Thursday, Oct. 19 Eaton | Northwest ISD Stadium | 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27 Byron Nelson | Northwest ISD Stadium | 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3 Keller Fossil Ridge | Bob Ledbetter Field | 7 p.m. (Senior Night), 520 E. Southlake Blvd. Texas high school football state semifinal playoff schedule and scores - live and final. Read more about the early days of Dragon football in these stories under the People section: Carroll has come a long way since dust bowl days, Carrolls greatest victories are lessons learned in losing, It was the first time Carroll had made it that far since 2011, and like that team the Dragons made it all the way to the state championship game, even if they couldnt walk away with a title. Tight end Jake Misch had slipped away and was wide open for the easy, five-yard touchdown catch. I state championship, Todd saw more than a worthy competitor in his son. In 2020, the Dragons loss in the Division I state championship game against Austin Westlake was a personal one for Riley. However, as accomplished as he was as a football player, all of that was merely a training ground for what is Dodge's true calling in life -- to be a Texas high school football head coach. More recently, Joey McGuire was 31 when Cedar Hill promoted him to head coach in 2003. But he also reminded his players of one other thing: he told them theres more work to be done, and going from the final four to the last one standing wont be easy. The execution of Lineweavers run-based offense helped the streak shatter the previous record by 19 victories. The season will officially begin on Aug. 25 when the Dragons host El Paso Eastwood. Braves snap Monarch's 29-game winning streak in CIF Southern Section Division 1 championship, move to Open Division finals. Hanner says he doesn't know what "core values" are, and the ambiguity could mean the school district can decide whatever it wants. Joseph Hoyt, Staff Writer. Embracing the past, Dodge branded the moniker Protect the Tradition. By his third season, the Dragons were back in the spotlight. Chuck Curtis became head coach at Jacksboro at 24, won a state title at 27, then won back to back state championships at Garland at age 28 and 29. The Southlake Carroll Dragons are also 10-0 and first place in their district. The lawyer representing Coach Wasson said his client is fully cooperating with the investigation and not only welcomes it but is looking forward to defending himself and the program. Its really special to me to get to come home where so many people poured into my life and now I get to pay it back and do the same thing," he said. Home Non-District. In a statement, the coachs attorney said Wasson and his staff have always endeavored to do things the right way. History would back that up, too, and a reminder of it was on the other sideline. We keep in touch, and I always told him if I got the chance to be a head coach, I wanted him to come with, so it all worked out perfectly there., And having worked with Carl before and being able to bring in a veteran guy that has actually called the defensive plays was huge.. In 17 seasons with Ledbetter at the helm, the Dragons won 208 games including three 16-0 state championship seasons (1988, 1992, 1993) and a national record 72 consecutive regular season wins. It's a destination school for high school coaches in the state, which is why Carroll ISD interviewed candidates for its football coaching job who had resumes replete with state championship accomplishments. Kay leaves Houston program with over 100 wins, four state titles. Southlake Carroll High School . Southlake Carroll head coach Riley Dodge kisses his son Tate, 5, on the sidelines before the Class 6A Division I state football championship game against Austin Westlake, coached by his. By taking advantage of this extensive network, more than 92 percent of NCSA verified athletes play at the college level. RELATED: Southlake Carroll (Texas) head coach Hal Wasson speaks for first time since being placed on administrative leave Statement from former Southlake Carroll football coach Hal Wasson. Prior to his acceptance of the job last week, I had a 45-minute phone conversation with Dodge during which he detailed his game plan for leading the Dragons program. The big question about Dodge is his age. Assistant Coach. One of the messages contained a vague campus threat. Coach Johnson played his college football at LSU and is a graduate of Friendswood High School. One glimpse inside the Carroll coaches' office reveals the numbers to be concerned with are not that of Dodge's age, but that of high school coordinating experience, coaching years in the collegiate ranks and state championship rings aboard the staff; a wealth of knowledge and teaching ability many of Dodge'sbrcontemporaries could only dream of having at their disposal. It was almost a failure if we didnt win the state championship. After the game, Dodges speech to his team was short, but he made sure to remind his players of the historical significance of what they just accomplished. It was apparent Hill was special during his senior season in 2012. I, that means everything to us. All rights reserved. Heres a look at the first three coaching seasons for both Todd and Riley Dodge at Southlake Carroll. Once his playing days were over, Dodge has been on a fast track, having served directly under no less than six current or former college head coaches in a 3-year period: 1) Texas A&M: Head Coach Kevin Sumlin, OC Kliff Kingsbury (Texas Tech