Hatcher made big buckets for Dunbar and scored 15 points. It was the Poets first state title since 2013. Dunbar 47, Tippecanoe 38: Tony Dixons second-seeded Wolverines are going to the district tournament for the first time since 2018. Garrison led the way with 15 points. With 19 of their own free agents, Bengals looking at how to fit the Miami AD named to College Football Playoff committee, NFL Scouting Combine: Ivan Pace Jr. out to prove he is a top prospect, Dayton reaches 20 victories by putting away La Salle in second half. On 1/30, the Dunbar varsity basketball team won their neutral conference game against Thurgood Marshall (Dayton, OH) by a score of 74-66. 4 pick of the 1987 NBA Draft by the Los Angeles Clippers. 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 Koontz didnt want to see a repeat of that. The Poets were 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. Follow your favorite high school teams and players, Explore and purchase photos of your local teams, See top plays & highlights of the best high school sports, 2023 UIL Texas Boys State Basketball Championships 2023 Boys BB 4A Reg. Koontz had taken Dunbar to a title game in 1952, although that one had been a blowout out loss for the Tigers. It was like, wow, Yates said of McAdams miss. Maybe thats why Wiley focused totally on defense against Jordan Sellars, the defending state champs. The tournament shifts to the Bob Carpenter Center for the final two rounds, with the semifinals being played at 6:30 and 8:10 p.m. on Thursday, March 9, and the Watch this highlight video of the Dunbar (Dayton, OH) basketball team in its game Dunbar vs Ponitz Career Tech Game Highlights - Feb. 3, 2023 on Feb 3, 2023. On 12/29, the Dunbar varsity basketball team lost their neutral tournament game against LBJ Austin (Austin, TX) by a score of 66-61. In light of Williams honors, it was actuallyMuggsy (who averaged eightppg, 10 apg and eight spg) who was voted team MVP. They were that good. He did exactly as his coach instructed. Lewis, who went on to become Northeasterns all-time leading scorer, went over 10 points five times in 1982-83. One night in 1953, his Tigers scored an unheard-of 102 points. He is a hell of a player. Through the 1970s came charges of Catholicschools leading an exodus of mainly black athletes out of the inner-city. teacher, was voted Best Dressed.. By signing up for alerts, I agree to The Baltimore Banner's Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, and Cookie Policy and to receive news alerts and other communications from The Baltimore Banner. While Dunbar officially went 22-0 in 1959, some still argue for 23-0. Washington, who has signed to play at Michigan, moved to Dayton when his father took a job at Dayton as an assistant womens basketball coach. Despite playing with a six-man rotation for most of the game, Dunbar seldom relented on the defensive end, forcing 24 turnovers and holding Fairmont Heights to 39.2 percent shooting from the floor including just four of 20 during the middle two quarters. Dunbar, which defeated the Bears, 45-41, during the regular season, trailed 34-19 in the third quarter Tuesday. He passed away in September, 2019. Drafton entered the U.S. Army in 1961 for basic training at Fort Jackson, S.C. His first free throw with 11.8 seconds left rattled home to pull the teams even. On 2/21, the Dunbar varsity basketball team won their neutral playoff game against Alvarado (TX) by a score of 68-51. He arrived at Dunbar in 1947 to teach match and P.E. Koontz coached three Dunbar teams to NCHSAC runner-up finishes, but the 1959 Tigers would be his only state champions. I want to play everyone, and he is 100% one of the best, not just in the city, but in Ohio, Washington said. And thats what, as a coach, you got to love because defense wins games, defense was championships. B.J. 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. Wiley scored 24, McKee had 19, and all five starters were in double figures in an 85-48 romp. City, Edmondson and Lake Clifton are in Thursdays region final round. Drafton scored 12. He entered the high school coaching ranks at Ridgeview High in Hickory. It was seen as a potential destination for bright students. Even Scotton didnt get in. 195 - Nate Taylor (Center Hill High School) 22-3, Sr. The way things are now, it really brought me to this decision, he said. The Tigers had to withstand quite a charge from the Queens Street High team that was representing Beaufort, near Morehead City. But Evan Dickey got the lead right back for CJ to begin a 13-4 closing run that included an 11-of-12 performance at the foul line. It conducts state championship competitions in all the OHSAA-sanctioned sports. In 1960-61, Dunbar made its third straight trip to the 2A championship game. He said that trait showed against CJ. Alter 69, Meadowdale 51: The No. Well have a spurt in one of the quarters and thats how well win the game.. I was just tingling inside.. 