We know that hell build a strong culture and make Longhorns everywhere proud of our success.. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. (Vernon Bryant/The Dallas Morning News) (Vernon Bryant / Staff Photographer), VYPE HOU Boys Basketball Player of the Year Fan Poll Presented By Freddy's, THE PLAYMAKERS: Ballers, Aces and Fresh Faces powered by UTMB Health, FRESH LOOK: Munford brings new culture to HCHS Girls LAX, VYPE HOU Pre-Season Baseball Player Of The Year Fan Poll, VYPE DFW Private School Girls Hoops Player of the Year Fan Poll, THE WIND UP: VYPE Softball Rankings, No. Hell go for relaxing walks, play a round of golf or admire the views of scenic Lake Whitney. First published on January 14, 2021 / 12:25 PM. 2022 Readers Choice Awards-Best of Southwest DFW, Midlothian PD Updates City Council On racial profiling and juvenile curfew, Manna House Launches #TeamManna Giving Campaign, DeSoto ISD Athletic Director Claude Mathis To Receive Outstanding Texan Award, Past, Present and Future recognized at this weeks Black History Month, head football coach in Dallas-Fort Worth to win a state, Barricaded DeSoto Woman Exits Home Safely Wednesday afternoon, Texas Is First State To Administer 1 Million COVID-19 Vaccines, Second murder investigation in Italy,Texas in 2023, Womens Rodeo World Championship Returns to Fort Worth May 18-20, DFW Golf Show Announces 2023 Schedule of Events, Shakespeare Dallas to Host Pub Crawl on March 11, 2023. He coached the defensive backs for a team that went to a state championship game and a state semifinal during his four years there. I got the best of both worlds at Miami. We really bonded, and it set us up going into that 1990 season.. Mar 29, 2021. Congratulations to my love @CarlosLynn and our family! Quinteros coaching background is primarily on the defensive side of the ball, where he served as coordinator for Ross at Cedar Park, Colleyville Heritage and Red Oak. The players and coaches can expect to see a change, Ward said. Cedar Hill (12-1) is playing for its fifth state championship all within the past 15 years at 1 p.m. Saturday vs. Katy (13-1) at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. He made himself available to the community.. McGuire played a role in two Baylor rebuilds and built DFW's Cedar Hill into a Texas high school power By Shehan Jeyarajah Nov 8, 2021 at 4:43 pm ET 4 min read USATSI Texas Tech has hired. First Black Head Football Coach at Cedar Hill High Woods is a Hall of Fame High School Football Coach, but his accomplishments are significant for several reasons. Veteran coach Marty Murr arrives from San Augustine in East Texas with a career record of 99-47. Kylon is a sophomore and a linebacker for the Longhorns. To read the 2022 season preview please become a Dave Campbells Texas Football Insider. "It's hope. Cedar Hill coach Carlos Lynn has resigned from his position after six seasons at the helm, the school district confirmed to The Dallas Morning News. After retiring as a player, Sanders pursued a sports analyst and coaching career. Be sure to vote for your favorite athlete out of the ones listed below! Copyright 2002-2023 Blackboard, Inc. All rights reserved. It makes a difference with the learning that takes place, Ward said. Cedar Hill has its new head coach and its a familar face. In Roblox Warrior Cats: Ultimate Edition, players can fully customize their cat and join one of the six factions t According to a Dallas Morning News article, there were approximately 50 Black head football coaches in Texas in the early 2000s, and that number has tripled. Elgin Courier Veteran coach Bryan Wood arrives from Shallowater, the latest stop for a coaching veteran who has a record of 188-67. Cedar Hill 2022 Football Schedule. Cedar Hill owes a lot to Coach Woods. Its his first time to be at the helm of a program, but he has a history of success as an assistant. After falling to UIL 5A State Champ Lake Creek in the 22 Regional Finals, the University of Washington-signee will aim to change the narrative in her swan-song season at Santa Fe. He graduated from Miami in 2000, with his team setting the stage for the Hurricanes 2001 national championship. In the 2022-23 campaign, the girls side made tremendous strides to become contenders, leading to their appearance in the State Meet. And those are the ethics he works hard to instill in the high school students he coaches, who are preparing for the next level of life, be it in sports or otherwise. Kaidon and Kylan Salter are brothers and former teammates on the Cedar Hill football team. Catch up on the day's news you need to know. In his first season at Cleburne, the