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DYNASTY: Aledo set to win seventh title in 10 years
Jan 14, 2021
On Friday, the Aledo Bearcats have an opportunity to pull a three-peat in the UIL 5A Division II State Championship game where they will take on Crosby (12-3). This is Aledo's attempt at a second three-peat in the last 12 seasons- their seventh state title in ten years.
<p>Aledo sits as the two-time defending state champion after defeating Fort Bend Marshall two seasons in a row; first in 2018 with a 55-19 victory and again in 2019 with a 45-42 victory. Although going for a three-peat is already something pretty spectacular, Aledo is also gunning to break a state record- one of which they currently hold: the most UIL football state titles.</p><p>Aledo's football program currently has nine state titles- more than any other program in the state. This record can be broken Friday should they win their 10th ring.</p><p>Aledo started their reign of championship titles in 1998 where they defeated Cuero by a score of 14-7 in the Class 3A Division I title game. A decade later, in 2009, Aledo, then Class 4A Division II, defeated Brenham by 35-21 behind sophomore star running back Johnathan Gray, who would prove to be a key player in the next two seasons as well. In 2010, Gray helped lead Aledo to a 69-34 victory over La Marque, and in 2011 Gray led the charge for a 49-28 victory over Manvel. </p><p><ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:block" data-ad-client="ca-pub-9787720712654893" data-ad-slot="8738871937" data-ad-format="auto" data-full-width-responsive="true"></ins>
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</script></p><p>In 2013, Aledo faced off against Brenham where the Bearcats posted a 38-10 victory. The 2014 squad returned to the title game and defeated Temple 49-45 behind star quarterback Luke Bishop, who threw for 122 yards and two touchdowns as well as totaling 169 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns. Missing the 2015 title, Aledo pulled ahead in 2016 to edge out Corpus Christi Calallen by a score of 24-16. </p><p>With the wins over Fort Bend Marshall in 2018 (55-19) and again in 2019 (45-42), Aledo has set the stage hopeful for a second three-peat. Head coach Tim Buchanan says he keeps his team focused more on the smaller picture, like mechanics, rather than the prospect of championship wins. "We haven't brought up a three-peat one time with our kids this year," said Buchanan. "We don't even talk about winning. Cleaning out the locker, picking up trash, blocking, and tackling… that's what we talk about instead of winning state championships. If you spend all your time worried about winning, I promise you, that's not how you win football games."</p><p><ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:block" data-ad-client="ca-pub-9787720712654893" data-ad-slot="8738871937" data-ad-format="auto" data-full-width-responsive="true"></ins>
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</script></p><p>A few big-names that fans will be watching in the Class 5A Division II final on Friday include four-star wide receiver and Alabama signee, JoJo Earle as well as Senior cornerback and Lamar signee DeMarco Roberts. In five playoff games, Roberts has run for over 1,000 yards and 17 touchdowns. Roberts has scored four touchdowns on three separate occasions during the postseason. Last week against Witchita Falls Rider was no different as Roberts helped lead the Bearcats to a 55-28 victory in the state semifinals. <br></p><p><ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:block" data-ad-client="ca-pub-9787720712654893" data-ad-slot="8738871937" data-ad-format="auto" data-full-width-responsive="true"></ins>
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</script></p><p>"At Aledo, we got a legacy. We have a chance now at 10 rings. Nobody has ever done that." Roberts said following the semifinals win. </p>
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THE ELITE 11: VYPE ranks best DFW teams of 2019-20
Apr 16, 2020
While the high school season came to a drastic halt in the spring due to COVID19, there were some amazing moments prior to all of the cancellations.
VYPE went through the year that was... and came up with the Elite 11 -- teams who stole the headlines this school year. Some were on the cusp of greatness like Lancaster and Duncanville boys basketball and other were the favorites entering the postseason like Flower Mound soccer.
Here are your Elite 11.
