Cooper vs. Colleyville Heritage, 6 p.m. Friday by subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy. 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. When not reading spy novels, he enjoys grilling steak and salmon for his stunningly beautiful wife. Your kids arent disciplined. They just made a couple more plays at the end.. This win marks Dallas ISD history as the Golden Bears are the first to win consecutive championships. 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.. His arms pointed straight up in the air, and his tie flapped around his neck as he ran. 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. All rights reserved. I just tried to play smart on offense. 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. Gallery: Mardi Gras Parade Returns to Oak Cliff for 2022, The Golden Bears Head to Arlington Tonight to Attempt a Repeat. 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. Kimball defeats Heritage 75-72. Newly acquainted. Greg Riddle, SportsDayHS writer and editor. The two best teams finally making it to the state championship.. It is a safe bet that the majority of teams that won state championships this year have their own practice field. Still, PN-G has yet to see an offensive line all season as powerful as SOCs. B. The Oak Cliff community and high school football fans across North Texas are cheering on the Golden Bears' second straight 5A state title. Im proud of our ladies following the gameplan, DeSoto head coach Andrea Robinson said. Sulphur Springs 63, Dallas Pinkston 52. 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. 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. 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. 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. Its for the city, Mobley said as he lifted the championship trophy. 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. By Travis Tyler - Staff Writer. 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. Everything about it felt good and will feel doubly so during the teams victory parade today. The Golden Bears of SOC allow 14.4 points per game, while PN-G allows 19.3 points per game. CONFERENCE A Individual high score, game: 43, George Scott, McAdoo, 1960; John Ray Godfrey, Aspermont, 1962. Godley vs. Sunnyvale, 8 p.m. Friday, Regional Semifinals: 7 p.m., Saturday, February 25. The win was Madisons fifth state title as a program, and first since 2019. VYPE Live - 5A-2 Football State Championship: Liberty Hill vs. South Oak Cliff VYPE Live. The girls teams have reached the regional semifinal stage of the tournament. Rodney joined the celebration that South Oak Cliff was having during that championship run, Madison boys basketball coach Damien Mobley said. 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. We do ask that you be kind. American Airlines Accused of 'Illegal' Race-Based Hiring Policies. "And so we've notified the UIL, the University Interscholastic League, of our request to have the 2005 state title taken away," said Hinojosa. Stats are entered by the coach or designated team statistician in the admin. 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.. Smiths 15 points paced DeSoto and Amari Byles contributed 10. Go Oak Cliffs annual Mardi Gras parade was on hold for a couple years during the pandemic. 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 . She gets it done offensively and defensively for us. Your kids arent coachable. Feb. 9, 2023. It wasnt wasted. And he came back and said, Coach, I want to experience that.. American Airlines Accused of 'Illegal' Race-Based Hiring Policies. 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. DeSoto reached the state championship for the second time in 2019. 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 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. In the consolation championship Cedar Hill rolled past St. Marks 66-36. You dont have the right kind of kids. Cedar Hill vs. Cypress Ranch, 7:30 p.m. Friday The Dallas Express is a non-profit organization funded by charitable support and advertising. We were moving our feet, but we also tried hard not to reach on defense, Holland said. On Saturday, South Oak Cliff earned the right to be called the very best in Texas. Thats kind of our theme now greatness never graduates.. Brown also played well in foul trouble, finishing with 13 points and five assists, earning the tournament Most Valuable Players honors. DeSoto established as much as a 56-33 advantage in the closing quarter in securing the win. 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This game is a part of the "2023 UIL Texas Boys State Basketball Championships - 2023 Boys BB 5A Reg. 0:45, Q4 RIDICULOUS bucket from Latrelle Wright. 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. Kimball boys basketball coach Nick Smith said his team from last season would have lost to South Oak Cliff on Friday. Boys basketball | Image by U.I.L. Watch: South Oak Cliff 1977 state basketball championship - Oak Cliff. He was a key player on last year's NCAA national championship team at Kansas. "I saw the clock hit zero, and us having more points than they did," Mobley said. A conglomerate of Dallas-based fans hollered from the stands. I used to tell them, everybody wanted to be ranked No. The 2005 state championship title will now be awarded to San Antonio Sam Houston. Cole which made its fourth straight appearance at the state tournament this weekend rattled off seven straight points to start the second, and cut the Madison lead to just two points. 