Watch this highlight video of the Hitchcock (TX) basketball team in its game Hitchcock vs Diboll Game Highlights - Feb. 23, 2023 on Feb 23, 2023. #KSATsports @InstantReplaySA @KSATbgc #txhshoops pic.twitter.com/inn1tRgOVL. Hitchock head coach Christopher Jordan-Foster yells out instruction. The . Canyon 65. Last time weve been to state was 2004, sophomore guard Damien McDaniel said. Winds SSW at 10 to 20 mph. 2022 CIAC Boys Basketball State Championship Capsules. After winning the Class 3A state basketball championship at San Antonios Alamodome a little more than three weeks ago with a 68-45 victory over Childress, the players have experienced a whirlwind of love and admiration from the community ever since returning home, Garza said. All rights reserved. Hitchock Lloyd Jones III (24) fights for a lose ball. The Trojans defeated Wichita Falls City View 69-62 in the first semifinal. State Championship Videos are available on the UIL Online Store; Past Results. Low 82F. I usually tell them to try to start the game with three stops in a row and try to go down and score three times in a row, so we came out pretty aggressive to start the game off.. Metamora's Matthew Zobrist, left, moves to the basket against Chicago Simeon's Miles Rubin in the first half of their Class 3A state semifinal Friday, March 11, 2022 at the State Farm Center in Champaign. Fellow senior Trey Blackmore then tallied a four-point play and scored the next eight, capping a stunning 16-0 run. This web site is for SDPB's coverage of the South Dakota High School Activities Association State Championships. The third quarter proved to be a different story. Receive special offers from The Daily News and select partners including discounts, contests and more. Hitchocks Damien McDaniel reacts after a basket during the Bulldogs Class 3A state championship game against Childress on March 11 at the Alamodome in San Antonio. Hitchock guard AAderius Blanks (12) has his shot blocked by Cole guard James Livingston (2). Were going to do it again next year, too, Jordan said, adding no pressure while turning around to take a look at the players seated behind him. The Cougars started the game scorching hot from distance. 1:00. Get a link to the latest e-Edition delivered to your inbox each morning. Hitchcock defeated Hooks 69-36 in Class 3A semifinals on Thursday, March 9,2023 at the Alamodome. Tickets for 1A/2A and 3A/4A sessions are now on sale at a Statefarmcenter.com or by calling 1-866-ILLINI-1 (866-455-4641). SECOND ROUND 3/19-20. Receive the latest Dear Abby column in your inbox each morning. But we just had to kind of break the ice. Welcome to the landing page for our State Championships! WATCH. Hitchock guard Damien McDaniel (2) shoots over Cole defender. Get the latest local and national sports headlines deliveredto your inbox every morning. All rights reserved. Secure transaction. 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We just needed to get something to break the ice, and I knew we could chip away at it. 6:11 p.m.: Halftime - SHG 18, Metamora 17. Secure transaction. Blackmore added a three in the final minute of the frame to give Cole a 19-5 lead after one quarter of play. We never stop hearing about it Ill have kids who are freshmen come up to me and say, hey state champ, how does it feel to be a state champ, said Garza, who also noted his future goals include getting his college degree and coming back to Hitchcock to be a coach much like many of the current coaches at the high school, including the Bulldogs head basketball coach Chris Jordan, a 2001 alumnus. 9 Memphis 78. We gave them everything we had the first three quarters. We're going to have to pick up for some slack that we're going to lose, but we're still going to be a family, we're still going to work hard and you'll see us next year. Be truthful. Fans can expect a variety of amenities within the State Farm Center through state-of-the-art technology to create an atmosphere worthy of a championship. 19962013 Illinois High School Association. 