HC), and WR coach David Beaty (Kansas HC); 2) University of Texas: Head Coach Mack Brown, OC Major Applewhite (Houston HC), and Head Coach Charlie Strong.. As a graduate assistant at Texas A&M, Dodge helped accomplish something no coaching staff has been able to do sincekeep Johnny Football under control. He benefited further that season working alongside and learning from his third offensive coordinator in three years, Shawn Watson. He takes over an Italy squad that stumbled down the stretch of the season a year ago losing their last three games and finishing at 4-6 and outside of the playoffs. Subscribe now and get 1 month free with the code: JOEH. (One of the best was Steve Lineweaver who served as the offensive coordinator for eight years before winning multiple state titles as head coach with Commerce and Trinity.) Not coincidentally, McVay and Riley are both coach's sons, just like Riley Dodge. After graduating from the University of Oregon in 2016, Joseph interned at The News before working for The Ames Tribune and KOIN-TV in Portland. Completely stopping Gordon would prove to be impossible. Not only do the members of Carroll's staff possess a winning pedigree, they bring plenty of coaching familiarity with either Dodge himself, or Carroll, outside of new-hire and cornerbacks coach Brian Sides who arrives via Magnolia. Sierra Edwards | ksedwards@fcps.edu Assistant Dir. The time and place hadnt been determined as of Saturday afternoon, according to Dodge. The Longhorns, who had never even made the playoffs before, won 3 state titles in the next 14 years. A postscript from the historical society: In 2018, Riley Dodge succeeded Hal Wasson as Southlake Carrolls head football coach. By Brian Gosset. Carroll ISD has only released a broad statement about the investigation, saying the culture of the football program is being reviewed along with its compliance with UIL rules and core values. The school board meeting is scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. at theCarroll ISD administration center at2400 N. Carroll Avenue. Wayzata, Jesuit hold commanding leads in their respective states. Joseph Hoyt, Staff Writer. His confidence lies in experience, and not just his own. Coach Todd used to be a huge Southlake Carroll fan himself. There is a lot of experience here, and a lot of guys that have done it in college or as coordinators. Its one example, but after going toe-to-toe with his son for the first time, and winning 52-34 in Saturdays 6A Div. Dodge is the son of 4-time Texas High School State Champion Head Coach Todd Dodge and the grandson of the late Ebbie Neptune, a member of the Texas High School Athletic Directors Hall of Honor, for whom the football stadium at Austin Westlake is named. Loveless takes over for Lee Wilkins, who resigned his post after just one season leading the Gladiators. That's when the hard work is done as a staff and both of them have done it. A postscript from the historical society: In 2018, Riley Dodge succeeded Hal Wasson as Southlake Carroll's head football coach. Kenny Hill joined that group in 2011. He was assigned to personally assist and teach Manziel and fellow freshman and future NFL 1st round draft pick Mike Evans in the film room. / CBS Texas. Only one of Carrolls drives didnt result in a score. Playing for the Dragons, he said, came with a certain confidence and a certain standard. We talked about it all week: We had to get hats on No. 817.416.4500. Clint Renfro was a wide receiver on multiple of those state championship teams. A teenager was shot and killed near a high school in northeast Dallas. The late great Texas Hall of Famer Eddy Peach was 29 when he became head coach at Arlington Lamar in 1970. / CBS Texas. ARLINGTON Austin Westlake head coach Todd Dodge wants you to know that his son, Southlake Carroll head coach Riley Dodge, is an excellent play caller. ANNOUNCEMENTS. Roster last updated on Jan 25, 2023 @ 1:25am (GMT) Print Roster Correction All-Time Roster. Ewers said after last weeks win over Arlington Martin that there was a little bit of rust in his return, but it didnt look like any of that carried over to Saturday. Riley was a highly talented quarterback for Carroll ISD (2005 to 2007), taking the team to win state (2005 and 2006) under his father as Head Coach. Safeties coachbrRobert Drake, special teams and linebackers coach Mike Loveless and defensive line coach Aaron Lineweaver the son of former legendary Euless Trinity head coach Steve Lineweaver have all been on Carroll's staff since Dodge was a player with the former a member of seven state titles with the Dragons. Hes a coaching veteran who has worked at not only Denton Guyer, but hes also spent time as an assistant coach at Southlake Carroll as well. He knows what it takes to win. Most impressively, Dodge adjusted and, with an inexperienced QB, he relied heavily on the ground game and sophomore Justin Dinka, who was 2nd in the area with 1711 rushing yards. Todd Dodge was hired in 2000 to revive the programs past glory, and he quickly proved to be the perfect fit. If you look too far ahead, that's when you slip up., by Joseph covers SMU, college sports and the Texas Rangers for The Dallas Morning News. Coaching at Carroll was Rileys first head-coaching position.). He then went on to play quarterback and wide receiver at the Division 1 collegiate level at the University of North Texas and McNeese State. We just come out and play ball.. The winning formula was the same: committed athletes and disciplined coaching backed up by school district and community support. . Community Connector School Program presented by Optimum, Mr. Texas Football Player of the Year Award, North Texas Dance Team Spotlight presented by Children's Health, San Antonio Inspirational Coach of the Week, San Antonio Student Trainer Program Spotlight, Texas Children's Training Staff Superstars Award. 