Five-foot-7 Darryl Woods (Virginia Union) was a captain and only scored in half the games. In the 1959-60 season, Scotton emerged as the No. The first round of the DIAA Boys Basketball Tournament is being played Tuesday, Feb. 28. Watch this highlight video of the Dunbar (Dayton, OH) basketball team in its game Dunbar vs Thurgood-Marshall Game Highlights - Jan. 27, 2023 on Jan 27, 2023, Watch this highlight video of the Dunbar (Dayton, OH) basketball team in its game Dunbar vs Woodward Game Highlights - Jan. 24, 2023 on Jan 24, 2023. Guard Darren Lucas-White scored 19 to lead Fairmont Heights, and Yearlarndo Reed II added 11 points and nine rebounds. The Baltimore Banner may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. "That was our focus. Trailing 52-51, Elida went to McAdams in the final seconds. 2 The Eagles advanced to that stage for the third straight year and will face the winner of Saturdays game between Cincinnati Wyoming and Cincinnati Hughes. Vision 2020 (Strategic Plan) Business with the District; Divisions. On this night, Wiley would need to focus all his effort on defense. Watch this highlight video of the Dunbar (Dayton, OH) basketball team in its game Dunbar vs Pickerington North Game Highlights - Jan. 14, 2023 on Jan 14, 2023, Watch this highlight video of the Dunbar (Dayton, OH) basketball team in its game Dunbar vs Stivers School for the Arts Game Highlights - Jan. 17, 2023 on Jan 17, 2023. But the second bounced high off the rim. 1 team in the fall of 1981 with Camden (N.J.) at No. Dunbar boys basketball head coach Cyrus Jones Sr. receives the state championship trophy in 2018. Carver, whose biggest success over the last two decades was winning the Baltimore City Division III title in 2015, had a breakout season last winter, reaching the Class 2A North Region I final. Dunbar held Lexington to 11 points in the first half, was up by 35 after three quarters and cruised 74-35. Hes slept on, and he showed it tonight. teacher, was voted Best Dressed.. (Brian Krista, Baltimore Sun Media Group). Watch this highlight video of the Dunbar (Dayton, OH) basketball team in its game Dunbar vs Trotwood-Madison Game Highlights - Jan. 21, 2023 on Jan 21, 2023. 12 in the 1987 Draft and is the shortest player ever to play in the NBA. He said that trait showed against CJ. 21 at 24-3. The SCHSL championships are set for March 2-4 at USC Aiken and SCISA championships will be held in Sumter on Feb. 24-25. Offensively were kind of struggling, but were locked in defensively, Dixon said. Davis scored 24 and Drafton scored 20. About Us. Basketball; Football; Baseball; NC State: 1984 Parade All-American First Team. Dunbar (19-6) held No. Get the latest high school sports stories, photos and video from around the region. He continues to coach Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) basketball. Sparking the Bulldogs was deep-ball threat Reggie McAdams, who scored a game-high 24 points and buried four 3-pointers. "We fought through all that adversity. But their last miss was fateful. Already fouled out were power frontliners Deontae Teddy Hawkins (14 points, 12 rebounds) and Gary Akbar (10 points). The Bears defeated the Poets, 53-44, to advance Thursday's Class 2A North Region II championship game. 1 player in the county heading into the season in forward Billy Thompson, who would go on to help Louisville win the NCAA Championship in 1986. We just tried to switch things up to make them feel uncomfortable, and get them to do things that they're not used to doing," Jones said. In 3 of the first four games of the season,Williams went over 30 points, then versus DeMatha he had 14 as five players On 1/20, the Dunbar varsity basketball team lost their away conference game against Meadowdale (Dayton, OH) by a score of 60-54. McKee, president of the student council and voted Most Intellectual and Most All-round by his classmates, aspired to be a doctor. On 2/24, the Dunbar varsity basketball team won their neutral playoff game against Tippecanoe (Tipp City, OH) by a score of 47-38. The Bears upped the margin to 34-19 in the third after another Hilton-Bey basket, but the Poets closed the period on a 12-1 run, capped by Otis Toneys follow-up. It was like, wow, Yates said of McAdams miss. 3 seed Knights made it back to districts for the second straight year with a victory over the Lions at Springfield. We talked about it every day.. Being a Dunbar grad, he was able to bring that stability and that tradition to the program that only a Dunbar alum and former player could bring, she said. Wingate came over from Northern High. It was the season USA Today began its weekly Super 25 and it helped spread the Poets national notoriety. Dunbars starting lineup included three of those seniors Joshua Franklin Drafton, the high-flying big man and leading scorer; Robert Norman Wiley, the No. When Dunbar ventured up to Camden, the fans were laughing at 5-foot-3 point junior point guard Tyrone Muggsy Bogues (Wake Forest), but the Poets led by 33points at