I dont win that award if we dont have the back-to-back-to-back seasons that we have had. February 8, 2023, 11:09 PM. Yes, but: The University Interscholastic League . Three-star UTEP signee David Terrell averaged 13.8 points, and senior guard Franck Emmou averaged 13.5. 972-708-3966 Joined December 2020. Howard, the girls coach, was suspended over a recruiting and "school practice and game restrictions" violations, according to a UIL news release. In its own investigation, the Duncanville Independent School District found insufficient evidence of any wrongdoing. I am very humbled and excited to be a part of such a winning environment at Duncanville. February 25, 2023 - 1:13PM. Peavy and Black's mother are now engaged, however. 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. Coach Howard is a graduate of Duncanville High School and has accomplished the impressive task of winning a . The TABC BOYS SHOWCASE will be held at Duncanville High School and Duncanville Fieldhouse with each team/player playing three regulation . DeSoto, ranked 16th in the state, was District 11-6As top playoff seed; Legacy, ranked 18th, was second. Coach Duff led the Lady Panther Softball team to their first playoff victory in 2016 and their first District Championship in 2017. He ultimately played due to court rulings. DeSoto (28-8) and Mansfield Legacy (25-9) have a chance to advance to the state tournament out of 6A Region II. Coach David Peavy joined the Duncanville ISD family in April 2018, coming from Dekaney High School in Spring ISD (Houston). The former players included professional basketball players, high school basketball coaches, a sports announcer, businessmen, parents of current players and more. The UIL's executive committee also suspended boys coach David Peavy and girls coach LeJeanna Howard a year each over the violations. Yvette Green Coach Yvette Green grew up in Fort Worth and graduated from Arlington Heights High School. His father, Clifton McNeely, was also a high school basketball coach and won four state championships. Campus PTA meetingsare held monthly at each campus, typically inthe evening. 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.. The University Interscholastic League handed the Duncanville Pantherettes girls basketball program a one-year postseason ban, three years probation and suspended head coach LaJeanna Howard for the 2022-23 Texas high school basketball season on Monday. 4 in the coaches' rankings. Covid . The Duncanville girls team is currently ranked No. The Duncanville boys team also faced its own penalties from the UIL. Coach Howard has been a head coach for 5 years and has been at the helm of the Duncanville Pantherettes since 2019 and led the Pantherettes to a 6A State Championship Title in 2020 . Lake Highlands hadnt advanced past the regional quarterfinals since 2009 before its win Tuesday over No. With Peavy still at the helm, you can expect the Duncanville Panthers to continue to compete for state titles. He believes in developing leaders and promoting discipline on and off the court. In 2014 she became the Girls Head Track and Field Coach. With only one loss last season, the Panthers defeated Westlake High school in the state championship game. Legend is not a strong enough title. Howard denied it was a try-out for the team, calling it just an open gym. In 2019, longtime Duncanville girls coach Cathy Self Morgan was suspended by the UIL over allegations of recruiting violations. At least one player from Arlington Bowie High School. Duncanville ISD did not elaborate on what led to this most recent investigation during her suspension. 972-708-2373 Monday, the UIL said that didn't change its initial ruling, and punished Duncanville ISD. 972-708-3969 Shawn covers preps for SportsDay HS. A trip to the state finals would be Summits first ever. The three-day invitational tournament is sponsored by Duncanville Lions Club, the City of Duncanville, Duncanville ISD, and the Duncanville Chamber of Commerce. His mother Carla has been an active volunteer in the school district and PTA for over 30 years. Coach Pena is a graduate of Duncanville High School and earned a Bachelor of Arts from Dallas Baptist University. Memorial senior Drew Steffe, a four-star guard signed to Texas Tech, can be a one-man wrecking crew offensively. Kimball, based on past and present notoriety, is your favorite to advance out of this region. Solomon: As he heads to Rice, Jon Kay exits North Shore a high school coaching legend. The game will be recorded as a 2-0 victory for McKinney. He said, "Thank you for 19 years of friendship and a great example of class, professionalism, and servant-leadership. "However, we respect the Committee's decision that a longer suspension was appropriate.". 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. David Peavy DUNCANVILLE, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) - Two Duncanville High School basketball coaches have been suspended for rule violations. Report this profile . Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. He is committed to building a championship team of character, class and one that gives total effort. Coach Thrasher has been teaching for nine years, with all nine of them being at Duncanville High School. Duncanville ISD is once again in the spotlight. It is not the first time Duncanville High School has had issues with the UIL. 