, first brought to light by. 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. Gallery: Mardi Gras Parade Returns to Oak Cliff for 2022, The Golden Bears Head to Arlington Tonight to Attempt a Repeat. It has played the No. 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. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. South Oak Cliff vs. Liberty Madison spent the entirety of the year ranked No. We pressed and wanted to get uptempo, and we arranged our press a little bit where she wasnt able to be the press breaker.. In the consolation championship Cedar Hill rolled past St. Marks 66-36. He joined The Dallas Morning News after covering UConn basketball, football and high school sports for The Hartford Courant. 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. A Boston area native, Shawn graduated from Springfield College in 2018 and previously worked for The Boston Globe and Baseball America. The Dallas South Oak Cliff Golden Bears have been stripped of yet another state basketball championship. On 1/17, the South Oak Cliff varsity basketball team lost their home conference game against Kimball (Dallas, TX) by a score of 58-55. The attendance record will fall Friday night, coach Todd tweeted. The Field House, Texas A&M-Commerce. (As selected by the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches) Randy Alexander - Denton - Senior - 6-3 - Guard Karl Godine - Houston Kashmere - Junior - 6-3 - Forward Larry Harris - Dallas South Oak Cliff - Senior - 6-2 - Guard Mike Jones - San Antonio Jefferson - Senior - 6-2 - Guard Charles McMillian - Dallas South Oak Cliff - Senior - 6-3 - Guard A come-from-behind win to claim its . They combined for 30 points and 18 rebounds, but it was Smith who led the way with a game-high 17 points and seven steals. Mobley and Madison got their chance to play the game that never happened. The pride. DeSoto held Pearland (35-4) to 31% shooting (9 for 29) from the field. The put back rebound was what came today.. Honestly, we would have.. Its rattlesnake season in Texas. Darrell Arthur has gone on to much larger acclaim. Two of them are now tarnished by evidence that ineligible athletes played a prominent role in two championship seasons. Jaden Juarez scored 13 to lead Martin with Cody Stevens adding 11 and Kordelius Jefferson chipping in with eight. Thats state title 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. Frisco Liberty vs. Mount Pleasant, 6 p.m. Friday Making history is the most important thing to us, Smith said. Dallas Madison vs. Bells, 7 p.m. Friday. They will another 11-5A game on Jan. 17 at South Oak Cliff. Individual free throws, game: 16, Ken Miller, Kyle, 1951. At the very least, their students attend classes in buildings that dont perpetually spring leaks. This game is a part of the "2023 UIL Texas Boys State Basketball Championships - 2023 Boys BB 5A Reg. Newly acquainted. 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Watch: South Oak Cliff 1977 state basketball championship - Oak Cliff. STORY: https://bit.ly/3p9afVz Still, PN-G has yet to see an offensive line all season as powerful as SOCs. 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. The win was Madisons fifth state title as a program, and first since 2019. Richard and 5-foot-6 point guard Jayden Miller, who had nine points and five assists, also made the all-tournament team. 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. 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. GIRLS It was impossible not to feel happy for the players in those icy white hoodies sobbing tears of joy, holding up mocked-up newspaper headlines of their triumphs, gold medals draped around their necks or clenched between teeth. Aubrey 57, Van Alstyne 50. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. MaxPreps is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. On 1/10, the South Oak Cliff varsity basketball team won their home conference game against Hillcrest (Dallas, TX) by a score of 59-38. 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. Head coach? Greg Riddle, SportsDayHS writer and editor. Tournament Game 2023 UIL Texas Boys State Basketball Championships 2023 Boys BB 3A Reg. Smiths 15 points paced DeSoto and Amari Byles contributed 10. We struggled to take care of the ball a little bit, Pearland head coach Jere Adams said.