Lancaster, state champions in 2015 and 2016, went 11-1 in District 14-5A and lost to Memorial in last years postseason. With a BVM Sports account, submitting content to appear on our website is easier to keep track of and share. They don't have to do it," said one parent. 25 in the state, and Klein Oak is unranked. Kimball, based on past and present notoriety, is your favorite to advance out of this region. Reginald Samples Coach Howard is a graduate of Duncanville High School and has accomplished the impressive task of winning a . Duncanville ISD has now suspended the girls coaching staff and the former head coach, who was already suspended by the UIL last year but retained by the district as an employee in another role. Lake Highlands (30-3) is the favorite to win both Region I and the state championship. Yes, but: The University Interscholastic League . To break that streak, itll need to beat an Amarillo team that has gotten the best of it in recent years. "We believe our internal disciplinary measure was both substantial and appropriate. Black was in at 10 p.m. yesterday getting treatment and he played 38 minutes against the Aggies. February 25, 2023 - 1:13PM. Jaxson Davis, a 6-5 senior tight end on DeSotos state championship winning football team, averaged 16.6 points in DeSotos first three playoff wins. Duncanville is called the City of Champions. North Crowley has institutional experience, too. Coach Reginald Samples quickly established a winning culture with animpressive record in 2017. In the midst of an investigation into alleged recruiting violations . In a statement, Superintendent Dr. Marc Smith said: "I recently became aware of allegations regarding the Duncanville High School Girls Basketball coaches. Duncanville coach David Peavy was also given a one-year suspension. 972-708-2163 Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. In a statement, Duncanville ISD Superintendent Marc Smith said, "I recently became aware of allegations regarding the Duncanville High School girls basketball coaches. Coach Jordan Jackson is in his third year at Duncanville High School, and was the assistant coach in 2018. He is committed to building a championship team of character, class and one that gives total effort. The basketball team has been a perennial state power going all the way back to 1976. Big bad Duncanville, the nation's second-ranked boys basketball team per ESPN, will not conduct its annual throttling of 6A Region II due to a self-imposed postseason opt out. 2023 BVM Sports. During her suspension, Howard was reassigned to an unknown position within the district. 12 Red Oak (27-10) in one semifinal, and Frisco Memorial (20-16) will play No. Self-Morgan says the investigation had nothing to do with her decision to retire. Cypress Falls is No. DUNCANVILLE, Texas - The UIL handed down punishments for both the Duncanville boys and girls basketball teams for violating rules. It beat Carter 60-53 in the 2021 regional championship, too. During a UIL State Executive Committee meeting on Oct. 31, Duncanville boys basketball coach David Peavy was suspended for one year for playing a student who turned out to be an ineligible player. It would be a special season for the squad as they would go on to win the Texas Class 6A state title with an overall record of 32-7. Report this profile . 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, Dallas-area storylines to know for 2023 UIL boys basketball regional tournaments, the states top-ranked team in the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches poll. He has been teaching for twenty two years, fifteen of them at Duncanville. He is only the third boys soccer coach in Duncanville HS history. "I wouldn't expect it out of Duncanville due to all the championships they have. Coach Jacks is extremely grateful for the opportunity to continue with the winning traditions Duncanville High School. 576 Followers. The Duncanville girls team is currently ranked No. Its not just a title, its a way of life for our whole community.. Council PTABoard Meetings (Council Board members, local PTA Presidents) are held from 8:30-9:15 am and Council PTA General Meetings (Council Board, local PTA Presidents, Principals, another PTA representative, open to public) are held from 9:30-10:30 am. While at Arlington Heights she competed in volleyball, basketball, and track and field. Well deserved honor & not just for the Ws! Along with the suspension, the Committee also determined that the boys basketball program forfeits all games the student played, stripping the team of their 2022 6A state championship. Coach Scott Fahey is a 1997 graduate of Duncanville High School. North Carolina remains just on the outside of our updated bracketology with only Saturday's key game against rival Duke left on the schedule before the ACC tournament, needing at least a win against the Blue Devils and perhaps one more victory in . Jackson played professionally in the . The UIL found it violated recruiting rules and practice restrictions. The UIL in 2022 ruled the boys team used an ineligible player. It beat state-ranked Keller 80-78 in overtime to advance past the quarterfinals. The states eighth-ranked 3A team will play unranked Hooks (30-5) in the semifinals, and would have the winner of Whitesboro and Mineola if it were to advance. Coach Fahey continued his playing career after high school, playing two years in junior college (Howard County and Brookhaven CC) and two years at Northwood University, earning 1st Team All-Conference Honors in the Western Junior College Athletic Conference, the North Texas Junior College Athletic Conference, and the Red River Athletic Conference. DUNCANVILLE, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) - Duncanville High basketball coach David Peavy can put trophies out for the last three years. Duncanville Girls Basketball Head Coach Cathy Self-Morgan is resigning her position with intent to retire. 