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 . Summit (29-5) went 4-2 in those games, with losses to just Faith Family (No. No postseason ban was issued for the Duncanville boys. Huge congrats to @DavidPeavy20 on being named @MaxPreps National Coach of the Year after leading @DuncanvilleBB to another state title. It beat state-ranked Keller 80-78 in overtime to advance past the quarterfinals. North Crowley (31-6) isnt an easy semifinal assignment, though. tgammon@duncanvilleisd.org, Jordan Jackson The ineligible player, Anthony Black, now plays at the University of Arkansas. Trevor Gammon Mr. McNeely credits his father with teaching him the skills to navigate . The UIL also suspended Duncanville High School head coach David Peavy for one year and will be on probation for three years. One of the punishments is stripping the boys basketball team of their 2022 6A state championship. Black was in at 10 p.m. yesterday getting treatment and he played 38 minutes against the Aggies. cbrookins@duncanvilleisd.org. Nuno Passos Lake Highlands, the states top-ranked team in the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches poll, will play No. 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 . The district disputes that call saying, "the player's eligibility was the subject of court action. 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 statement, Duncanville ISD's Superintendent Marc Smith said he is glad the investigation is complete and wished the coach well in her retirement. Here are storylines to watch in regional tournaments that will be played Friday and Saturday. The Panthers should be the three-time reigning 6A state champs. Coach Peavy has led the Panther to the State Championship game in 2019, 2020, and 2021and has won two Championship titles. Carter, though, has some of that itself. It beat Carter 60-53 in the 2021 regional championship, too. 18 in 6A). Coach Brookins was a 1998 NCAA Track and Field Conference Champion in the 400 meter hurdles and a NCAA All-American that year. October 31, 2022 / 8:07 PM It has always been Coach Howard's dream to give back to the Duncanville Pantherettes and the tradition the program carries. Clayton Brookins Coach Green became part of the Duncanville family in 2012 as an assistant Track Coach. In fact, the Panthers will be set to defend their 2020-21 title. 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. Yes, but: The University Interscholastic League . He brings more than 25years of successful coaching experience at the high school and collegiate levels. But the Texas Supreme Court on Sept. 30 vacated that order, siding with the UIL's executive committee. The arena is named for the legendary girls' basketball . Tweets. 4. 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. But Peavy doesnt take all the credit. It lost to Kimball 73-70 in December. Coach Howard has been a head coach for 5 yearsand has been at the helm of the Duncanville Pantherettes since 2019 and led the Pantherettes to a 6A State Championship Title in 2020. then won the 4A state championship two games later, dethroned Madison, the reigning 3A state champion and the TABCs No. Coach Brookins also has a daughter Jordan and a son, Kelton. ", Thank you for 19 years of friendship and a great example of class, professionalism, and servant-leadership. The Skyline football team won six straight district titles. The district currently educates more than 12,800 students at 18 campuses: nine elementary, three intermediate, three middle schools, one high school, and two alternative . 1985 - October 3, 2022) was an American basketball player and coach. "Prior to today's hearing, Duncanville ISD had already internally acted to impose a substantial and appropriate disciplinary suspension for Coach Howard," Duncanville ISD released in a statement. Head Girls Basketball Coach, Duncanville High School. 1 ranked basketball team in the state, but they will not be playing in this year's playoffs. Coach Jacks graduated from Howard University with his Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering. 4 in the coaches' rankings. 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. 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. 972-708-2363 Shawn McFarland, SportsDay HS reporter. its win Tuesday over No. DUNCANVILLE, Texas Duncanville girls basketball coach LaJeanna Howard is under investigation after she allegedly violated her one-year UIL suspension, the school district announced on Tuesday. Black was a five-star recruit who signed with the University of Arkansas. "These are significant and unprecedented consequences for both programs, and students will suffer the most from today's decisions," said Duncanville ISD Superintendent Dr. Smith. FOX4 spoke to parents Monday afternoon picking up their children. 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. sfahey@duncanvilleisd.org. Choose your favorite sports and teams to follow to be able to see all of the content you want to enjoy first. Jerome Solomon , Staff writer. Itll play No. Feb 1. 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. Third time may be the charm for Legacy a 5A team one season ago as its had more time to work three-star TCU signee Isaiah Manning, a 6-7 forward, back into its lineup. John Jacks Scott Fahey As a result, Duncanville ISD's superintendent announced in November that the team wouldn't . The district did not fire Howard when the UIL punished her last October but rather gave her another position in the district while she served her suspension. 1 team, 68-53 in the quarterfinals on Tuesday. The district serves four communities: the entire city of Duncanville and portions of Dallas, Cedar Hill, and DeSoto. 7 Amarillo which it has lost to in the fourth round each of the last two seasons in the 5A Region I semifinals, and if it wins, has the winner of El Paso Chapin/Fort Worth O.D. The basketball team has been a perennial state power going all the way back to 1976. CBS 11 Sports Director Bill Jones tweeted out a statement from the retiring coach. The boys basketball team currently ranked third in the nation has a self-imposed district ban from the playoffs following another UIL investigation. 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. She received a scholarship to Texas State University for Track and Field, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. Stay connected with BVM Sports: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram, {"rules": {"password": "required", "password_confirm": {"equalTo": "#registerPassword"}}}. 