30 were here. If ever there was a person who was born to coach, it is Riley Dodge. Last monthcoach Hal Wasson wasplaced on paid administrative leavewhile the Carroll Independent School District conducted an administrative review focused on several aspects of the Dragon football program. Dragon fans are already well accustomed to the headlines mentioning two things about Dodge: age and lineage. This is a program-changing week, Riey said on Saturday night. MaxPreps Cup: Fall leaders in all 50 state. Texas high school football state championship playoff schedule and scores - live and final. There are several items on the school board meeting agenda this evening -- including deliberating the "employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee" and discussing the "duties and responsibilities of high school football program coaching staff, including head football coach.". College career [ edit] They initially targeted Todd, and though he told The News he was very close to taking the job, he decided to stay at Westlake, opening the door for Riley to take over the program. To view subscription options for The News and SportsDay, click here. As the son of four-time Texas High School State Champion Head Coach Todd Dodge, it comes as no surprise that Head Coach Dodge has an incredible history as a football player and coach. Sign In to access this content. Dodges teams from 2002 to 2006 were similar to Ledbetters teams of the late 1980s and early 1990s. After graduating from the University of Oregon in 2016, Joseph interned at The News before working for The Ames Tribune and KOIN-TV in Portland. He has led the Dragons to the state playoffs every season since. Carroll ISD Athletic Department will provide athletic, academic, and personal development by creating an intentional culture that fosters positive relationships which strive for a tradition of excellence. Click "Subscribe Now" to see a list of subscription offers. Riley Dodge is a former star quarterback for the Dragons football team. I just love what he did that last four years at Westlake, Dodge says. This is Carrolls first trip to the state semifinals since 2011, a year that ended with Carrolls eighth state championship. OVERALL 13-1 0.93 Win % DISTRICT 7-0 1st in District. He was 29 at the time, the same age Riley was when he took over his alma mater three years ago, becoming the youngest 11-man head coach in the state at one of its most-historic programs. The play was called Bama, Todd said, and its a play Riley gave him in the week leading up to last years state title game. PF 660 PA 216 STREAK 1L. As Offensive Coordinator and QBs Coach at Justin Northwest last season, Dodge's productivity continued as the Texans ranked 5th in the area in 5A total offense. 5/6/2021. The Dragons reigned over Class 3A in a decade of dominance that included three state titles (1988, 1992, and 1993) and a state record 72-game regular season win streak. And then there's offensive coordinator Marshall Williams from Fort Worth Brewer. The streak lasted from 1986 to 1994 as the Dragons scored blowout victories that included 34 shutouts and wins by an average of 37 points. In 2015, Rick was invited to write the introduction for the historical societys book, Southlake Carroll Dragon Football, reprinted below. First published on February 5, 2018 / 7:37 AM. 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Fri, 8/26. As a head coach, however, the 32-year-old watched . Copyright 2019 Greenhouse Ventures. When Marcus HC Gerry Stanford accepted the Texarkana Texas HS job last year, Riley declined an invitation to join him there, mainly due to the fact he didn't want to uproot from the Southlake area, where he grew up. In his no-huddle, spread offense, passing became the trend in a state known for wishbone offenses and running back recruits. A year later, in the state championship game between the two Dodges, both coaches saw an opportunity to use deviations of that play, hoping that the other would remember and fall victim to the false sense of familiarity. The Dragons will play the winner of Saturdays Duncanville-DeSoto game in the state semifinals. Earlier this week he was suspended while the district said it is investigating the football teams compliance with University Interscholastic League rules and regulations. The school district has said it is taking a closer look at the operations of the football program to ensure it's aligned with the school's core values and University Interscholastic League (UIL)rules and regulations. The junior finished with 23 carries for 204 yards and three total touchdowns, including a 95-yard kickoff return for a score in the fourth quarter. There are a lot of expectations, and while Dodge is aware of that, he is staying grounded and trusting his staff. Wasson was going to attend a coaching clinic in Alabama this week but canceled his appearance once he found out about the investigation. Spot in UIL Texas 6A Division 2 semifinals up for grabs between Guyer, Carroll. ANNOUNCEMENTS; 5/6/2021: Special Announcement Carroll Athletics is proud to welcome Head Basketball Coach David Markley in the CSHS Main Gym from 6-8pm tonight for a meet and greet! 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