Yellow Jackets reached the playoffs for the first time in four years. Ward knew there was something special about high school football. Woods remembered that Lynn was instrumental in organizing a team picnic prior to the 1990 season that was instrumental in building team chemistry. Prior to Cedar Park, he coached at Round Rock Stony Point High School (2004-2005) and La Porte High School (2001, 2003). Co-offensive coordinator Josh Thomas will serve as interim head coach this season. When Woods accepted the Cedar Hill head coaching position in 1997, he hired McGuire to coach the Longhorns secondary. To be uttered in the same breath as Coach Woods would be a great accomplishment.. With the State Tournament quickly approaching, CFHS will look to the dual-threat Moore to help guide the Knights to the promised land. My biggest focus here is for the girls to know that they are deeply cared for by those around them, myself included. For Lynn, who is a Dallas native, he makes his third stop as a head coach. Walker, who was hired in 2017, guided several. Clear Falls 35, Pearland Dawson 14. "We talked about what if the DEC from 7-6A would be in charge of our transfers and we'd be in charge of theirs," Cedar Hill football coach Joey McGuire said. 28: Reliever Marc Church might have best slider in the system, UT Arlington unable to keep pace with Seattle in second half of blowout loss, Rangers Andrew Heaney describes how changed mindset, mechanical tweaks led to career year, 5 things to know about new Stars forward Max Domi, including his legendary enforcer dad, 3 children killed, 2 wounded at Ellis County home; suspect in custody, The Cowboys are closer than you think to a total makeover at running back, How a Texas districts reaction to school shooting fears highlights discipline concerns. Greg Riddle, SportsDayHS writer and editor. In 1997, he became the first Black head football coach at Cedar Hill High School. As the younger sister of former LSA swim star, Chase Ferguson, she is establishing herself as the future of Lady Pioneers swim. Woods arrived at W-H from Plano High School where he was an assistant coach for three state championship teams and one state runner-up squad between 1974-1987. He created a culture of excellence with specific expectations. Cedar Hill head football coach Nick Ward knows how to build a strong culture. Between 2003 and 2016 McGuire, now the head coach at Texas Tech University, led Cedar Hill to state championships in 2006, 2013 and 2014 with a runner-up finish in 2012. McGuire, whos now the associate head coach at Baylor University. 105 N. Main St. Lynn is the new head football coach at Crowley, the school district announced late Thursday night. Ross built a formidable staff that at one point included Quintero, current Rouse head coach Josh Mann and current Glenn head coach Rob Schoenfeld as well as Carl Abseck, Cedar Parks former head coach who recently left to become the head coach and athletic director at Barbers Hill. Fresh off the heels of a 2022 Spring season that saw the UNC-signee pitch for a 1.26 ERA (129 Ks), and bat for a .345 average with 26 RBIs, Wilson will be depended on to help usher Friendswood back to the playoffs as their ace on the mound. II state championship game where it lost to Katy. If you dont already know Ward, well, hed like to change that as he plans to be in the community as much as possible. Following the death of Rick Porter, Taylor native and longtime Austin ISD assistant Aaron Vanecek takes over the District 12-2A DI program after his most recent stint as offensive coordinator at Austin High. By 2000, the Longhorns made a rare playoff appearance with a 5-5 record. I have worked at The Dallas Morning News since 2000. The Knights have been on a tear this Winter season. And were real happy for them and proud of their accomplishments but wed like to replace one of them with Cedar Hill, or add our name to that list.. 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Ward will have some of the players who were under him before playing for him again this season, such as seniors-to-be Trysten Lester and Dante Wesley. 