2 Cole (32-8) advances to its third consecutive state title game. Hitchcock defeated Childress 62-45 to take the state title. Legendary retired football coach Charlie Johnston was just three-years-old at that time, so he decided to travel and check the game out in San Antonio. Thursday Semifinals Kountze 74, Corpus Christi West Oso 51 Midland Greenwood 67, Gainesville 56 Championship Kountze (35-2) vs. Midland Greenwood (29-4), 10:30 a.m. Saturday. that is degrading to another person. All the props in the world to Hitchcock.". All 100-level reserved seats for the sessions are $62 and 200-level reserved seats are $40 with ticket fees applied. All posts are property of The Daily News Jon Poorman is the high school sports coordinator for the Houston Chronicle and has been covering the beat across the city since 2013. Your purchase was successful, and you are now logged in. *Damien McDaniel, Hitchcock, Jr., 6-1, Guard Lloyd Jones III, Hitchcock, So., 6-5, Forward Elijah Sherwood, Hitchcock, So., 6-5, Guard Hitchocks Damien McDaniel dives for a loose ball along with Childress Lamont Nickleberry during the Class 3A state championship game at the Alamodome in San Antonio on Saturday, March 11, 2023. Hitchcock (31-7) had three players in double figures, led by state MVP McDaniel who netted 19 points on 6-for-16 shooting to go with six rebounds. 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From left: East Catholic's Allyn Wright; NDWH's Mekhi Conner; BC's Donovan Clingan; NWC's MAtt Curtis; Hand's Tyler Favre; Kolbe Cathedral's Najimi George. Billy Moore knotted things up with a fastbreak layup, but the Bobcats went cold on the offensive end not making a single basket for the final 4:42 of the first half. We know that weve got them behind us, and were going to keep fighting for them.. So, even if they dont touch a basketball again, they can say in high school they won a state championship., James LaCombe: 409-683-5242, james.lacombe@galvnews.com or on Twitter @JamesAtGalvNews. lewd, racist or sexually-oriented language. An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account. The Childress Bobcats discuss the state title game against Hitchcock, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. In UIL state boys basketball tournament Class 3A semifinal San Antonio Cole defeated Hitchock 53-49 on Thursday, March 10, 2022 at the Alamodome. RONALD CORTES/For The Daily News 5 Childress (28-7), which beat Lytle 69-48 in the other semifinal, in the. We knew we had to come in and play our game, put on a defensive clinic, just like Coach Jordan always says.. Abundant sunshine. We tried ourselves. The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Boys State Basketball Tournament returns to the State Farm Center in Champaign this March 10-12, 2022. The Hitchcock Bulldogs celebrate their 62-45 win over Childress for the Class 3A state championship at the Alamodome in San Antonio on March 11. H Rob went 2-4 with 3 rbis including GWRBI to help the bulldogs walk it off in the bottom of 7th 4-3 against a solid Brazos Cougar team Players raise a state championship trophy at Mohegan Sun during one of the CIAC's basketball championships. In need of . On 3/9, the Hitchcock varsity basketball team won their neutral playoff game against Hooks (TX) by a score of 69-36. Poorman was born in Kansas City, Mo., and grew up in the suburb of Raytown. The second quarter was closer, but Cole still reached halftime with a 28-13 advantage. Hitchock's Damien McDaniel is fouled by Childress' Aiden Allen on Saturday, March 11, 2023, during the Class 3A state championship game at the Alamodome in San Antonio. With the state championship in their sights, the Bulldogs didnt relent, leading by as much as 25 points as they closed out the contest. And then we just got rattled, and once youre in front of a lot of people and its an important game, its just hard to bounce back when youre in this environment with so much on the line. Oral history: The Astros' 6-pitcher no-hitter at Yankee Stadium, Rockets rookie Cam Whitmore has a history of being undeterred, Why Texans QBs coach Jerrod Johnson is a rising star in NFL, What's an NFL player's offseason workout like? The good news for Charlie Johnston, Childress fans and the Bobcats as a team, they have a good shot at heading back to San Antonio next year. "I thought we played really hard," head coach. Kendra Sowell, a teacher at Hitchcock High School, welcomes fans to the celebration for the UIL State Champion Hitchcock High School Bulldogs boys basketball team Sunday, April 2, 2023, at Bulldog Stadium. As we move beyond the pandemic, our community and the State Farm Center will provide a safe and exciting atmosphere for athletes and fans. He can be reached at jpoorman@houstonchronicle.com. Receive Laura Elder's Biz Buzz direct to your inbox every Sunday. Do not link to sites outside galvnews.com. Theyve been here four times. Instead, they came out firing on all cylinders and cruised to a 69-36 victory over Region II champion Hooks on Thursday afternoon at the Alamodome