170 - Maison Kleist (Vancleave High School) 26-13, Jr. 182 - Kamar Houston (Oxford High School Wrestling ) 12-4, So. Game Stats Season Stats We talked about it every day.. On 11/21, the Dunbar varsity basketball team lost their home non-conference game against Varsity Opponent by a score of 51-43. 2023 DIAA "We fought through all that adversity. 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. 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. As long as we stay locked in on the defensive end, we can will our way to victory.. WebThe Dunbar Wildcats actively compete in the following sports in the UIL: Boys Basketball - The boys basketball program has won three state championships (1993, 2003, 2006) After Wade moved on to the University of Maryland following the 1985-86 season, Dunbar, under Pete Pompey, won its fourth mythical national crown in 1991-92. We put ourselves in position to win the game, but unfortunately sometimes it just doesnt go your way, Spears said. 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. About Us. Medical Forms. Dunbar took on the Elizabethtown team, from Bladen County, in southeastern North Carolina, first. The Bears will play at Overlea Thursday for the region title and a spot in Saturday's state quarterfinals. WebDunbar High School Report Card; Our District. 2 DeMatha, 76-73, which snapped Baltimores longest winning streak. 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. Last year, it was about competing, said Parker. That would come later. Totals: 22 13-23 59. I dont try to worry too much about mistakes on offenseI got two more years to develop and grow.. Ponitz led 36-32 at halftime. Robert Hughes is the all-time leader, but Richard Duease and Freddy Johnson joins Monarchs leader with shot to overtake top spot. Weve been together for 106 days.. The Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) is the governing body of athletic programs for junior and senior high schools in the state of Ohio. For him to miss that free throw, honestly, I was surprised. Dunbar, which lost in the Baltimore City title game to cross-town Lake Clifton in double overtime,finished No. The S.C. High School League and SCISA basketball playoffs are under way. Scalpers got big bucks for Dunbar tickets back then; the community knew it was a special team, but when you look back, it was probably even more special than anyone could realize at the time. Dunbar - Hart 20, Toney 7, Suite 6, Taylor 6, Duplessis 3, Downing 2. Half: Dunbar, 24-20. The Bears will play at Overlea Thursday for the region title and a spot in Saturday's state quarterfinals. 1 spot, that wasnt the case the following two seasons after Williams and company moved on to college. The first round of the DIAA Boys Basketball Tournament is being played Tuesday, Feb. 28. Middletown takes No. They lost in overtime to Dunbar and Meadowdale and by two another time to Dunbar. Dunbars senior leaders were 6-foot-4 Gary Graham (UNLV) and 6-foot-5 All-American David Wingate (Georgetown). Wiley and Davis scored 18 each. At times, we were a little rushed and not as poised as we generally are," Hornets coach Charlie Henry said. 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. Even with Wiley not scoring a single point, Dunbar had enough offense to take an eight-point halftime lead. The Bears defeated the Poets, 53-44, to advance Thursday's Class 2A North Region II championship game. The Baltimore Banner may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Dunbar athletic director Dana Johnson was appreciative of the consistently fine work Jones put into the program. For us to come in here and battle, it means the world to me, he said. 5A Pembroke Pines Charter. With its 29-1 mark, USA Today made 5 seed Bard, in its second season in program history, prevailed over No. I think our student athletes, their focus is not fully there and they need to be encouraged and pushed a little more. Thats the flow of the game. (Ulysses Munoz / The Baltimore Sun). Wingate and Williams helped Georgetown win the 1984 NCAA title. On 2/21, the Dunbar varsity basketball team won their neutral tournament game against Oakwood (Dayton, OH) by a score of 44-30. It was 18-7 early in the second after a Sands basket. They played really aggressively, and ultimately they controlled the defensive boards.". 