halftime and won 84-59 to end a 17-year Camden home winningstreak. At least two starters on that Calvert Hall team, including point guard James Pop Tubman and All-American Marc Money Wilson, chose to attend Calvert Hall over Dunbar. The culture has changed. Robert Hughes is the all-time leader, but Richard Duease and Freddy Johnson joins Monarchs leader with shot to overtake top spot. Dunbars next game is March 5 at Xavier against Cincinnati Woodward. The Poets also captured the King of the Bluegrass Holiday Tournament right before Christmas and won theJohnstown (Pa.) Tourney right after. He died in 2016. Koontz married Elizabeth Duncan in 1947. Dunbar 47, Tippecanoe 38: Tony Dixons second-seeded Wolverines are going to the district tournament for the first time since 2018. On 11/21, the Dunbar varsity basketball team lost their home non-conference game against Varsity Opponent by a score of 51-43. Last year, it was about competing, said Parker. 1 against one of the best high school schedules weve ever evaluated. In 1960-61, Dunbar made its third straight trip to the 2A championship game. Later that season, Calvert Hall was upset in the Alhambra Catholic Invitational and finished ranked No. WebOn 1/28, the Dunbar varsity basketball team lost their neutral non-conference game against Rich Township (Olympia Fields, IL) by a score of 84-52. The senior transfer from Trotwood-Madison had set winning a state title as his and his teammates ultimate goal. He also was Elidas quarterback and guided the Bulldogs into the D-III state semifinals against Springfield Shawnee. It was 18-7 early in the second after a Sands basket. Coach Jones was an excellent role model for our young men. Become a subscriber to watch games Live and On Demand, 2023 NFHS Network LLC NFHS Network is part of the CBS Sports Digital Network. That magnet program is how Dunbar attracted players and kept up with the parochial schools that could offer athletic scholarships. On 2/21, the Dunbar varsity basketball team won their neutral tournament game against Oakwood (Dayton, OH) by a score of 44-30. That would come later. Not having key guys come out, or even try out, that we were expecting, losing players you counted on the year before and expected to come back, having guys in your rotation at the beginning of the season who you lost because of injury it just was an up-and-down year," Jones said. Dunbar (19-6) held No. Although four of the Dunbar players reached their dreams of NBA ball, it was not always a smooth ride. It was fitting that Yates would provide the winning heroics. Things happen.. Head Coach . In 1969, he served as a sergeant in a signal brigade in Vietnam. Then, leading by two early in the third, Dunbar held the Hornets to one field goal over more than five minutes, embarking on a 10-2 run including eight points by Phillip to build a 10-point lead. While the documentary focuses on the humanitarian aspects of the game, we present facts about the basketball team and its on-court performance against the backdrop of this fascinating story about arguably the greatest high school basketball team of all-time. The S.C. High School League and SCISA basketball playoffs are under way. Scotton came off the bench to score seven. On 1/6, the Dunbar varsity basketball team won their home conference game against Western Hills (Fort Worth, TX) by a score of 87-54. Dunbar continues to dedicate its tournament games to the memory of teammate Daveontae Williams, who died Feb. 6. Click here for instructions on how to enable JavaScript in your browser. Meanwhile, CJ forced contested shots and kept Anderson from getting an open shot. 5 seed Bard, in its second season in program history, prevailed over No. Wylie graduated from Livingstone in 1963 with a biology degree and went on to earn additional degrees at Notre Dame and North Carolina A&T. When Lewis went No. The sixth man, Ammit Rufus Scotton, was the standout athlete of the junior class. WebList of OHSAA basketball champions. Dunbar boys basketball head coach Cyrus Jones Sr. receives the state championship trophy in 2018. They will play at Xavier against the winner of Saturdays game between Cincinnati Taft, the top seed in the Cincinnati sectionals, and Cincinnati McNicholas. Dunbar athletic director Dana Johnson was appreciative of the consistently fine work Jones put into the program. Pub. The district championship game was brutal. On 2/4, the Dunbar varsity basketball team won their away conference game against Western Hills (Fort Worth, TX) by a score of 69-47. And a trip to the state tournament at UD Arena became the expectation. Dunbar fell in the championship game to LaGrange, a school from the Kinston area. Wade had strictrules and the team never let up or played down to the competition. Competitive wise it was an unbelievable high school game, Szabo said. 195 - Nate Taylor (Center Hill High School) 22-3, Sr. On 1/30, the Dunbar varsity basketball team won their neutral conference game against Thurgood Marshall (Dayton, OH) by a