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. He pulls up for a 3-pointer to tie the game at 51-51. Catch up on the day's news you need to know. last years state semifinal that DeSoto won 56-47. 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. SAN ANTONIO Rodney Geter watched in December as South Oak Cliffs football team won a state championship. Live on NFHS Network. Mobley said Thursday, after the teams state semifinal win over Wichita Falls City View, that hed like to see Cole in the final on Saturday. And he came back and said, Coach, I want to experience that.. When not reading spy novels, he enjoys grilling steak and salmon for his stunningly beautiful wife. This win marks Dallas ISD history as the Golden Bears are the first to win consecutive championships. Friday's Semifinals. B. Formed in 2021, we provide fact-based, non-partisan news. The 2005 state championship title will now be awarded to San Antonio Sam Houston. I used to tell them, everybody wanted to be ranked No. It is a safe bet that the majority of teams that won state championships this year have their own practice field. Godley vs. Sunnyvale, 8 p.m. Friday, Regional Semifinals: 7 p.m., Saturday, February 25. 76. 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. 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. The win was Madisons fifth state title as a program, and first since 2019. Grays led Pearland with 12 points, Hardy scored eight, Tucker finished with seven, Bonner added five and Eliece Perry scored three. We welcome and appreciate comments onThe Dallas Express as part of a healthy dialogue. South Oak Cliff Is Dallas Best Sports Story of 2021. @SportsDayHS @DeSotoEaglesGBB @desotoisdeagles @ihss_dfw @Tabchoops pic.twitter.com/ePZhZf5Z7a. 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. DeSoto has been led all season by its Fab Four freshmen Rieyan DeSouze, Amari Byles, Kamora KP Pruitt and Amayah Garcia. No Pearland player was able to score from the field in the second half other than Grays because of DeSotos length and athleticism. 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. Madison opened the first quarter on a 8-0 scoring run and held Cole scoreless for the first four-and-a-half minutes of the game. 14-ranked South Oak Cliff fell to 11-4. On 1/14, the South Oak Cliff varsity basketball team won their home conference game against Sunset (Dallas, TX) by a score of 63-40. Lead attorney David Feldman says he was surprised by what he found. In Friday's non-league match, the visiting Liberty Redhawks basketball team scored a close 65-63 victory over the South Oak Cliff Bears. Dallas created SOC, and now its on Dallas to work toward a more equitable future for its state champions. We pressed and wanted to get uptempo, and we arranged our press a little bit where she wasnt able to be the press breaker.. NBC 5's Pat Doney talks. But through my experience, the No. Is Dallas becoming unaffordable due to rising housing costs, inflation and stagnating pay? Keller vs. Little Elm, 8 p.m. Friday, Regional Finals: 1 p.m., Saturday, February 25, 5A Region II Tournament. We started off in the beginning not following that. District reports also confirmed unauthorized pep rally fundraisers that Moten used to fund personal gambling trips. Go Oak Cliffs annual Mardi Gras parade was on hold for a couple years during the pandemic. GIRLS Some people get more than they deserve; others, far less. Boys basketball | Image by U.I.L. 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. Kimball defeats White 67-51. 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. 1 in the state, because we wanted to be ranked No. Dallas Carter 65, Paris 36. February 24, 2023. South Oak Cliff beat Liberty Hill for its first state championship. DeSoto reached the state championship for the second time in 2019 when it lost to Converse Judson, 49-46, and in 2020, the Lady Eagles lost in the playoffs to eventual state champ Duncanville. 2005-2023 CBS Interactive. 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. But while the Golden Bears have won, Dallas has a long way to go. The girls teams have reached the regional semifinal stage of the tournament. A 14-4 run by Marshall from there closed out the game and secured the Orange Divisions third place. The two best teams finally making it to the state championship.. Tight calling of the game led to seven players combined picking up four fouls apiece and two South Oak Cliff players fouled out. 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. 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. South Oak Cliff 50. You dont have the right kind of kids. 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. Cedar Hill vs. Cypress Ranch, 7:30 p.m. Friday For more information, please refer to our Complete Comment Moderation Policy. 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. With the victory, Liberty improves its record to 27-6 on the campaign. 