3 seed Knights made it back to districts for the second straight year with a victory over the Lions at Springfield. There wasnt a ton of drama during Dunbars regular season. Scotton came off the bench to score seven. Click here for instructions on how to enable JavaScript in your browser. In the girls matchup, No. Brown averaged 13 ppgand James 10 ppg. After a Hilton-Bey basket, sophomore David Ross blocked a Poet shot, leading to Kalial Colcloughs layup. Jones, who guided the Poets to five state championships, is stepping down from the position. It just felt like, its your turn to put the team on your back and close the game out for the team.. There were times when Washington had to take over, find a good shot and make it. "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. Competitive wise it was an unbelievable high school game, Szabo said. Ponitz was the No. High school basketball teams across the state began playing in their playoff tournaments earlier this week. The Poets got no closer as Carvers defense flustered them around the basket. On 12/27, the Dunbar varsity basketball team won their home tournament game against South Hills (Fort Worth, TX) by a score of 87-39. It was true then and it remains true now with the weekly FAB 50 National Team Rankings powered by Ballislife.com. I just took what they gave me," Phillip said. Koontz, who died in 1986 at 71, coached many strong Dunbar teams. 2 behind the Cardinals, who finished 34-0. WebOn 2/21, the Dunbar varsity basketball team won their neutral playoff game against Alvarado (TX) by a score of 68-51. Our whole season has boiled down to defensethats what we rely on, said Carver first-year coach Alvin Parker. It was never just about basketball and winning games. Web2023 DIAA Boys Swimming Championship Prelims All Swims. Most play at the 4A, 5A, and 6A levels. 44) in the 1986 Draft. Davis scored 24 and Drafton scored 20. Koontz had some stellar material to work with in 1959. On this night, Wiley would need to focus all his effort on defense. + Six-foot-4 HermanHarried (Syracuse) was a 1984 Parade All-American but a back-up in 1983. Troys Peabody High was no match for Dunbar in the semifinals. The crowd was estimated at 1,000 fans. Garrison worked for the Mare Island Naval Shipyard on the West Coast for 16 years and the Army Corp of Engineers for nine years, He died at 65 in 2006. On 1/20, the Dunbar varsity basketball team lost their away conference game against Meadowdale (Dayton, OH) by a score of 60-54. Their legacy of producing four NBA players off the same team only makes the teams high school accomplishments more special as time passes. 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. [jwplayer lpqhoLGb-BmKM743H] 7A Dr. Phillips High School. 21 at 24-3. The district championship game was brutal. It hurts coming that close on a last-second drive.. He went to the signal corps school at Fort Gordon, Ga.. Pub. Junior, which began national rankings for the 1974-75 season, Final, Expanded 2017-18 FAB 50 Rankings >>. And there was nothing easy about Friday nights 65-57 victory over Ponitz in a sectional final at Trent Arena. By then, the 11,773 who packed The Ohio State Universitys Schottenstein Center knew what they were witnessing: Dunbar history. Our nonprofit news organization is made possible by, Select the type of alerts youd like to receive, Browsers such as Chrome, Safari, and Firefox, Get text messages from The Banner in urgent situations (message and data rates may apply). Dulaney's Che Evans covers his face with his jersey after the team lost the lead in the final minute to Eleanor Roosevelt during the MPSSAA Class 4A boys basketball semifinal game at University of Maryland. }, Miami), a leaper and tough player inside. That was our best defensive effort against a really good team, said Parker. Several area teams have reached out to the Wolverines to express sympathy and show support. 