2-ranked player in Texas and the 15th-ranked player nationally last year, according 247 Sports. stakes is high vinyl. Last October, the UIL banned the program from the postseason and put it on probation for three years. Shawn covers preps for SportsDay HS. John Jacks The boys basketball team currently ranked third in the nation has a self-imposed district ban from the playoffs following another UIL investigation. The district disputes that call saying, "the player's eligibility was the subject of court action. McKinney High School will now be named the state champs. She did admit it was her responsibility to check what is posted on the team's social media page. Tommy Brakels team has won 27 games or more in nine consecutive seasons and played in the regional finals last season. It finished fourth in District 10-5A (with just a one-game difference between it and fifth-place Frisco Independence), but beat state-ranked Carrollton Newman Smith, Woodrow Wilson and Frisco Liberty its district champion in the first three rounds. Previously with Dekaney High School in Houston, Peavey made his Duncanville head coaching debut during the 2018-19 season. 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Worth, Oct. 31. Howard denied it was a try-out for the team, calling it just an open gym. Under his leadership, the Duncanville High School . Duncanville - 6A 2021-2022 Boys Basketball Team Information Coach: David Peavy Assistant Coach(es): Neiman Ford, Chris Thomas, Daniel Moore, Emmanuel Cosme, Charles Hill Mascot: Panthers Colors: Red & Royal Blue Tournament Appearances: 9 (1991, 97, 99, 2000, 07, 19, 20, 21, 22) jjackson@duncanvilleisd.org. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Duncanville Team Penalties. Coach Howard and her lovely wife Jamira have a beautiful son and daughter who both attend Duncanville ISD. a three-star Butler signee who led the Dallas-area in scoring this regular season with 28.6 points per game. At a meeting on Monday, the UIL decided the Duncanville boys basketball team will forfeit all games from the 2021-2022 season in which the team played an ineligible player. Coach Thrasher believes in building athletes that demonstrate strong character on the field and in the classroom and enjoys spending time with his wife, Sara, and his son, Cayden. The thousands of young ladies you have impacted in 42 years of coaching have made generational change for the better. The Duncanville Panthers have been stripped of their 2021-22 Class 6A Texas high school boys basketball state title and head coach David Peavy has been suspended for the upcoming season in a ruling handed down Monday by the University Interscholastic League.. Its a testament to the work all of our guys have done. Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. Former Duncanville High School girls basketball . "Regardless of the title, we could not have been more proud of this teams effort and accomplishments," McKinney officials said. The Duncanville girls team is currently ranked No. When we learned about the allegations, the District immediately began an investigation. 4 in the state by the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches. He brings more than 25years of successful coaching experience at the high school and collegiate levels. 4 in the coaches' rankings. 3. . It was one of three state-ranked teams in District 14-5A, including Lancaster and Forney (which Red Oak beat in the regional quarterfinals), and went 2-3 overall against the other two. But Peavy doesnt take all the credit. And on the other side of the bracket? tgammon@duncanvilleisd.org, Jordan Jackson Faith Family, the states top-ranked 4A team, and Carter, ranked second, are on track for a third-straight meeting in the 4A Region II title game. Follow Zack Poff on Twitter. Junior center Doryan Onwuchekwa is a four-star recruit; senior forward Jadyn Toppin is a three-star New Mexico signee, and junior point guard Isaac Williams holds scholarship offers from Nebraska, Mississippi State and Tulsa. More information was not released. Duncanville ISD is once again in the spotlight. Because of that, Duncanville is stripped of its 2022 6A state championship. Both teams handled their business in Tuesdays quarterfinals. He coached at Kennemer Middle Schoolfrom 2005-2007 before coming to coach at Duncanville HS in 2008. It features top-end talent (five-star junior guard Tre Johnson, the nations top prospect in his class) and depth (three-star senior center Samson Aletan, three-star junior guard Jaylen Washington and senior guard Quinton Perkins). She received a scholarship to Texas State University for Track and Field, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. Duncanville is by far the best basketball job in the country, Peavy said. The boys basketball team at Duncanville High School is third best in the country, the only Texas team in the top 20 programs, per an ESPN ranking. Its District 11-6A . 