2 team in America. A DISD team has never won back-to-back titles. Overview; . 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. Cole (32-9) had a look at a tying basket with under five seconds left, but it fell short of the rim. 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. Richard and 5-foot-6 point guard Jayden Miller, who had nine points and five assists, also made the all-tournament team. The teams in the boys state playoff brackets are entering the Area Round (second round), with one team already in the regional quarterfinals. Brown also played well in foul trouble, finishing with 13 points and five assists, earning the tournament Most Valuable Players honors. DeSoto held Pearland (35-4) to 31% shooting (9 for 29) from the field. Ellison took a 24-20 lead into the half and continued to extend it throughout the second half. 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.. Kimball defeated South Oak Cliff 80-66 on Dec. 6 in a District 11-5A game. The Dallas area has a chance to win three state titles in one year for the first time since 2006. 1 in the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches 3A poll. 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. For four straight years they were the kings of the court. American Airlines Accused of 'Illegal' Race-Based Hiring Policies. SOC is the archetypal underdog story turned up to 11, a team that withstood and transcended conditions they never should have had to endure. 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. The Golden Bears of SOC allow 14.4 points per game, while PN-G allows 19.3 points per game. I previously worked at the Weatherford Democrat, Marshall News Messenger, Amarillo Globe-News and Arlington Morning News. 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. 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 . Meanwhile, PN-G shut down Liberty Hills vaunted Slot-T offense, allowing only two touchdowns. Monterey vs. Mansfield Timberview, 4 p.m. Friday 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, Inside Deep Ellum restaurant La Neta Cocina, now open in a big way. But I knew needed some help, because [Coles Silas Livingston] is tough. We just have to adjust.. West Mesquite 51, Woodrow Wilson . 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. While Pearland may not have played its best game of the season, it didnt lack for effort. I think that theyre a good team, and they capitalized on turnovers and second-chance opportunities. One of the things were focusing on is building a championship culture, Robinson said. Enjoy unlimited access to all of our incredible journalism, in print and digital. Ted Dunnam is sports editor of the Bay Area Citizen, Friendswood Journal and Pearland Journal. 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. South Oak Cliff (SOC) has become the first Dallas ISD school in history to win back-to-back state championships. What. ARLINGTON In a championship game dictated by defense, South Oak Cliff shut down Liberty Hill's vaunted rushing game to claim the first state championship in the Dallas school's. Dallas Oak Cliff Faith Family vs. Sulphur Springs, 6 p.m. Aubrey vs. Dallas Carter, 7:30 p.m. Saturday's Final. Sports. 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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They were underdogs because we, as a city, forced them into that role. I think it feels good for the state to get that matchup, too. 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. The all-time state championship attendance record was set in 2013 when Allen and Pearland drew a crowd of 54,347. Leading the character test was senior guard Barack Holland, who had a game-high 18 points, making his last six shots from the field as Kimball held off South Oak Cliff 58-50 in the boys-division final of the 82nd Annual Dallas ISD Holiday Invitational at the Ellis Davis Field House. 1 in the state, Mobley said. 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. 2. Neither were responsible for the teams two most important shots, though. 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 4 in the state and brought a 15-game winning streak into its first state semifinal since 1980. 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. All had their failing grades changed to passing on the same day, February 23, 2005, just days before the championship game. Your kids arent coachable. Since then, the Indians have been on a dominant 11-game win streak and are one win away from its first state title since 1975 under first-year head coach Jeff Joseph. Senior Pierre Hunter added 12 points on 5-for-6 shooting from the field. Smiths 15 points paced DeSoto and Amari Byles contributed 10. By Travis Tyler - Staff Writer. Find more high school sports coverage from The Dallas Morning News here. All rights reserved. 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. it only takes a minute to join. 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