to keep their quest for the Class 3A state title alive. Be proactive. Offense was difficult to come by in the first quarter, which allowed Childress to take a 10-4 advantage with less than two minutes to go. I knew we would get back in it, Jordan-Foster said. Hitchcock fans celebrate the Bulldogs win over Childress for the Class 3A state championship Saturday, March 11, 2023, at the Alamodome in San Antonio. James LaCombe: 409-683-5242, james.lacombe@galvnews.com or on Twitter @JamesAtGalvNews. The NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Committee spent time talking about a possible expansion of the Division I Men's Basketball Championship . Hitchock Damien McDaniel (2) steals the ball from Hooks Nate Campbell (3) in the first half. 3A - Hitchcock; 4A - Oak Cliff Faith Family Academy; 5A - Dallas Kimball; 6A - Richardson Lake Highlands; 2021-2022. Edit yourself. Boys Basketball. The Bulldogs, ranked third in the Texas Association of Basketball coaches state poll, had their 18-game winning streak snapped with the loss after defeating Trinity, Central Heights, New Waverly, Franklin and Diboll in the first five rounds of the playoffs. Hitchcock defeated Childress 62-45. Then after that, teams are going to get runs throughout the game, so we just had to know how to battle back whenever they did that.. Hitchcock was locked in and dominant out of the gates, surging ahead for a commanding 12-0 lead. Photos: Childress vs. Hitchcock, Class 3A boys basketball state championship. Don't use obscene, vulgar, Your gift purchase was successful! San Antonio Cole had the upper hand with experience on the big stage and held on late for a 53-49 victory over the. WATCH: Dre Ray (@Dreray23) takes flight for a monster dunk in @RGC_BBasketball's 53-49 victory over Hitchcock, as the Cougars return to the #UILState Class 3A title game! Last season, with the pain of a state semifinal loss still fresh, Hitchcock Bulldogs point guard Damien McDaniel promised the get-back would be real. No. Madison has made 12 state appearances since 1996 and has won all four of its championships during that span. Hitchcock graduates four seniors Saxton-Rivera, Taron Elam, Issac Garza and Tyler Crear from its 2022-23 state championship team, but returns its entire starting five of McDaniel, Jones, Sherwood, Bryce Dorsey and Kelshaun Johnson. Senior Damien McDaniel was the MVP of the tournament. SAN ANTONIO The defending Class 3A champs are back. Hitchock Elijah Sherwood (12) is congratulated by teammates at the end of the game. Receive email alerts anytime there is breaking news or a severe weather alert. Canyon vs Villa Park Game Highlights - Feb. 2, 2023. My seniors, I love them so much, Id do anything for them, McDaniel said. Watch this highlight video of the Canyon (Anaheim, CA) basketball team in its game Canyon vs Villa Park Game Highlights - Feb. 2, 2023 on Feb 2, 2023. Allen scored a game-high 20 points to lead the Bobcats, but the Bulldogs defense limited standout senior Lamont Nickleberry to just nine points all of which came in the first half. Hitchcock (31-7): Elijah Sherwood 8-13, 0-2, 17; Lloyd Jones III 7-11, 0-1, 14; Damien McDaniel 5-15, 7-10, 17; Bryce Dorsey 3-5, 0-0, 7; Taron Elam 2-7, 3-3, 7; Jayden Saxton-Rivera 3-4, 0-0, 6. Head Coach Chris Jordan-Foster tells Clear Life Media that tomorrow the team will attend church together and then celebrate with the rest of the school after Spring Break.You can catch action from the Hitchcock Bulldogs on the Clear Life Media YouTube channel. Hitchock Damien McDaniel (2) tries for a steal on Hooks Jatavious Johnson (11). SAN ANTONIO, Texas (KTRK) -- With three players in double figures, the Hitchcock Bulldogs downed Childress 68-45 in the University Interscholastic League 3A men's basketball championship game. Low 81F. person will not be tolerated. Get the latest local and national sports headlines deliveredto your inbox every morning. Search for Game of the Week. ICYMI also features select historical content. The event is scheduled from 6-8 p.m. and tickets are $10 and can be purchased in advance online at ramup-alumni-game.ticketleap . The Bulldogs, who outscored the Bobcats 26-9 in the fourth quarter, stretched the lead to 12 less than two minutes before pushing it to 25 points (68-43) before the final buzzer ended the contest. He received his degree in print and internet journalism from Missouri State University. Target of a racial taunt, San Antonio player looks for the good. The Bobcats cut it to four (30-26) following a Moore layup before Hitchcock