No. 1 Aledo Football (Class 5A, DII State Champs)
<img lazy-loadable="true" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8yMjkzNTU1Ny9vcmlnaW4uanBnIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTYyMjcxMTY2NX0.re9mANTglfEM4m2JGt8LDbQCqjg7XQZpbcQfdO58qz4/img.jpg?width=980" id="a3103" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="c26118bce587dca426de96d46fe25875" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" data-width="1080" data-height="771" />By Bradley Collier
<p>Beat FB Marshall for the Bearcats ninth State Title, going 15-1.</p>No. 2 Duncanville Girls Basketball (Class 6A State Champs)
<img lazy-loadable="true" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8yMjkzNTU1OS9vcmlnaW4uanBnIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTY2MDU3Njg3OX0.3vLi0WkdrIrG_wAYBrjl5rfg8xpPhXSe5LF0HpS6Kv8/img.jpg?width=980" id="0ca19" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="3c8bc2d37a83beb603713f72cec0bb2c" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" data-width="1200" data-height="802" />By Bradley Collier
<p>Knocked off DeSoto and Cy Creek to win State.</p>No. 3 Byron Nelson Volleyball (Class 6A State Champs)
<img lazy-loadable="true" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8yMjkzNTU4MC9vcmlnaW4uanBnIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTY3MjMzMjY3Mn0.D2-vaVuqtottwRbqdNy2jKSH9wRikfFdO7pMmUf2bfo/img.jpg?width=980" id="2335b" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="8e4c184d45cf207a04fbdd7241a4040a" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" data-width="1000" data-height="600" />Photo By USA Today
<p>Beat Plano West in five sets, winning first State Title in school history.</p>No. 4 Lancaster Boys Basketball (Class 5A State Tournament)
<img lazy-loadable="true" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8yMjkzNTU4Mi9vcmlnaW4uanBnIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTYzMzgwNzEzNX0.WUz2ldRggRwQu88BC43Dn4Eng3yug7ZN_uidNqOFWG8/img.jpg?width=980" id="a53c9" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="5452c188bc9c9fb6e99be184167f8a89" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" data-width="819" data-height="1024" /><p>Reached State Final Four going 36-1. Set to face Hightower in semis.</p>No. 5 Lucas Lovejoy Volleyball (Class 5A State Champ)
<img lazy-loadable="true" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8yMjkzNTU5Ny9vcmlnaW4uanBnIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTYxOTA4OTAzNH0.A2Jft8XYHjbFxq3FRadDrkHceLtBpG5gNZEnFhLsLK8/img.jpg?width=980" id="07a71" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="7321c5986bc54ce32868beb1156f3763" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" data-width="1024" data-height="683" /><p>Beat Canyon Randall in three sets, winning seventh State Title.</p>No. 6 Duncanville Boys Basketball (Class 6A State Tourney)
<img lazy-loadable="true" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8yMjkzNTU2Mi9vcmlnaW4uanBnIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTY1OTQ3NjkxMX0.MRGNOADJot1lCyPTpGgtUhOHuXHUWufwdcpQIwq8Aoc/img.jpg?width=980" id="9f90d" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="83225db3ddcc2bb44fca57bfc710bc6b" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" data-width="1200" data-height="960" />By Bradley Collier
<p>Peavy and crew were on track to defend State Title.</p>No. 7 Southlake Carroll Boys and Girls Cross Country (State Champs)
<img lazy-loadable="true" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8yMjkzNTU4NS9vcmlnaW4uanBnIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTYzMTAzOTg4OH0.JJo9vKcsO3rqK53OBLIZEVB-ylxAogrfEzVIzFsvCus/img.jpg?width=980" id="3fc21" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="2217cf01409f653bf98e61b43d8bd059" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" data-width="680" data-height="384" /><p>The Dragons swept the cross country titles. First in five years for boys; four years for girls.</p>No. 8 Duncanville Football (Class 6A State Runner-Up)
<img lazy-loadable="true" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8yMjkzNTU3OC9vcmlnaW4uanBnIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTYyMjk4NTI5MX0.Ed71RuHMArWgjxJ9jGAi8V89MfUI7ODUfLbfkbvQHnQ/img.jpg?width=980" id="2ba86" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="c44c63bac15a9e664728239ede1703f6" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" data-width="1200" data-height="800" />By Bradley Collier
<p>Lost to North Shore 31-17 in State Finals without star QB Ja'Quinden Jackson.</p>No. 9 Frisco Liberty Girls Basketball (Class 5A State Champ)
<img lazy-loadable="true" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8yMjkzNTU2NC9vcmlnaW4uanBnIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTY0MDY2NTQyM30.5BG8Cvhl7BW5DBpY6QKCiaqHGpCsxiC7KGmKT7yo79k/img.jpg?width=980" id="e9d90" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="2d08dcb8b1c4619450497bf07b972909" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" data-width="1200" data-height="800" />Photo By Bradley Collier
<p>Beat SA Veterans Memorial for State Title.</p>No. 10 Southlake Carroll Girls Swimming (State Champ)
<img lazy-loadable="true" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8yMjkzNTU5MS9vcmlnaW4uanBnIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTY0MDYzMDg5MH0.ca2N7XpNWgvCEHN2HOW2AQ8K5dV9L01ZEEqFOc_OUGo/img.jpg?width=1200&coordinates=0%2C178%2C0%2C142&height=800" id="b4737" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="6959ad6bb9446792f5b65a6bef92c1d6" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" data-width="1200" data-height="800" /><p>The Dragons won State by nearly 50 points</p>No. 11 Flower Mound Boys and Girls Soccer (Class 6A)
<img lazy-loadable="true" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8yMjkzNTU3My9vcmlnaW4uanBnIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTYyOTUyNjM0MX0.rl0DhuGvcAsPYynhA0Lqf3wPUcEZz8EpcT8HKA2spuo/img.jpg?width=980" id="891df" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="1b25ae59685b732e0276981ca8a8167d" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" data-width="4240" data-height="2832" />By Bradley Collier
<p>State favorites in both girls and boys soccer before COVID19</p>
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