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. He has taken several athletes to state in cross country and track. Follow Zack Poff on Twitter. 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, Dallas Cowboys focused on adding another dynamic offensive weapon. "They've been at the school since freshman. DUNCANVILLE, Texas (BVM) For 25 years, David Peavy has coached basketball at the high school level. Lake Highlands (30-3) is the favorite to win both Region I and the state championship. Point being: Expect, at the very least, competitive games. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Duncanville ISD: We engage, equip, and empower all scholars to achieve their unique potential. They don't have to do it," said one parent. Former Duncanville High School girls basketball . February 13, 2019 / 10:30 PM He believes the game of Golfteaches you character and integrity and it is a game that you can enjoy for your entire lifetime. McKinney school district officials in a statement Tuesday morning said they were made aware of the UIL ruling and will "acknowledge this honor" for the 2021-2022 McKinney boys team. Duncanville ISD refused to give any details about its investigation other than saying Howard potentially violated her one-year suspension by the UIL. North Crowley has institutional experience, too. The new girls program investigation comes after the district last November also created a new compliance officer position for that employee to make sure the athletic programs follow UIL rules. DeSoto beat Legacy both times the two played 84-68 in January and 84-74 in February. 11 5A team played one of the more impressive early-season slates with games against six state-ranked teams spread across three classifications: Keller, Allen, Trophy Club Byron Nelson, Mansfield Legacy, Lancaster and Faith Family. 576 Followers. The decision stemmed from rules that prohibit players changing schools for athletic purposes. Both Peavy and Howard didn't comment regarding their situations and wouldn't reveal who would take over during their suspensions. Top Stories in Dallas - Ft. Worth, Oct. 31. At all times that the student played at Duncanville, the player did so under a valid court order.". "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. 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. Duncanville ISD released a statement Monday evening saying prior to the hearing they already acted to impose a "substantial and appropriate disciplinary suspension for Coach Howard.". Duncanville High School forced to forfeit final girls' basketball game due to ongoing investigation. 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Duncanville Girls Basketball Head Coach Cathy Self-Morgan is resigning her position with intent to retire. Coach Jackson is very thankful to be a part of the Duncanville High School family and wants to do his best to continue the successful tennis program, but more importantly to try and impact young boys and girls to be their very best in the classroom, court, and in their life pursuits. In the midst of an investigation into alleged recruiting violations . 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. 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. The district currently educates more than 12,800 students at 18 campuses: nine elementary, three intermediate, three middle schools, one high school, and two alternative campuses. Its not just a title, its a way of life for our whole community.. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. DUNCANVILLE, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) - The Duncanville Pantherettes high school basketball program is looking for a new head coach. Both of his parents are coaches, and his Dad currently coaches tennis and cross-country at Stockdale High School. Prior to his role at Duncanville, Coach Pena served as a Head Coach for volleyball, track and basketball in other districts. rsamples@duncanvilleisd.org. 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. Earlier today it was ruled by the University Interscholastic League that the Duncanville boys' basketball team be stripped of its 2022 state championship and suspended its coach David Peavy. Find more high school sports coverage from The Dallas Morning News here. Whether its enough to beat a seasoned Lancaster team remains to be seen. As for the girls basketball team investigation, Duncanville ISD said it could not provide any additional information. Duncanville is called the City of Champions. NBCUniversal, Inc. The Duncanville boys were not issued a postseason ban. # Name Height Weight Year Previous school Hometown G: 0 Anthony Black: 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 198 lb (90 kg) Fr: Duncanville High School: Duncanville, Texas . The district serves four communities: the entire city of Duncanville and portions of Dallas, Cedar Hill, and DeSoto. The University Interscholastic League, the states governing body for high school sports, called for an investigation centered around claims that Self-Morgan recruited a player from San Antonio by offering her mom a job and discounted housing. North Carolina still out, Arizona State joins field in this week's NCAA Tournament Bracketology. In a statement, Superintendent Dr. Marc Smith said: "I recently became aware of allegations regarding the Duncanville High School Girls Basketball coaches. 2022 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. 972-708-2163 Grade levels are divided into elementary, serving . A Boston area native, Shawn graduated from Springfield College in 2018 and previously worked for The Boston Globe and Baseball America. 