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. Oak Cliff Faith vs. Fort Worth Dunbar, 7 p.m. Friday. Guard Darren Lucas-White scored 19 to lead Fairmont Heights, and Yearlarndo Reed II added 11 points and nine rebounds. COLLEGE PARK For the Dunbar boys basketball team, four seasons without a state championship is a dry spell. Wingate was a second round pick (No. Earlier in the season, Dunbar won the Ft. Worth Basketball Classic, the King Cotton Tournament and the Laker-Poet Tournament. The two teams played a classic game at the Towson Center that lasted two and a half hours, and at the end of it,Calvert Hall won in triple overtime, 94-91. The Falcons, who reached the 2A state semifinals, defeated Carver, 56-36, in last years region final. Johnson said the school is accepting applications to fill the coaching position left behind by Jones. Muggsy finished with 15. And he really loves the way his team is playing defense. Carver Vo-Tech boys basketball celebrate after Tuesday's victory over Dunbar. 9 in Basketball Weeklysnational rankings with a 29-2 record. Become a subscriber to watch games Live and On Demand, 2023 NFHS Network LLC NFHS Network is part of the CBS Sports Digital Network. Weve talked a lot about getting everybodys best shot, and we sure got Ponitzs best shot.. The Dunbar Poets beat the Fairmont Heights Hornets in the 1A boys basketball state championship match at the Xfinity Center in College Park. Dunbar held Lexington to 11 points in the first half, was up by 35 after three quarters and cruised 74-35. 3 seed McKinley Tech, 54-44. 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.) Offers may be subject to change without notice. Head Coach . You can play your butts off and still come up short, but we proved that we belonged in the game.. After nine years of teaching, Wylie went to work for IBM for 30 years. CA Notice at Collection and Privacy Notice. WebList of OHSAA basketball champions. David Ross (left) brought the defense for Carver Vo-Tech Tuesday with eight rebounds and seven blocked shots while Dorrian Sands paced the offense with 19 points. The SCHSL championships are set for March 2-4 at USC Aiken and SCISA championships will be held in Sumter on Feb. 24-25. 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. They wanted to pressure our defense and try to score as much as they could in transition, and we just wanted to make them beat us in a half-court set.. It was the season USA Today began its weekly Super 25 and it helped spread the Poets national notoriety. 4 Tipp work for every point it got Friday at Trent. On 12/10, the Dunbar varsity basketball team lost their neutral tournament game against Andress (El Paso, TX) by a score of 71-64. College Park,MD-3/9/14- Hornets #2 Darius Holmes celebrates one of his teammate's 3 point shots in the first half. The 1982-1983 Dunbar team lost Wingate and Graham to graduation, but it was an easy call to begin the Poets ranked No. Overall, the program has won a record 16 state championships. (Brian Krista, Baltimore Sun Media Group). Dunbar boys basketball head coach Cyrus Jones Sr. receives the state championship trophy in 2018. Dunbar missed numerous shots around the basket. He served in Korea and Turkey. Basketball Weekly, which began national rankings for the 1974-75 season, started out Calvert Hall as its No. Even better, it put the finishing touch on a 28-0 season, the first perfect run by any Wolverines team. There was definitely no lovelost between these schools. Wiley was all about team above self. 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 state of Texas classifies schools from 1A to 6A based The result was satisfying for more than just one reason for Dunbar, which had only one bench player with significant playing time in forward Shaun Tolbert. He also was Elidas quarterback and guided the Bulldogs into the D-III state semifinals against Springfield Shawnee. Get the latest high school sports stories, photos and video from around the region. Our number is 38cant hold really good teams to 38 but that wasnt bad., Granted they (Carver) blocked a lot of shots, but we missed a lot of point blank layups, said Dunbar coach Dana Johnson. Dunbar held on, 69-64, to win its 21st straight game. Dunbar cranks up defense, rolls to record 16th state boys basketball championship By Rich Scherr Baltimore Sun Mar 10, 2018 at 3:30 pm COLLEGE PARK Calvert Hall defeated DeMatha, 82-76, to win Alhambra and clinch thenational title. He earned a degree at Livingstone in 1937 and went on to graduate school at Indiana University. WebDunbar High School, Dayton (OH) Basketball Players - RealGM Tuesday, the Bears showed it wasnt a fluke. 