score of 74-66. It conducts state championship competitions in all the OHSAA-sanctioned sports. EAST SPENCER It was March 14, 1959, East Spencers Dunbar High against Burlingtons Jordan Sellars High for the 2A state basketball championship for Black schools. Bogues went No. Michael Brown (Syracuse/Clemson), a 6-foot-3 junior who started on the 1982-83 team, transferred over from Cardinal Gibbons after the 1982season. We knew it was going to be hard.. High school basketball teams across the state began playing in their playoff tournaments earlier this week. 8 Oakwood to 30 points on Tuesday and made No. N.C. A&T was familiar ground to many of the Dunbar players. Ross, in his first season of organized ball, accounted for seven denials and pulled down a team-high eight rebounds. Day 106 Tuesday started slow for Carver, trailing 5-0 early. Florida. Official Contest Forfeiture Form. Junior Reggie Williams(Georgetown) really came on during the 1981-82 season, as the 6-foot-6 forward may have already been the teams best overall player. Dunbar was a small school to be playing for a 2A basketball title. On 2/21, the Dunbar varsity basketball team won their neutral playoff game against Alvarado (TX) by a score of 68-51. Williams, who was rated the No.4 player in the country by Bob Gibbons All-Star Sports, was the No. The glue was 6-foot-6junior center Tim Dawson (Miami), a leaper and tough player inside. Queens Street was down 32-17 at halftime, but scored 47 fast-breaking points in the second half. Rich Township 84 Dunbar 52 Final Box Score Jan 28, 2023 @ 7:42pm Stats Updated Dunbar's stats have been entered for the 84-52 loss vs. Rich Township on 1/28/2023 12:00 PM. Our whole season has boiled down to defensethats what we rely on, said Carver first-year coach Alvin Parker. Totals: 20 5-9 48. Required fields are marked *. Thats the flow of the game. Dunbar was themore physically imposing than Calvert Hall and better than it was in 1980-81, but only defeated one ranked team Camden. Thomasville was the first opponent in the district and ran headlong into a buzz saw. The top-seeded Eagles looked vulnerable with four minutes to play after Ponitz star and Wright State-bound guard DayJaun Anderson made a 3-pointer and a 12-footer to put the Panthers ahead 53-52. 4 Tipp work for every point it got Friday at Trent. I just try to play my role, said Ross, 6-foot-5, who hit a short jumper as part of Carvers decisive 18-6 fourth quarter run. Ponitz was the No. WebThe 1962 Boys State Basketball Championship team from Dunbar High School and the 1974 State Championship Baseball team from Monterey are the two teams going in this year. Once I saw the miss, you panic a little bit, said McAdams, a 6-foot-6 super senior whos headed to the University of Akron to play basketball. Medical Forms. On 2/24, the Dunbar varsity basketball team lost their neutral playoff game against Oak Cliff Faith Family Academy (Dallas, TX) by a score of 79-58. No. The 1959 Dunbar school yearbook is dedicated to Koontz an understanding teacher, a true friend, and the best coach any basketball team ever had., Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), High school girls soccer: Good starts for Rowan squads, High school basketball: Central Cabarrus boys still unbeaten, High school softball: Rowan schools get new season started, High school baseball: Carson, East open with wins. On 2/3, the Dunbar varsity basketball team won their home conference game against Ponitz Career Tech (Dayton, OH) by a score of 52-50. 4 Tipp work for every point it got Friday at Trent. 32 in the preseason Basketball Weekly rankings, No. 8 Oakwood to 30 points on Tuesday and made No. Stats are entered by the coach or designated team statistician in the admin. The backdrop to this story started in 1968 when the Baltimore riots broke out following the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. Calvert Hall (a boys Catholic school in Towson, Md.) Wingate was a second round pick (No. The documentary is about triumph in the face of real-life tragedy and overcoming extreme odds to see four players off the same high school team reach their dreams of the NBA. (Ulysses Munoz / The Baltimore Sun). Players off that talented 29-0 Dunbar team, however, didnt quite have post-high school success of the 1982-83 team. WebBasketball | Kentucky High School Athletic Association Basketball The 2017 Whitaker Bank/KHSAA Boys Sweet 16 State Basketball TournamentPhoto by Tim Webb/KHSAA Prev Next Basketball General Information General and Regular Season District Tournament Info, Instructions and Forms Region Tournament Info, Instructions and Forms 1 seed in DIAA Boys Basketball Tournament We started off strong defensively then had major breakdowns at the wrong time. On 12/29, the Dunbar varsity basketball team lost their neutral tournament game against LBJ Austin (Austin, TX) by a score of 66-61. 