2, and Paul VI dropped to No. While attending DBU he competed on the cross country and track teams. 972-708-2173 It hasnt played in a regional final since 2007, and has lost in the regional semifinals in its last six trips. In 2019, longtime Duncanville girls coach Cathy Self Morgan was suspended by the UIL over allegations of recruiting violations. Faith Family has as much (if not more) star talent than any 4A team in the state. My dad was in the Air Force as a dietitian and something happened with the basketball coach at his base, they asked him to be the coach, so he started coaching basketball, Peavy stated. During Samples time there, the Skyline football team participated in the state playoffs every year accumulating 19 playoff wins in six seasons. The Duncanville girls' basketball team had a perfect 12-0 record in district play before Duncanville ISD forced the team to forfeit its Tuesday night game against Skyline High School. However, we respect the Committee's decision that a longer suspension was appropriate. She plans to retire after 42 years in coaching and eight state titles. Benjamin Thrasher Coach Brookins was a 1998 NCAA Track and Field Conference Champion in the 400 meter hurdles and a NCAA All-American that year. 972-708-2164 Stay connected with BVM Sports: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram, {"rules": {"password": "required", "password_confirm": {"equalTo": "#registerPassword"}}}. . Find more high school sports coverage from The Dallas Morning News here. Former Duncanville Athletic Director Kevin Ozee tweeted high praise for Cathy Self-Morgan. Head coach David Peavy was suspended for a year and the team's 2022 state championship was stripped. The UIL investigation found Self-Morgan guilty. For 25 years, David Peavy has coached basketball at the high school level. / duncanville high school. Black's mother was dating Peavy at the time the senior was first ruled ineligible. A Pantherette has returned home to become the new head coach of the illustrious girls basketball program. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. At a special called Board of Trustees meeting today, LaJeanna Howard was named as the new Duncanville High School girls basketball head coach. February 13, 2019 / 10:30 PM Key Texas high school boys basketball games, computer rankings, stat leaders, schedules & scores - live & final. Last year, the UIL ruled him ineligible to play because of the nature of the transfer. There she also achieved All-Conference honors and ranks amongst the top ten in her college'srecords. Feb. 28, 2023 Updated: Feb. 28, 2023 8:05 p.m. North Shore football coach Jon . He said, "Thank you for 19 years of friendship and a great example of class, professionalism, and servant-leadership. "We respect the UIL decision, and moving forward we will improve the processes in place to ensure they meet the expectations of UIL rules and regulations as well as Duncanville ISD," Smith said. Pick your poison: the upset kings of Hebron (23-12), which knocked off state-ranked Allen (bi-district round) and Plano (regional quarterfinals) to get here, or Trophy Club Byron Nelson (29-7) and its high-scoring senior guard Finley Bizjack, a three-star Butler signee who led the Dallas-area in scoring this regular season with 28.6 points per game. Prior to retirement in 2010, Coach McNeely became the longest tenured Duncanville High School head basketball coach with 25 years. As result of Duncanville's forfeit, McKinney was named the new state champion by the UIL. DeSoto point guard Rieyan DeSouze (3) prepares to make a pass in the first quarter of a game against Montverde Academy at the Thanksgiving Hoopfest held at Duncanville High on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. Upon graduating he received a scholarship to play Soccer at Sterling College. Heis a graduate of the University of North Texas and earned a degree in Kinesiology. "They've been at the school since freshman. It lost to Kimball 73-70 in December. The UIL's executive committee also suspended boys coach David Peavy and girls coach LeJeanna Howard a year each over the violations. have felt as destined as this one may be. The girls' basketball team will also be suspended for from this year's playoffs for violating recruiting rules and practice restrictions. His brother Brandon played eight seasons of professional baseball,withthree seasons as a major league infielder/outfielder for the Baltimore Orioles. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. He is the Head Girls Soccer Coach at Duncanville High School and also is a Co-Advisor for The National Honor Society. Shawn McFarland, SportsDay HS reporter. Coach Passos has helped revitalize the Duncanville HS program for area, regional, state and national rankings. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. "We believe our internal disciplinary measure was both substantial and appropriate," the district said. Few regional championships in the Dallas area have felt as destined as this one may be. Hes had success at every stop, but recently the Duncanville High School head basketball coachs success has reached new heights with the Panther basketball program. Both Peavy and Howard didn't comment regarding their situations and wouldn't reveal who would take over during their suspensions. Coach Passos is a six-time District Coach of the Year and a Dallas Morning News and Star Telegram Coach of the Year. I knew right then at the age of 10 or 11 that I wanted to be a basketball coach.. npassos@duncanvilleisd.org. You will now be able to customize your experience on our website. During a disciplinary hearing with the UIL's state executive committee in Austin, the UIL handed down a number of punishments to the . He played for Duncanville HS for four years, earning 1st Team All-District Honors, District 6-5A MVP Honors, 1st Team All-Area Honors and All State Honors. Coach Peavy has led the Panther to the State Championship game in 2019, 2020, and 2021and has won two Championship titles. 1985 - October 3, 2022) was an American basketball player and coach. He credits their influence on helping him become who he is today. Clayton Brookins Carter (30-3) beat Paris 65-36 and will play Aubrey next. Hes had success at every stop, but recently the Duncanville High School head basketball coachs success has reached new heights with the Panther basketball program. DUNCANVILLE, Texas The top-ranked Duncanville boys basketball team had its 2022 state championship stripped, and the girls team was banned from this season's playoffs, in a ruling by the University Interscholastic League on Monday. The decision stemmed from rules that prohibit players changing schools for athletic purposes. Coach Howard is a graduate of Duncanville High School and has accomplished the impressive task of winning a state title as a player, an assistant coach, and a head coach. Its an honor for our entire program.. 1 ranked basketball team in the state, but they will not be playing in this year's playoffs. He graduated from Dallas Baptist University, where he competed on the collegiate level. talks to his coach as he takes the court for the second half of a high school basketball game between St . The Duncanville girls basketball team had a perfect 12-0 record in district play before Duncanville ISD forced the team to forfeit its Tuesday night game against Skyline High School. In a meeting in Austin, Texas, the executive committee ruled that Duncanville used an ineligible player five-star guard Anthony . Three-star UTEP signee David Terrell averaged 13.8 points, and senior guard Franck Emmou averaged 13.5. FOX 4 reached out to the UIL for more information but did not get a response. 972-708-3933 He is also very thankful for the opportunity that Coach Trent Sellers gave to him to be able to come to Duncanville, along with his mentorship and friendship over these two years. Is Dallas becoming unaffordable due to rising housing costs, inflation and stagnating pay? The district says the former head coach may have violated her suspension. Self-Morgan spent 19 years at Duncanville High School and led the team to five state championships. rsamples@duncanvilleisd.org. As the high school girls basketball postseason reaches its final weekend, SBLive set out to find the top wings/forwards in North Texas in the 2022-23 season.. After taking a look at the top point guards and shooting guards, SBLive Texas reporter Cody Thorn narrowed the list down to 10 selections and four honorable mention picks.Now, we've grouped them together and it's your turn to pick the . Howard was suspended for a year with three years of probation. From 2008-14, Ponder won four 2A state championships, but hasnt returned to the state tournament since it rose to 3A in 2014. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. If the result of the investigation reveals any wrongdoing by the Girls basketball coaches, Duncanville ISD will immediately self-report those issues to the UIL and institute strong corrective action.". During his tenure he revived the program he once competed for and led the school to State and National notoriety guiding numerous State Meet Gold Medal Winners and National Sprint and Hurdle Leaders. He added that the move was about becoming a family and not about adding to a win column. 972-708-2371 The UIL also suspended Duncanville High School head coach David Peavy for one year and will be on probation for three years. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and his Master of Education in Teaching from the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio. Matthew Smith. Coach Brookins is a 1999 graduate of Texas Christian University where he was a scholarship athlete earning a Bachelors of Science in Sports and Recreational Leadership. The Duncanville ISD Council PTA is made up of presidents over the campus PTA programs, campus principals, central office administrators, and PTA members who serve as Council Board members. As the head boys basketball coach at Duncanville High School, he led three Duncanville High School Panther teams to state championship victories in 1991, 1999, and 2007. How much do Duncanville ISD employees make? A battle-tested team, Summit hopes, will be the difference this year. Coach Passos is married with two children and resides in Mansfield, Texas. 