Former Duncanville High School girls basketball . Along with head coach LaJeanna Howard, the varsity girls basketball coaching staff was also placed on leave. 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. 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. Lake Highlands (30-3) is the favorite to win both Region I and the state championship. Because of that, Duncanville is stripped of its 2022 6A state championship. "However, we respect the Committee's decision that a longer suspension was appropriate.". Carter last beat Faith Family in December of 2019. Joined December 2020. Longtime coach Cathy Self-Morgan retired in 2019 amidst an investigation into possible recruiting violations. Tweets. Scott Fahey He is only the third boys soccer coach in Duncanville HS history. [So] one summer I toured with him and his team and got to be in the locker room and fell in love with being a basketball coach. 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 best high school basketball team in the country last season has been stripped of its 2022 state title, according to a report by Greg Riddle at the Dallas Morning News. Campus PTA meetingsare held monthly at each campus, typically inthe evening. Coach Fahey continued his playing career after high school, playing two years in junior college (Howard County and Brookhaven CC) and two years at Northwood University, earning 1st Team All-Conference Honors in the Western Junior College Athletic Conference, the North Texas Junior College Athletic Conference, and the Red River Athletic Conference. 2-ranked player in Texas and the 15th-ranked player nationally last year, according 247 Sports. I and the Districts administration take these allegations seriously. 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. Wyatt in the finals. Coach has been one of the best people Ive worked with/covered since moving to DFW 2 yrs ago. The boys basketball team at Duncanville High School is third best in the country, the only Texas team in the top 20 programs, per an ESPN ranking. Duncanville is called the City of Champions. Choose your favorite sports and teams to follow to be able to see all of the content you want to enjoy first. The UIL's executive committee also suspended boys coach David Peavy and girls coach LeJeanna Howard a year each over the violations. Earlier this morning, the UIL banned Duncanville Pantherettes girls basketball from the playoffs for one season, suspending Coach LeJeanna Howard for the rest of the school year after an alleged recruiting violation. The district disputes that call saying, "the player's eligibility was the subject of court action. But Peavy doesnt take all the credit. From 2008-14, Ponder won four 2A state championships, but hasnt returned to the state tournament since it rose to 3A in 2014. Whether its enough to beat a seasoned Lancaster team remains to be seen. 12 Red Oak (27-10) in one semifinal, and Frisco Memorial (20-16) will play No. While attending DBU he competed on the cross country and track teams. 2 Duncanville HS basketball coaches suspended for rule violations "I just think that this is their senior year," parent Tarasha Holland said. Lake Highlands hadnt advanced past the regional quarterfinals since 2009 before its win Tuesday over No. Coach Brookins married his wife Rhonda in 2009 and they have a son, Ryder. 2, and Paul VI dropped to No. "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. February 8, 2023, 11:09 PM. She did admit it was her responsibility to check what is posted on the team's social media page. Its a testament to the work all of our guys have done. 199 Following. A trip to the state finals would be Summits first ever. Benjamin Thrasher grew up and attended High School in Rowlett, Texas where he played Soccer and ran Cross Country. In the midst of an investigation into alleged recruiting violations, head coach Cathy Self-Morgan submitted her resignation. Red Oak has four starters who averaged 10 points or more in the regular season including senior Mark Broussard, whose 8.8 assists per game led the Dallas area. 2023 BVM Sports. Black was a five-star recruit who signed with the University of Arkansas. Duncanville High School forced to forfeit final girls' basketball game due to ongoing investigation. "I know the coach and his fiance's efforts to become a family. The Duncanville girls team is currently ranked No. DUNCANVILLE, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) - The Duncanville Pantherettes high school basketball program is looking for a new head coach. Duncanvilles girls basketball program will be on probation for the next two years. LaJeanna Howard972-708-2373lhoward@duncanvilleisd.org. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. McKinney High School will now be named the state champs. a three-star Butler signee who led the Dallas-area in scoring this regular season with 28.6 points per game. February 25, 2023 - 1:13PM. DeSoto will play Cypress Falls in one semifinal, and Legacy will play Klein Oak in the other. DUNCANVILLE, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) - Duncanville High basketball coach David Peavy can put trophies out for the last three years. North Crowley has institutional experience, too. Coach Duff led the Lady Panther Softball team to their first playoff victory in 2016 and their first District Championship in 2017. 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. North Crowley (31-6) isnt an easy semifinal assignment, though. A Pantherette has returned home to become the new head coach of the illustrious girls basketball program. The Duncanville boys' basketball team has been stripped of its state title and the girls' basketball team is banned from this season's playoff games. DUNCANVILLE, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) - Two Duncanville High School basketball coaches have been suspended for rule violations. In the midst of an investigation into alleged recruiting violations . Please inquire at your childs school for specific meeting dates, times, and locations. 