began to build up its scoring cushion to double digits. Freshman Lloyd Jones III also had 12 points, and McDaniel scored 11. We told the guys when we lost to them up in Dallas, we felt like they were going to be here, and we felt like we were going to be here, so weve kind of been preparing for that. Receive the latest Dear Abby column in your inbox each morning. We connect the hundreds of independent youth leagues and tournaments in each state to offer exciting, winter season-ending competitions for young athletes and their families. Secure transaction. each comment to let us know of rule violations. Hitchcock defeated Childress 62-45 for the state boys basketball title. FINAL BOX SCORE (PDF) | WATCH ON-DEMAND (NFHS NETWORK) RALEIGH - Seventy-First came out hot initially, but West Charlotte outpaced the Falcons in the second half, shooting 18-27 in the half and hanging up 50 points on their way to an 83-75 win. Hitchcock closed the gap and got into striking range by the end of the third period by outscoring the Cougars 16-10. Your email address will be used to confirm your account. We just came out and played defense, Hitchcock coach Chris Jordan-Foster said. View State Champions High School Sports Fall Sports Arranged in order of season dates. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. There will be an alumni game, a 3-point contest and a dunk contest. Your real name will be displayed next to your photo for comments, blog posts, and more! My parents have been really important to us this year and in previous years. Winds SSW at 10 to 20 mph.. Clear skies. The Hitchcock ISD Bulldogs boys basketball team returned home with the State Championship hardware on Saturday Night.The Bulldogs returned to around a hundre. UIL boys basketball state tournament: what to watch Jordan-Foster has guided the Bulldogs to four playoff appearances, including a run to the regional quarterfinals last year. Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Start your morning with the top headlines each day. Their physicality definitely had something to do with it early on, Hooks coach Michael Jackson said. Saturday's championship. Senior guard Silas Livingston opened with a pair of three-pointers and scored the games first eight points. It means a lot to the community. San Antonio Cole had the upper hand with experience on the big stage and held on late for a 53-49 victory over the Bulldogs in the UIL Class 3A semifinals Thursday afternoon at the Alamodome in San Antonio. But, Hitchcock closed the first quarter with eight unanswered points six of which came from Lloyd Jones III, including a buzzer-beating fall-away jumper to lead 12-10. So did the bulk of Childress, Texas, as fans from the town of about 6,000 people loaded up and trekked to watch their team take on Hitchcock inside the Alamodome. Hitchock Lloyd Jones III (24) shots over Hooks Landon Hamilton (21). At Gray, our journalists report, write, edit and produce the news content that informs the communities we serve. 9 Hitchcock was chasing history, but its opponent is aiming for a repeat. Apr 4 Player of the Game belongs to Jr CF Hunter Robinson. That started a running theme for the Cougars, who seemingly had an answer for every rally the Bulldogs put together. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism Also among the pep rallys speakers was Hitchcock athletic director and head football coach Craig Smith, himself a Hitchcock graduate as well, who shared an anecdote about Class 3A state basketball tournament MVP and Bulldogs team leader Damien McDaniel competing in a 7on7 football event the day after winning the state basketball title. The gathering, whose 95th edition is taking place in Houston, offers resources in how to direct athletes in both their chosen sport and life. Hitchock Lloyd Jones III (24) grabs a rebound in first half. 2022-2023. Receive special offers from The Daily News and select partners including discounts, contests and more. Use the "Report" link on Allen led all scorers with 20 points to go with seven rebounds, while Nickleberry closed out his high school career with nine points and eight rebounds. Create a password that only you will remember. Keep posts to 150 words or less. This is the name that will be used to identify you within the system. "I hate that it had to end this way, but I'm thankful for these people (in my life)," Nickleberry said. Blackmore and Livingston each completed clutch three-point plays, and Blackmore helped seal the game at the line with five free throws in the final 16 seconds of regulation, as the Cougars hung on to win. UIL state boys basketball tournament Class 3A semifinal Hitchcock vs. San Antonio Cole on Thursday, March 10, 2022 at the Alamodome. Threats of harming another Hitchcock (31-6) capped a banner season with its first state tournament appearance since 2004. Choose wisely! AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - The Childress Bobcats boys basketball team fell to the Hitchcock Bulldogs today 68-45. 