14 Deer Park Deer, H-Town High School Sports Plays Of The Week (2/25/23) Presented By Rhythm Energy, 8PM - NFHS | 3A Boys Basketball, Region III Semifinal: Palmer vs. New Waverly, 6PM - NFHS | 3A Boys Basketball, Region III Semifinal: Lorena vs. Hitchcock, 8PM - NFHS | 1A Boys Basketball, Region IV Semifinal: Abbott vs. Fayetteville, 6PM - NFHS | 1A Boys Basketball, Region IV Semifinal: Martinsville vs. McMullen County, 7:30PM - NFHS | 5A Boys Basketball, Region IV Semifinal: SA Veterans Memorial vs. Miller, 5:30PM - NFHS | 5A Boys Basketball, Region IV Semifinal: Boerne-Champion vs. CC Veterans Memorial, 7PM - NFHS | 2A Boys Basketball, Region II Semifinal: Tolar vs. Sam Rayburn, 5PM - NFHS | 2A Boys Basketball, Region II Semifinal: Lipan vs. Wolfe City, 8PM - NFHS | 3A Boys Basketball, Region IV Semifinal: Cole vs. London, 6PM - NFHS | 3A Boys Basketball, Region IV Semifinal: Lytle vs. Santa Gertrudis, 8PM - NFHS | 2A Boys Basketball, Region IV Semifinal: Thorndale vs. Stockdale, 6PM - NFHS | 2A Boys Basketball, Region IV Semifinal: Flatonia vs. As head coach from 2003 through 2016, McGuire went 141-42 and led the Longhorns to four state-championship games, winning in 2006, 2013 and 2014 and finishing runner-up in 2012. Copyright © 2012 - var currentTime = new Date();var year = currentTime.getFullYear();document.write(year); Schoolwires, Inc. / All rights reserved. Scott has spent 12 years as a defensive assistant at Vista Ridge. A Class of 2000 Graduate of Miami, Ward will ensure that his players are College, Career, and Military Ready. Last year, Scott served as the defensive coordinator for a team that went 7-3, competedin District 25-6A and reached the Class 6A playoffs for the second consecutive season. Rick Mauch is a veteran of more than four decades in the media. Sorry, you need to enable JavaScript to visit this website. It was during Woods time as head coach that the current Longhorn Stadium was built. Hes a great mentor and friend., Woods could take credit for coaching Lynn from 1988-1990 and hiring him in 1998, but he emphasizes that Lynn has been an outstanding leader for Cedar Hill, I cant take any credit for anything hes done, Woods said. Myah Taylor covers high school football. Cedar Hill has still not named a replacement for Lynn, failing to name a successor at a school board meeting Monday at which the original agenda included this Administration seeks to fill the position of Head Football Coach with the Superintendents recommendation.. Greg Tepper and Matt Stepp recap the Texas high school football coaching carousel so far, take a way-too-early look ahead to 2023, and more. Our kids play hard, and theyll continue to play hard. Lake Highlands and Byron Nelson advance to play in the 6A Region 1 District Finals, Texas state girls basketball championships: Roundup of the UIL semifinals, How Arlington Martin played a playoff game with only five varsity players, State girls basketball championship schedule, Summit rolls past Timberview for a third time in a Mansfield cross-town showdown, North Crowley boys beat Keller in overtime in Class 6A Region 1 quarterfinals. Wyatt goes two overtimes before succumbing to El Paso Chapin. Michele Hinojosa Athletic Services. According to the UIL never has a Black head coach officially led a DFW school to the state title on the highest level of Texas football. Subscribe today! Lynn spent the past six seasons at the helm with Cedar Hill, where he posted a 44-26 record. However, realizing how much he missed writing (though he did continue to do some during his time in top-40 radio), Rick returned to what he loved and has been doing it ever since. Resendez spent the previous five seasons at Crowley. Melony Alvarez was named the 2022-2023 Homecoming Queen! Cedar Hill went 2-8 in 2022 and posted its fewest wins in a single season since 1999. I previously worked at the Weatherford Democrat, Marshall News Messenger, Amarillo Globe-News and Arlington Morning News. The matchup took place at. Charles Burton became the longest-tenured coach in school history before stepping down after eight seasons and a 26-54 record and joining the staff at Lake Travis. Head Coach Carlos Lynn. Were completely building a program from the ground up, and this team will be the start of something new for the school., Coach Munford during her VYPE InterviewTaken By: Matthew Ogle (VYPE). 67 at Cooper St. intersection. P.O. Here are the UTMB Athletes of the Week! In 2020 Nick Ward was an assistant football coach helping the Cedar Hill Longhorns reach a state final. Become a DCTF Subscriber Today! Lynn replaced McGuire as Cedar Hills head coach in 2017 after working as the head coach at Arlington Seguin. (CEDAR HILL, TEXAS) Its a quiet morning in Whitney, Texas a community so small that the entire population could fit into Longhorn Stadium. That years team went 16-0 and the defense held teams to 10 or fewer points five times. Cedar Hill had not recorded a winning season in the eight years prior to his promotion, a streak he quickly ended with a 6-4 campaign in his debut. With the history, tradition and pride of our Longhorn athletic family, we are confident that well