1 against one of the best high school schedules weve ever evaluated. They will play at Xavier against the winner of Saturdays game between Cincinnati Taft, the top seed in the Cincinnati sectionals, and Cincinnati McNicholas. He came here with a purpose, Pullen said of Yates. On 1/18, the Dunbar varsity basketball team won their home conference game against Carter-Riverside (Fort Worth, TX) by a score of 64-53. He instructed Wiley, who was averaging 15 points, to leave the scoring to his teammates. 32 in the preseason Basketball Weekly rankings, No. Dunbar ended up 29-0 and ranked No. Dunbar boys basketball head coach Cyrus Jones Sr. receives the state championship trophy in 2018. 1 in the country. My seniors, this is their third year at Dunbar, they came in with me, and given the situation with Dae Dae, this means a lot. Official Contest Forfeiture Form. Thomasville was the first opponent in the district and ran headlong into a buzz saw. It was fitting that Yates would provide the winning heroics. 2 Coolidge led No. "That was our focus. WebDunbar High School, Baltimore (MD) Basketball Players - RealGM Similar to the Calvert Hall team the year prior, Wade beefed up the schedule and everyone predicted a stellar season even though the pressure was on. Bogues would just punish ball-handlers and the team was unselfish; anyone could go offoffensively and nobody worried about individual scoring. 1 throughout the season and actually played better than expectations, if thats possible. On 1/21, the Dunbar varsity basketball team won their away non-conference game against Trotwood-Madison (Trotwood, OH) by a score of 64-48. 1 & 2, Oak Cliff Faith Family Academy (Dallas, TX), Young Men's Leadership Academy (Fort Worth, TX). The Dunbar Poets beat the Fairmont Heights Hornets in the 1A boys basketball state championship match at the Xfinity Center in College Park. Five-foot-7 Darryl Woods (Virginia Union) was a captain and only scored in half the games. Although four of the Dunbar players reached their dreams of NBA ball, it was not always a smooth ride. On 2/24, the Dunbar varsity basketball team won their neutral playoff game against Tippecanoe (Tipp City, OH) by a score of 47-38. Dunbar finished off a 54-41 victory to cap a 22-0 season. Despite two losses, USA Today named 29-2 DeMatha its 1983-84 mythical national champion, while the National Sports News Service (precursor to the FAB 50) went with 31-2 Long Beach (Calif.) Poly. Hes slept on, and he showed it tonight. No one averaged 20, but all five starters were caable of hit double figures, sometimes all on the same night. 1 team in the fall of 1981 with Camden (N.J.) at No. Dunbar was a small school to be playing for a 2A basketball title. FH Lucas-White 19, Quigley 5, Craven 2, Benjamin 4, Reed 11, Norman 2, Montgomery 4, Reynolds 1. 1 Dunbar for most of the game, but (Derek Toney). Dunbar fell in the championship game to LaGrange, a school from the Kinston area. That's just what the Poets did Saturday in their 59-48 win over Fairmont Heights in the Class 1A state final at Xfinity Center. It means the world to see my kids respond, to see the community come out and watch a basketball game like this. I want to say that everybody has been showing so much love.. 1 Mater Dei of Santa Ana, Calif. USA Today named Dunbar its national champion for the second team in three seasons in 1984-85. But their last miss was fateful. The other two starters were sophomores Wallace Davis, who averaged 11, and Walter Garrison, who averaged 10. Dunbar pulled to 18-15 with 3 minutes, 24 seconds left in the period before a Hilton-Bey layup started a 10-2 run to put Carver back in control, 28-17 at halftime. N.C. A&T was familiar ground to many of the Dunbar players. Williams was named Mr. Basketball USA in a close decision over guard Dwayne Pearl Washington of Boys High in Brooklyn, N.Y. Washington was more impressive on the national post-season all-star game circuit, but Williams brilliant numbers and individual performances for the best team in the country was just too much to ignore. Web1984 High School Basketball Awards - RealGM. WebChampions: Dayton Dunbar Defeated: Canton McKinley (70-65) COACH: Mike Haley BOYS TRACK CLASS AAA (1988) Champions: Dayton Dunbar (45 Points) Runner-Ups: Medina That magnet program is how Dunbar attracted players and kept up with the parochial schools that could offer athletic scholarships. We started off strong defensively then had major breakdowns at the wrong time. WASHINGTON (DC News Now) The Bard boys basketball team and the Dunbar girls basketball team both won their respective DCIAA title games on Saturday. Tournament Game 2023 UIL Texas Boys State Basketball Carver got defensive in the fourth quarter, punching its ticket to a second straight Region I final. 