5 Childress (28-7), which beat Lytle 69-48 in the other semifinal, in the championship game at 10 a.m. Saturday. Hooks turned the ball over eight times in the opening quarter and didnt hit a shot from the field until under a minute remaining. 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He previously served as the sports editor for The Courier of Montgomery County daily newspaper in Conroe for five years. The Cougars made just enough plays and free throws down the stretch, however, and clinched their spot in the state championship game. The Bulldogs cut their deficit to just seven points at 38-31 with 7:24 on the clock in the fourth quarter as Dorsey connected on a jumper. 2 in the state by the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches, will play No. Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Start your morning with the top headlines each day. Plan your fishing trips with Capt. Watch this highlight video of the Hitchcock (TX) basketball team in its game Hitchcock vs Lorena Game Highlights - March 3, 2023 on Mar 3, 2023, Watch this highlight video of the Hitchcock (TX) basketball team in its game Hitchcock vs Orangefield Game Highlights - Feb. 28, 2023 on Feb 28, 2023. Sports NCAA Basketball Scorebook Live Hitchcock dominates down low, rallies to beat Childress in 3A Texas (UIL) boys basketball state championship Andrew McCulloch SAN ANTONIO On Saturday morning, the Childress boys basketball team played in a state championship game for the first time since 1944. On 3/4, the Hitchcock varsity basketball team won their neutral playoff game against New Waverly (TX) by a score of 65-44. Hitchcock has never won a championship in three previous trips to the state tournament (2003, 2004, 2022). We started getting to the rim a little bit more. The Cougars previously faced Madison in Duncanville at Texas Hoop Fest on Nov. 26 and lost 60-49. Receive the daily weather forecast and the weekly outlook in your inbox each morning. All 100-level reserved seats for the sessions are $62 and 200-level reserved seats are $40 with ticket fees applied. Keep it clean. Be brief. Visit Champaign County is also seeking volunteers to assist in various ways throughout the tournament. Dont knowingly lie about anyone or Receive Laura Elder's Biz Buzz direct to your inbox every Sunday. Jayden Saxton-Rivera also had a pair of buckets in the paint, while Elijah Sherwood knocked in a lay-up. Just being from Hitchcock, playing at Hitchcock and now coaching and having one of my old high school coaches on my staff, its a surreal feeling, Hitchcock head boys basketball coach Chris Jordan said. Get a link to the latest e-Edition delivered to your inbox each morning. Weve been working toward that goal.. The Hitchcock ISD Bulldogs boys basketball team returned home with the State Championship hardware on Saturday Night.The Bulldogs returned to around a hundred fans and parents in the parking lot of the Hitchcock High School. This time, we knew it was business. CHAMPIONSHIP HISTORIES - BOYS BASKETBALL; Home: Championship History: . Your real name will be displayed next to your photo for comments, blog posts, and more! Hitchcock - 3A 2021-2022 Boys Basketball Team Information Coach: Christopher Jordan - Foster Assistant Coach(es): Rogers Davis, Geno Gutierrez, Lloyd Jones II Mascot: Bulldogs Colors: Red & White Tournament Appearances: 3 (2003, 04, 22) The 2020 contest was not played because of COVID-19, but the Cougars got back last year and took home the hardware. The Bulldogs took advantage and engineered a 12-2 run to take a 28-20 edge at the midway point which Hitchcock did not relinquish the rest of the way. All Rights Reserved. Your email address will be used to confirm your account. win the first NCHSAA Basketball State Championship. Class 2A Friday Semifinals Shallowater (29-5) vs. Clarksville (28-6), 9:30 a.m. Argyle (32-3) vs. Hitchcock (22-9), 11 a.m. Championship 2:30 p.m. Saturday. Hitchock guard Christian Dorsey (1) shoots over Cole guard Trey Blackmore (11). King/Drew 73. 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