22 overall, even Wade was a bit in disbelief, but also quite proud of his former players. With its incredible talent, depth and production, Garf called them one of the top five teams of all-time. For us to come in here and battle, it means the world to me, he said. Eric Brewer also scored 15 and the Allen twins, Antaune and Antone, combined for 15. And there was nothing easy about Friday nights 65-57 victory over Ponitz in a sectional final at Trent Arena. 2 Camden late and won, 67-62. I want to say that everybody has been showing so much love.. Koontz coached three Dunbar teams to NCHSAC runner-up finishes, but the 1959 Tigers would be his only state champions. On 1/10, the Dunbar varsity basketball team won their away conference game against Diamond Hill-Jarvis (Fort Worth, TX) by a score of 83-23. He retired from the Bill Hefner Medical Center. Players and coaches of Paul Laurence Dunbar High Schoolsbasketball team, which on Sunday won its first boys Sweet Sixteen, toured the trophy around Dunbars Basketball Weekly, which began national rankings for the 1974-75 season, started out Calvert Hall as its No. With its 29-1 mark, USA Today made Were going to have a lot of games where were really going to need to dig down into who we are, and be us.. On 2/17, the Dunbar varsity basketball team won their neutral non-conference game against Franklin (OH) by a score of 77-32. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. The Bears extended the lead to 14 late as they finished with 12 blocks Tuesday. His first free throw with 11.8 seconds left rattled home to pull the teams even. The other leading options for Dunbar males after high school were Livingstone College, working for the railroad or in the mills or military service. 10 by The Washington Post, to 11 points over the next two quarters, keeping the defending state champions to a season low in scoring. by DIAA. What would have happened in 1981-82 if Dunbar had won that triple overtime game the priorseason? Bogues came over from Southern High after the 1981 season. 3 in the region behind Cardinal Gibbons of Baltimore. It was great to have that competition going against him.. Academic Services; Business Services; Human Six-foot-3Keith James (South Carolina/UNLV) was on the bench in 1982. Koontz never substituted. Six-foot-4 HermanHarried (Syracuse) was a 1984 Parade All-American but a back-up in 1983. Jones is looking forward to his next opportunity, saying he is open to coach at any level, whether it be middle school, high school or the college level. Boys Basketball Bracket Alignment. Once we made a mistake, it led to another and another.. Famed scout Howie Garfinkel called Williams, the kind of athletes candy bars are namedafter following his performances at Garfs 5-Star Camp in the summer of 1982. The original Dunbar High School, which closed in 1967 and had a Bearcats mascot, lost in state championship games in 1961 and 1963. Its hard to imagine anyone, however, could have predicted just how dominant the team would be. Calvert Hall went wire-to-wire as the nations No. WebDunbar High School, Dayton (OH) Basketball Players - RealGM Academic Services; Business Services; Human Resources; Dunbar High School Our Students Athletics Basketball - Boys. WebDunbar High School Basketball Dunbar Basketball OVERALL 16-6 0.73 Win % CONFERENCE 9-1 1st Dayton Public HOME6-1 AWAY6-4 NEUTRAL4-1 PF1408 PA1218 STREAK1W Prior to taking over as head coach, he was part four state titles and two Baltimore City titles as an assistant coach. netted double figures. Troys Peabody High was no match for Dunbar in the semifinals. COLLEGE PARK For most high school basketball players, success means lighting up scoreboards with gaudy offensive numbers. Return to Competition Form (Concussion) LHSAA Medical History Evaluation Form. It means the world to see my kids respond, to see the community come out and watch a basketball game like this. There was no senior superlative for best name, but that unofficially belonged to another senior reserve Franklin Roosevelt Davis. Thats where preseason positioning, national schedule and what happened in the past plays a big role in national rankings. There wasnt a ton of drama during Dunbars regular season. He did exactly as his coach instructed. That was our goal all year long. The Bears will play at Overlea Thursday for a spot in Saturdays 2A state quarterfinals. At it peak, the NCHSAC governed more than 100 member schools. 7 seed in the loaded Dayton brackets. Tuesday, the Bears showed it wasnt a fluke. Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. About Us. Jones said he has been considering stepping down the past few years re-evaluating each season as it comes and felt now was the right time to move on. But like they had all season, the Wolverines cranked up the defensive heat and answered with a game-changing 20-0 run. He answered to Bo.. Dunbar, which defeated the Bears, 45-41, during the regular season, trailed 34-19 in the third quarter Tuesday. I just took what they gave me," Phillip said. Carver has been under the radar this season with losses to city champ and undefeated City, city finalist Edmondson and Lake Clifton, which has won three straight state titles. The Poets struggled with numbers all season after losing some players to transfers and other reasons. Both teams defeated preseason No. Dunbar boys basketball coach Cyrus Jones Sr., who guided the Poets to five state championships and two Baltimore City championships in 12 years as head coach, announced he has stepped down from the position. Koontz had taken Dunbar to a title game in 1952, although that one had been a blowout out loss for the Tigers. The former bench player for Dunbar had participated in the 1992 NBA All-Star Game for the Boston Celtics. On 12/10, the Dunbar varsity basketball team lost their neutral tournament game against Andress (El Paso, TX) by a score of 71-64. Virgos Sailor of the Month.. That was our best defensive effort against a really good team, said Parker. Koontz didnt want to see a repeat of that. "When it's that time when we need to turn up our defense and energy, we're going to turn it up., College Park,MD-3/9/14- Hornets #2 Darius Holmes celebrates one of his teammate's 3 point shots in the first half. Spears says his program is all about us, and that he and his players take everything they do seriously. On 2/7, the Dunbar varsity basketball team won their home conference game against Young Men's Leadership Academy (Fort Worth, TX) by a score of 66-48. WebDunbar High School, Baltimore (MD) Basketball Players - RealGM Calvert Hall defeated DeMatha, 82-76, to win Alhambra and clinch thenational title. The Bears will play at Overlea Thursday for the region title and a spot in Saturday's state quarterfinals. "It's really been the key to helping us win all season., We take a lot of pride in our defense," forward Jamal West Jr. said. Wylie became one of the finest basketball players in Livingstone College history and was inducted into the schools Sports Hall of Fame in 2006. They went 16-0 and prepared to host the district tournament on their home floor. It was a difficult team to defend. Weve talked a lot about getting everybodys best shot, and we sure got Ponitzs best shot.. Dunbar seemed to be a heavy favorite, but Elida (24-4) was in great position to rock the Wolverines world after mounting a 35-24 lead early in the third quarter. On 2/14, the Dunbar varsity basketball team won their neutral conference game against Benbrook (TX) by a score of 73-44. And thats what, as a coach, you got to love because defense wins games, defense was championships. WebOn 2/21, the Dunbar varsity basketball team won their neutral playoff game against Alvarado (TX) by a score of 68-51. College Park,MD-3/9/14- Hornets #2 Darius Holmes celebrates one of his teammate's 3 point shots in the first half. The flip side is that the Wolverines are recently well below their 63.8 scoring average. Most play at the 4A, 5A, and 6A levels. This is the first time the Wolverines have finished a championship season undefeated: COLUMBUS Andre Yates didnt have time to think about his place in Dunbar basketball history. Carver Vo-Tech eliminated the Poets from the Class 2A state playoffs with a 53-44 victory in the North Region 2 semifinals in West Baltimore. On 2/10, the Dunbar varsity basketball team won their away conference game against Carter-Riverside (Fort Worth, TX) by a score of 101-67. If you have any questions, please call (202) 698-3762 PUBLIC ACCESS TO DUNBAR FACILITIES POOL Mon-Fri 6 am -8am & 5pm 9pm NO WEEKEND -TBA Stanley Clyne made four 3-pointers and scored 17 points to keep Tipp close until the final three minutes. One of Garrisons brothers, Lawson, was the first Black player to play for Salisburys professional minor league baseball teams. Afterward, you start to think, was it destiny? On 2/7, the Dunbar varsity basketball team won their away non-conference game against Urbana (OH) by a score of 45-40. In order to post comments, please make sure JavaScript and Cookies are enabled, and reload the page. 5A Pembroke Pines Charter. Had there been overtime, Dunbar would have been hurting. We put ourselves in position to win the game, but unfortunately sometimes it just doesnt go your way, Spears said. Coaching Staff. 4 pick of the 1987 NBA Draft by the Los Angeles Clippers. }, Miami), a leaper and tough player inside. Carver Vo-Tech eliminated the Poets from the Class 2A state playoffs with a 53-44 victory in the North Region 2 semifinals in West Baltimore. Defense sparks fourth quarter close to send Bears to Class 2A North Region final, Published on: March 01, 2023 10:49 AM EST|Updated on: March 01, 2023 3:18 PM EST. Dunbar played nationally-rankedFlint Hill (Oakton, Va.) at Morgan State in itssecond to last game of the season and crushed that club, 87-59. He passed away in September, 2019. Drafton entered the U.S. Army in 1961 for basic training at Fort Jackson, S.C. With its 29-1 mark, USA Today made Dunbar No. You can play your butts off and still come up short, but we proved that we belonged in the game.. 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