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. 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. 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. Last year, the UIL ruled him ineligible to play because of the nature of the transfer. Coach Howard received her bachelor's degree atthe University of Louisiana at Monroe. Duncanville ISD is once again in the spotlight. READ MORE: Duncanville HS coach resigns amid UIL investigation. 18 in 6A). By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. Follow Zack Poff on Twitter. Its time to see whether Mansfield Summits arduous non-district schedule has paid dividends. "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. Ponder (32-5) dethroned Madison, the reigning 3A state champion and the TABCs No. He has taken several athletes to state in cross country and track. stakes is high vinyl. 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. In a meeting in Austin, Texas, the executive committee ruled that Duncanville used an ineligible player five-star guard Anthony . We have great resources, great support, our community is about us and about the success of all of our teams no matter what they do. 972-708-2173 The three-day invitational tournament is sponsored by Duncanville Lions Club, the City of Duncanville, Duncanville ISD, and the Duncanville Chamber of Commerce. 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.. 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. Yes, but: The University Interscholastic League ruled in October that the team used an ineligible player last season, stripping the school of its 2022 title. Peavy and Howard additionally received three years of probation, and they each were reprimanded by the executive committee. She plans to retire after 42 years in coaching and eight state titles. Coach Passos has helped revitalize the Duncanville HS program for area, regional, state and national rankings. The district serves four communities: the entire city of Duncanville and portions of Dallas, Cedar Hill, and DeSoto. "We believe our internal disciplinary measure was both substantial and appropriate. In 2014 she became the Girls Head Track and Field Coach. 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. It hasnt played in a regional final since 2007, and has lost in the regional semifinals in its last six trips. 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. As for the girls basketball team investigation, Duncanville ISD said it could not provide any additional information. 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. Its District 11-6A neighbors will look to carry that mantle. FOX4 spoke to parents Monday afternoon picking up their children. Howard denied it was a try-out for the team, calling it just an open gym. While at Arlington Heights she competed in volleyball, basketball, and track and field. His passion is to provide an opportunity for every student to learn the game of golf. Kimball a state finalist in 2021 and a semifinalist in 2022 will bring a 24-game winning streak into Fridays game. Coach Fahey is a 2002 graduate of Northwood University with a degree in Business Management. One of the punishments is stripping the boys basketball team of their 2022 6A state championship. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. 20. 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 . Mr. McNeely credits his father with teaching him the skills to navigate . The UIL found it violated recruiting rules and practice restrictions. The Panthers should be the three-time reigning 6A state champs. It lost to Kimball 73-70 in December. Council PTABoard Meetings (Council Board members, local PTA Presidents) are held from 8:30-9:15 am and Council PTA General Meetings (Council Board, local PTA Presidents, Principals, another PTA representative, open to public) are held from 9:30-10:30 am. Duncanville High School's athletic director, Dwight Weaver, was reprimanded over the girls team's violations. 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 . While the Pantherettes are suspended from UIL . Coach Peavy has led the Panther to the State Championship game in 2019, 2020, and 2021and has won two Championship titles. The boys team opted out of this season's playoffs, as well. While Samples is a key cog in the Dallas ISD, new AD Gil Garza likely will make sweeping changes. 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. Faith Family has as much (if not more) star talent than any 4A team in the state. The decision stemmed from rules that prohibit players changing schools for athletic purposes. Its District 11-6A . have felt as destined as this one may be. Coach Yvette Green grew up in Fort Worth and graduated from Arlington Heights High School. 27. It has always been Coach Howard's dream to give back to the Duncanville Pantherettes and the tradition the program carries. 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. All rights reserved, the UIL banned Duncanvilles girls' basketball from the playoffs for one season, Click here to read more from our partners at the Dallas Morning News, UIL Rules Star Basketball Player Anthony Black Ineligible to Play for Duncanville, UIL Rules Anthony Black Ineligible to Play for Duncanville, 3 Children Killed, 2 Wounded in Ellis County Home; 1 in Custody: Sheriff, Texas House Plans to Pass Largest Property Tax Decrease Ever,' Speaker Phelan Says, Frisco to Open New State-of-the-Art Public Library This Saturday. ", First published on October 31, 2022 / 8:07 PM. As the head boys basketball coach at Duncanville High School, he led three Duncanville High School Panther teams to state championship victories in 1991, 1999, and 2007. The arena is named for the legendary girls' basketball . 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I knew right then at the age of 10 or 11 that I wanted to be a basketball coach.. 6A Region I had been touted as the states toughest postseason quadrant all year.