have a long list of qualified applicants interested in the position of leading Longhorn Football, Benjamins statement said. Dave Campbells Texas Football insider Matt Stepp was the first to report. Former offensive coordinator Joey Saxe takes over the District 26-6A program that has yet to garner a winning record since the programs inception in 2002. In 1997, he became the first Black head football coach at Cedar Hill High School. Officials assess severe thunderstorm damage in Weatherford; no injuries reported, Gary Patterson is gone from Texas Longhorns football, and home to help Fort Worth. Woods is a Hall of Fame High School Football Coach, but his accomplishments are significant for several reasons. It is a big game. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. Athletic Department. Trinity Christian-Cedar Hill is no longer part of TAPPS after its membership was terminated Dec. 13. I believe I need to be visible and available for a community that has had a coach like Joey McGuire who made the blueprint. Katy Morton Ranch 41, Katy Seven Lakes 28. With two more years to go, the sky is the limit for Ferguson. Posted: Sep 30, 2022 / 11:16 PM CDT. Email Michele Hinojosa (214) 780-3032. Former state champion, Cedar Hill coach Carlos Lynn named next head coach at Crowley By Brian Gosset January 27, 2023 12:43 PM Carlos Lynn is the new head football coach at Crowley. It's the fourth state title meeting between these two squads, as Cedar Hill and Katy played three straight years from 2012-2014. With the End of the Basketball season comes the VYPE HOU Basketball Player of the Year Fan Poll presented by Freddy's. The yfch Cedar Hill Longhorns will be balling out this season to make up for lost time contact your coaches for info. He also spent several years doing public relations for a children's home in East Texas - still writing on the side, of course. My goal is not to come in here and change things, my goal is to keep everything consistent, and, hopefully, make it a little bit better.. Cedar Hill competed in a 5A District (largest classification in Texas, at the time) and was significantly smaller than many of its opponents from Arlington ISD, putting the Longhorns at a competitive disadvantage. Take a moment to catch up with friends and family; it's almost time to eat. Our rankings may not reflect individual tiebreaker scenarios. The Leander school board has approved Michael Quintero as the new Cedar Park coach and campus athletic coordinator while Chad Scott was hired for the same positions at Vista Ridge. Clear Falls returns to the diamond this Spring with aspirations to build upon their 2022 momentum that featured a trip to the Area Round of the UIL postseason. During his tenure the Bulldogs were 38-13, including 7-3 in the playoffs. With that kind of rsum under her belt, Munford intends to pass on her experiences to the next generation of womens lacrosse players with a new culture in mind. Email him at aduvall@pjstar.com. Friday Night Lights, 100 yards and the pigskin run through the blood of Calvin and Mason Ruzicka the father and son coaching duo at East Texas Baptist University (ETBU) in Marshall. May 21, 2020. The team went 44-26 under Lynns watch and advanced to the 2020-21 6A Div. He went on to coach in the fast-paced AFL for six seasons, including three as a defensive coordinator. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Knight Of Love Honors Loving Parents & Raises Over $45,000 For Midlothian Swim Teams Are Thriving Despite Venue Challenges, Midlothian Teens Sweet Idea Is Blue Bells Newest Flavor, James & Linda Zander Lose Battle To COVID-19. Ward made his high school coaching debut in 2012 at North Gwinnett High School in the Atlanta suburb of Suwanee, Georgia. View similar Veterinarian Emergency Services. Meanwhile in 1995 16 miles away Lynn had returned to his alma mater to teach and coach football at Wilmer-Hutchins. Health Protocal for Family and O. That certainly wouldn't eliminate all. . After college, Ward signed with the Green Bay Packers before playing for nine seasons in the Arena Football League (AFL). Defensive coordinator Chad Scott, an assistant for Vincent for all 12 of his years at the school, takes over the program. It's his first time to be at the helm of a program, but he has a history of success as an assistant. Furthermore, she maintained a .406 batting average, with 43 RBIs and 10 home runs. Lynn will take over a Crowley team that is coming off a 4-7 season, and he will replace JJ Resendez, who was reassigned in November. Coach Lynn would be the first Black head football coach, from a Dallas-Fort Worth school, to win a State Championship. ARLINGTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Katy High School won its ninth title in school history Saturday afternoon in the UIL 6A Division II championship game against Cedar Hill. Their roots sprouted in Cedar Hill where Calvin was an assistant football coach and Mason was a CHHS Graduate. Woods is the most recent Black head football coach in Dallas-Fort Worth to win a state football championship. Thats what I want to be about.. Both were also on the 2021 squad that finished 8-5 and reached the third round of the playoffs. 