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. No spam, ever. 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. 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. We cant change the way refs calls games. No sports story in town is more delightful. @SportsDayHS @WeMadisonHoops @dallasathletics pic.twitter.com/HXrcnZK131. Dec 14, 2022. Pearland v DeSoto in Girls basketball: UIL Class 6A state semifinal game on Friday, March 3,2023 at the Alamodome. For four straight years they were the kings of the court. Madison spent the entirety of the year ranked No. 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. But weather will postpone a number of games across the state. Pearland Paige Bonner (4) battles Desoto Ma'Riya Vincent (21) for a rebound. But while the Golden Bears have won, Dallas has a long way to go. 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. Dallas Oak Cliff Faith Family 77, Anna 46. 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. Despite the loss, Pearland (35-4) completed the most successful season in school history. It feels good, Mobley said. Pearland Rylee Grays (22) shots over Desoto Amari Byles (24). Shawn McFarland, SportsDay HS reporter. 1 in the state, Mobley said. I previously worked at the Weatherford Democrat, Marshall News Messenger, Amarillo Globe-News and Arlington Morning News. SOC boasts more decorated athletes, with Texas commits Malik Muhammad and Billy Walton highlighting the defense. 1 & 2, 53-50 (L) South Oak Cliff vs. St. Vincent-St. Mary. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); document.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); 2023 Dallas Express. Please join us on the important journey to make Dallas a better place! 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. MaxPreps is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. 2023 UIL Texas Boys State Basketball Championships 2023 Boys BB 5A Reg. 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. Liberty defeats South Oak Cliff 65-63. 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. 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Frisco Liberty vs. South Oak Cliff, 7 p.m. Friday. Is Dallas becoming unaffordable due to rising housing costs, inflation and stagnating pay? GIRLS According to Mobley, Madisons win Saturday was the first time the top-ranked 3A program won a state title. The taller DeSoto team repeatedly found itself shooting high-percentage shots because it could pass over Pearlands defenders. The Duncanville historytheyve had that for years. The Dallas South Oak Cliff Golden Bears have been stripped of yet another state basketball championship. A 14-4 run by Marshall from there closed out the game and secured the Orange Divisions third place. 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. At the very least, their students attend classes in buildings that dont perpetually spring leaks. Live on NFHS Network. 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. Region II Tournament. If you enjoyed this article, please support us today! Malaysia is an anchor for us, Robinson said. So I called out a screen, [Livingston] didnt stay, he went back. PRO PHOTOGRAPHY. Not just because they won a state title, either. 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. 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. Pearland Paige Bonner (4) loses control of the ball in front of Desoto Mylasia Smith (00) as DeSoto defeated Pearland 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. Dallas Carter 65, Paris 36. The all-time state championship attendance record was set in 2013 when Allen and Pearland drew a crowd of 54,347. An impressive run to the semifinals in Day 2 ended with a 74-58 setback against Fort Bend Marshall, the states No. What. 10:37 PM on Mar 3, 2023 CST Updated 24 minutes ago. Both teams struggled to connect on shots in the second half compared to the first half, but Ellison was able to haul in 18 offensive rebounds in the game and had 14 second-chance points compared to eight second-chance points for Martin. Mylasia is an anchor for us as far as intensity. Catch up on the day's news you need to know. DeSoto has been led all season by its Fab Four freshmen Rieyan DeSouze, Amari Byles, Kamora KP Pruitt and Amayah Garcia. 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 Formed in 2021, we provide fact-based, non-partisan news. It just made it tough.. The Golden Bears' title in 2021 was first for a DISD school since 1958.. "We're champions. The Golden Bears achieved the rare feat of scoring two safeties in a game, including one in the third quarter to tie the game. 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. Ellison was led by Jamyron Keller with 19 points and nine rebounds and Deion Ware adding 14 points and seven boards. Some people get more than they deserve; others, far less. Jaden Juarez scored 13 to lead Martin with Cody Stevens adding 11 and Kordelius Jefferson chipping in with eight. Now, for the second time in just over a year, they have been dethroned. Even if theyd lost, Jason Todd and his Golden Bears transcended circumstances and boundaries that were set up to hold them back. 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. @SportsDayHS @WeMadisonHoops @LatrelleWright pic.twitter.com/oO1b1tE5fV, Well, I knew I was going to take a three, Wright said.