8 Oakwood to 30 points on Tuesday and made No. 170 - Maison Kleist (Vancleave High School) 26-13, Jr. 182 - Kamar Houston (Oxford High School Wrestling ) 12-4, So. We hung in there together and this is the reward.. Bogues came over from Southern High after the 1981 season. Williams, who was rated the No.4 player in the country by Bob Gibbons All-Star Sports, was the No. A final score has not been reported for this varsity basketball game. In the 1959-60 season, Scotton emerged as the No. Dunbar was themore physically imposing than Calvert Hall and better than it was in 1980-81, but only defeated one ranked team Camden. Learn more about supporting local journalism. MaxPreps is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Drafton got 17, and everyone got to play. 195 - Nate Taylor (Center Hill High School) 22-3, They had toured the school as part of their academic curriculum. and coached the Tigers until the school closed in the spring of 1969. District Forms. 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. Trailing 52-51, Elida went to McAdams in the final seconds. The Tigers were just too strong. About Us. 6 Lake Clifton, 62-60, in the Class 1A North region semifinals. One thing that isnt in doubt is that it was a glorious era for Dunbar basketball. 1 seed in DIAA Boys Basketball Tournament Hes an unbelievably talented player.. The culture has changed. In 1969,a black Dunbar student hit a white student from one of the parochial schools at a sporting event. The 1992 team matched the 1983 team as Wire-to-Wire No. When Lewis went No. PLD, which opened in 1990, Boys Basketball Bracket Alignment. 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. Of those 51, 27 were boys. On 2/17, the Dunbar varsity basketball team won their neutral non-conference game against Franklin (OH) by a score of 77-32. Afterward, you start to think, was it destiny? D Esguerra 3, McCormick 10, Philip 27, Ayers 1, West 15, Tolbert 2, Miller 1. Day 106 Tuesday started slow for Carver, trailing 5-0 early. McKee, president of the student council and voted Most Intellectual and Most All-round by his classmates, aspired to be a doctor. Scotton attended Livingstone before he was drafted into the U.S. Army. Camden featured the No. Newark, DE. He wouldnt take a shot in the title game. Already fouled out were power frontliners Deontae Teddy Hawkins (14 points, 12 rebounds) and Gary Akbar (10 points). Required fields are marked *. Dulaney's Che Evans covers his face with his jersey after the team lost the lead in the final minute to Eleanor Roosevelt during the MPSSAA Class 4A boys basketball semifinal game at University of Maryland. 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. Published 12:00 am Thursday, July 23, 2020. Thats (Dunbar) a good team and caught us earlier in the year. He continues to coach Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) basketball. Teams representing Elizabethtown, Tarboro, Belmont, Edenton, Beaufort and Lenoir headed to Greensboro and joined Dunbar and Jordan Sellars for the state tournament. = "They were giving me the pull-up side, and my teammates just put me in position to score.. In 1966, he coached Romus Jefferies, who set a Rowan County single-season record with 29.6 points per game. In retrospect, Dunbar had one close game in two years a 57-52 win over a good King ofNew York City team at the Johnstown Tournament. Your email is never published nor shared. High school basketball teams across the state began playing in their playoff tournaments earlier this week. We did a good job on DayJaun late, Szabo said. Lewis backed up Williams for the most part and in many games only sawgarbage minutes. 6 Dunbar, however, there's nothing more satisfying than thoroughly frustrating an opponent with suffocating defense. 3A Calvary Christian Academy. In order to post comments, please make sure JavaScript and Cookies are enabled, and reload the page. Florida. Basketball Officials Evaluation Form. Calvert Hall went wire-to-wire as the nations No. By the end of 1981 season, the rivalry between Calvert Hall and Dunbar (located in East Baltimore) had grown heated. COLLEGE PARK For most high school basketball players, success means lighting up scoreboards with gaudy offensive numbers. 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