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. Cypress Falls is No. Coach John Jacks is beginning his third year rejuvenating the golf program here at Duncanville high school. / duncanville high school. He missed the first half of the season with a dislocated ankle, and scored 13 points versus DeSoto in their last meeting. His goal is for his students to have a great mental and physical balance in their life. 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. Dates for the 2012-2013 school year will be posted soon. Senior forward Richard Lemboye averaged 18.7 points and 6.2 rebounds in the regular season. Coach Nuno Passos is beginning his 20thyear in teaching and coaching and his thirteenthyear at Duncanville. 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. @FOX4 pic.twitter.com/Zc8o62YaG4, Jeff Kolb (@JeffKolbFOX4) April 16, 2021. But they weren't going to the playoffs anyway. Under his leadership, the Duncanville High School . According to the UIL, Coach LeJeanna Howard advertised she was having an open gym tryout back in August, two months before practices are allowed to start. DUNCANVILLE, Texas Duncanville girls basketball coach LaJeanna Howard is under investigation after she allegedly violated her one-year UIL suspension, the school district announced on Tuesday . 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. DUNCANVILLE, Texas - There is more trouble for the Duncanville High School girls' basketball program, which was already banned by the UIL from participating in the playoffs. Duff became the Assistant Softball coach at DHS in 2010 and Head Coach in 2014. For 25 years, David Peavy has coached basketball at the high school level. From 2008-14, Ponder won four 2A state championships, but hasnt returned to the state tournament since it rose to 3A in 2014. While at Arlington Heights she competed in volleyball, basketball, and track and field. The only in-state team it lost to this season was nationally ranked Duncanville. 5 Arlington Martin. Just over a week after the Duncanville basketball programs were hit hard by the UIL, superintendent Marc Smith has reassigned athletic director Dwight Weaver, boys head coach David . The 2022-23 Arkansas Razorbacks men's basketball team represents the University of Arkansas during the 2022-23 . 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He joined The Dallas Morning News after covering UConn basketball, football and high school sports for The Hartford Courant. 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. At a special called Board of Trustees meeting today, LaJeanna Howard was named as the new Duncanville High School girls basketball head coach. His coaching experience includes jobs at Wilmer Hutchins High School, Lancaster High School, Ft. Worth South Hills High School, Crowley High School and Paul Laurence Dunbar High School. Duncanville - 6A 2018-2019 Boys Basketball Team Information Coach: David Peavy Assistant Coach(es): Jacoby Brown, Neiman Ford, Daniel Moore, Corey Johnson, Kevin Woods Mascot: Panthers Colors: Red, White & Blue Tournament Appearances: 6 (1991, 97, 99, 2000, 07, 19) She plans to retire after 42 years in coaching and eight state titles. 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. Duncanville coach David Peavy was also given a one-year suspension. He was also selected as the Texas High School Soccer Coaches Regional Coach of the Year in 2014 and also the North Texas Competitive Coach of the Year. Big bad Duncanville, the nations 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. The UIL also banned the varsity girls team from this season's playoffs. Reginald Samples Because of that, Duncanville is stripped of its 2022 6A state championship. 972-708-2371 Faith Family has as much (if not more) star talent than any 4A team in the state. The Duncanville boys team is the top-ranked team in 6A in Texas heading into this season, according to Texas Association of Basketball Coaches poll. Best Version Media, LLC. 5 Arlington Martin. The UIL investigation found Self-Morgan guilty. 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. bduff@duncanvilleisd.org. 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. The pursuit of excellence as well as Keeping The Main Thing the Main Thing, are mantras that Coach Brookins lives by and instills in his student-athletes. Coach Howard received her bachelor's degree atthe University of Louisiana at Monroe. 2022 Duncanville Pantherette Pride Girls Basketball Shootout College Coach Registration. In the summer of 2021 he transferred from Coppell to Duncanville. Self-Morgan says the investigation had nothing to do with her decision to retire. "We believe our internal disciplinary measure was both substantial and appropriate," the district said. Coach Scott Fahey is a 1997 graduate of Duncanville High School. played one of the more impressive early-season slates, Emmou scored 27 points in Summits quarterfinal win over Mansfield Timberview. Kimball (29-2), the states top-ranked 5A team, will play No. 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. He graduated from Dallas Baptist University, where he competed on the collegiate level. Grade levels are divided into elementary, serving students in Pre-K through four; intermediate, serving grades five and six; middle school for students in grades seven and eight; and high school for students in ninth through twelfth grades. Example video title will go here for this video. Benjamin Thrasher grew up and attended High School in Rowlett, Texas where he played Soccer and ran Cross Country. Is Dallas becoming unaffordable due to rising housing costs, inflation and stagnating pay? Coach Howard and her lovely wife Jamira have a beautiful son and daughter who both attend Duncanville ISD. "These are significant and unprecedented consequences for both programs, and students will suffer the most from todays decisions," Duncanville ISD Superintendent Dr. Marc Smith said in a statement.