2022 statewide UIL Texas high school football playoff final scores, DeSotos chase for third straight title continues after rout of Pearland in 6A semifinals, UIL boys basketball playoffs (6A): Tre Johnson, Lake Highlands shine; DeSoto defense rises, UIL boys basketball playoffs (5A): Kimball stifles Red Oak; Lancaster thrives in overtime, Coppells historic season ends with heartbreaking loss to San Antonio Clark in 6A semis, UIL boys basketball playoffs (4A/3A): Faith Family stays composed; Carter finds rhythm, Rangers sign lefty Will Smith to one-year deal to bolster bullpen, Rangers top prospects, No. II state championship game where it lost to Katy. They have five children and three granddaughters, Cedar Hills New Football Coach Plans To Be Involved In Community. Elgin, TX 78621 We have a really strong midfield bench who are all extremely talented, Munford said. Following a 71-10 record and a state championship in his six seasons, Carl Abseck steps down to take over the Barbers Hill football program and athletic department. North Texas is under a level 4 storm risk. Learn how your comment data is processed. I graduated from TCU, where I ran track and cross country. Lynn resigned at Cedar Hill in November after a 2-8 season. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Lynn is a regional director for the Texas High School Coaches Association. Now, he's back as the head coach with a goal to bring the school another state championship. He joined The Dallas Morning News after covering UConn basketball, football and high school sports for The Hartford Courant. Is Dallas becoming unaffordable due to rising housing costs, inflation and stagnating pay? Cedar Hill (12-1) faces Katy (13-1) in the UIL . Our scholar-athletes, fans and district staff will always have a great appreciation and fond memories of how Coach Lynn served our football program, Cedar Hill athletic director Melanie Benjamin said in a statement Monday. Woods said there has been progress, with regards to diversity, even though it isnt happening as quickly as it should. Ward was the cornerbacks coach in his previous gig in Cedar Hill when the Longhorns advanced to the Class 6A Division II state title game. After reaching the Regional Semifinals for the first time in sixteen years, Friendswood softball shows no signs of slowing down. He was the glue that held that team together. 11 Seven Lakes Spartans, INSIDE PITCH: VYPE Baseball Rankings, No. Crowleys last winning record was in 2019, when the team was 9-2. Telephone: 01425 674502 E-mail: holmsley.site@hotmail.co.uk. After four seasons and a 12-26 record, Elgin moves on from Jens Anderson. Rodney Webb Athletic Director. Lynn is a state champion as an assistant coach with Cedar Hill from 1998 to 2007 alongside Joey McGuire, who is the head coach at Texas Tech. The two-time District 22-5A MVP was invaluable for Santa Fe in 2022, throwing for a ridiculous 0.80 ERA with a 23-5 record that featured 290 strikeouts. It's hope for the future and it's hope just to let people know that we can get here," Lynn said. He also made his first hole-in-one in June of 2020. Just to name a couple, I think that Scarlett Anne du Vigneaud (Sr. Attacker) has definitely set the pace for the team. This was due to the meteoric rise of sophomore Lauren Ferguson. She gets extra reps in, works hard and shes doing a lot to lead the team. He replaces JJ Resendez, who was reassigned in November. He also had that position last season when he was a part of a Midlothian program that finished 12-1 and advanced to the third round of the playoffs before being eliminated by 11-time state champion Aledo. In history and with everything going on in our world, it would be huge, Lynn said. Get exclusive insight from the best team of reporters in the Lone Star State! Ward went on to coach in the AFL for six seasons, including three as a defensive coordinator. Get the week's most popular posts straight to your email inbox. As a coach, in his first year at Newman International Academy Cedar Hill, he helped field the school's first ever varsity football team.