972-708-2196 North Carolina still out, Arizona State joins field in this week's NCAA Tournament Bracketology. 1 in 4A) and Mansfield Legacy (No. After the UIL retroactive sfahey@duncanvilleisd.org. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. Kimball a state finalist in 2021 and a semifinalist in 2022 will bring a 24-game winning streak into Fridays game. 972-708-2363 Yes, but: The University Interscholastic League ruled in October that the team used an ineligible player last season, stripping the school of its 2022 title. The UIL announced punishments for both Duncanville's boys and girls basketball teams on Monday. A deep pool of challengers awaits though. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. It has always been Coach Howard's dream to give back to the Duncanville Pantherettes and the tradition the program carries. All rights reserved, the UIL banned Duncanvilles girls' basketball from the playoffs for one season, Click here to read more from our partners at the Dallas Morning News, UIL Rules Star Basketball Player Anthony Black Ineligible to Play for Duncanville, UIL Rules Anthony Black Ineligible to Play for Duncanville, 3 Children Killed, 2 Wounded in Ellis County Home; 1 in Custody: Sheriff, Texas House Plans to Pass Largest Property Tax Decrease Ever,' Speaker Phelan Says, Frisco to Open New State-of-the-Art Public Library This Saturday. DUNCANVILLE, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) - The Duncanville Pantherettes high school basketball program is looking for a new head coach. Duncanville's Athletic Director Dwight Weaver was given a public reprimand and the girls team as a whole will be on probation for the next three years. Coach Duff led the Lady Panther Softball team to their first playoff victory in 2016 and their first District Championship in 2017. While the Pantherettes are suspended from UIL . 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, Duncanville boys basketball team opts out of postseason play after getting title stripped, Duncanville boys basketball team stripped of state title, girls team banned from playoffs this season. DUNCANVILLE, Texas - A legend in Texas high school sports was suspended and her former team was put on probation Tuesday for recruiting violations. During the UIL meeting, Duncanville ISD's legal team even pointed out that Peavy only played Black when the TRO was upheld in the courts and sat him when it wasn't. David Peavy As a result, Duncanville ISD's superintendent announced in November that the team wouldn't . In last years state final win versus Wichita Falls Hirschi, Faith Family overwhelmed its opponent with sheer size and athleticism. 20. "I know the coach and his fiance's efforts to become a family. The news was first reported by Matt Stepp of Dave Campbell's Texas Football. Less than an hour earlier,the UIL banned Duncanvilles girls' basketball from the playoffs for one seasonand suspended coach LeJeanna Howard for the rest of this school year following an alleged recruiting violation. Its District 11-6A neighbors will look to carry that mantle. He believes in developing leaders and promoting discipline on and off the court. It returns just two contributors from last years team (senior point guard TJohnn Brown and senior center DaCannon Wickware), but has five players who average double-digit points per game: Brown (18.5), Barack Holland (11.9), Wickware (11.6), RJ Osborne (11.5) and Tylar Hankamer (10.7). Prior to his role at Duncanville, Coach Pena served as a Head Coach for volleyball, track and basketball in other districts. LaJeanna Howard972-708-2373lhoward@duncanvilleisd.org. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. Coach Jacks graduated from Howard University with his Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering. Along with the support of the community, Peavy recently was recognized as the MaxPreps National Coach of the Year. 5 Lancaster (24-7) in the other. 75-68 (W) Duncanville vs. Mansfield Legacy On 2/14, the Duncanville varsity basketball team won their home conference game against Mansfield Legacy (Mansfield, TX) by a score of 75-68 . However, the UIL did force the team to forfeit all games from the 2021-2022 season and give up their 2022 6A State Championship because they played with an ineligible player. Carter, though, has some of that itself. 2 Duncanville HS basketball coaches suspended for rule violations "I just think that this is their senior year," parent Tarasha Holland said. I and the Districts administration take these allegations seriously. Faith Family won last years iteration 70-56, then won the 4A state championship two games later. The Panthers should be the three-time reigning 6A state champs. 972-708-2373 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, according to Texas Association of Basketball Coaches poll, was suspended by the UIL over allegations, Residents prepare for Duncanville-DeSoto football game, highlighting community, WFAA's Friday Night Football to broadcast rivalry matchup between #9 Desoto and #3 Duncanville, 2022 Dallas ISD Athletics Hall of Fame features some big (and small) local sports legends. A new district investigation caused the girls' basketball coaches and former head coach to be put on leave and the team to forfeit their final game Tuesday night.
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