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THE CLUTCH 32: UIL Basketball 2025-26 State Championship Preview -- Orangefield vs. Dallas Madison (3A D1)
WHERE: Alamodome -- San Antonio, TX
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ORANGEFIELD BOBCATS
Traveling from near the Louisiana border in Southeast Texas, Orangefield’s path to the State Final has been nothing short of remarkable. Making their program debut in the UIL championship, head coach Bryan Whitmire and the Bobcats arrive riding the momentum of a 26-game winning streak. Most recently, they outlasted CC London in a 60-57 thriller to improve to 35-3 on the year.
Though this feat has unquestionably been accomplished through a team effort, it’s difficult to deny the comprehensive impact seniors Jaden Scales and Carson Willis have had throughout the winter. At guard, Scales is averaging roughly 21 points, four assists, and two rebounds per game, while Willis is contributing 17 points and six rebounds a night from the post. Factor in the consistent production of junior Rylan Agerton, sophomore Kyran Morrow, and junior Elijah Jones, and it makes complete sense that this Orangefield team is on the precipice of etching its name into the history books.
Orangefield Sr. G Jaden ScalesBradley C. Collier (VYPE)
DALLAS MADISON TROJANS
Summary
While this is a new setting for Orangefield, the Alamodome has seemingly become a home away from home for the “Great” James Madison High. Under head coach Gerald Smith, the Trojans are making their 12th appearance in the title game (13th trip to the Final Four), and their first since the team’s championship run in 2022. On the heels of Tuesday’s 78-71 victory over Brownfield, Madison (25-12) now eyes the chance to secure state banner No. 6 — which would add another impressive chapter to one of the most preeminent programs of the 21st century.
Leading the charge for the Dallas ISD landmark is shooting guard Josiah “Juice” Cobb. Still a junior, the 6-foot-1 Cobb is a constant threat to score 20 or more points on any given night, complementing the steady contributions of seniors Eddie Moss, Darius Hooks, and Jamirion Rice.
THE FINAL 48: UIL Football 2025 State Championship Preview -- Randle vs. South Oak Cliff (5A-D2)
WHERE: AT&T Stadium -- Arlington, TX
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The 2024 UIL 5A-D2 State Champions: Randle LionsBradley C. Collier (VYPE)
RANDLE LIONS
Randle has made dominance feel routine, and the Lions arrive in Arlington riding a wave that shows no signs of slowing. Boasting a 15–0 record, head coach Brian Randle’s squad has now won 31 consecutive games dating back to last season’s undefeated 5A Division II state title, placing the program squarely back on the sport’s biggest stage with championship expectations firmly intact.
That run hasn’t come without resistance. District rival Iowa Colony pushed Randle to the limit in a Region III Final rematch, forcing a 45–35 shootout that tested the Lions’ composure. Randle answered the following week with authority, dispatching Boerne 40–16 to punch its ticket to Jerry World.
Those performances underscored what has defined this team all season: an offense averaging 56 points per game paired with a defense that has consistently held opponents under 15 — a balance that has made reaching this stage feel inevitable.
The engine of it all is junior running back Landen Williams-Callis, whose supremacy has become the standard. The five-star tailback and newly crowned Texas Gatorade Player of the Year has compiled nearly 3,600 yards from scrimmage and 59 touchdowns this season alone, numbers that match his growing list of accolades. Williams-Callis’ presence warps defensive game plans, yet Randle has proven it’s far from a one-man show.
Randle Jr. RB Landen Williams-CallisBradley C. Collier (VYPE)
Senior quarterback Tyler Skrabanek has been steady and efficient as a pocket passer, throwing for more than 3,200 yards and 29 touchdowns while distributing the ball to a deep group of weapons. Ashton Johnson has flourished in an expanded role, nearing 1,000 receiving yards, while Kamar Chavez-Brown and Cedrick McClintock Jr. provide additional explosiveness on the perimeter.
Defensively, the Lions bring just as much bite. Linebacker Noriel “Pac-Man” Dominguez leads the unit with 103 tackles and a knack for game-changing plays, while Ryan Mallory, last year’s State Defensive MVP, anchors the second level. A disruptive front led by LJ Gonzales and Camron Hypolite complements a secondary highlighted by Jalyn Burton’s surprising pass-rush production.
Poised, powerful, and relentless, Randle now stands one win away from turning sustained excellence into another state championship statement.
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SOUTH OAK CLIFF GOLDEN BEARS
Few programs are as comfortable under the bright lights as South Oak Cliff. The Golden Bears return to the UIL State Championship stage for a fifth consecutive season, once again taking over AT&T Stadium with unfinished business firmly in mind.
At 14–1, coach Jason Todd and company arrive in Arlington riding momentum after commanding postseason victories over Port Neches-Groves (28–0) and Melissa (35–17).
Those performances only reinforced the group’s resolve to rewrite last year’s ending, when the Golden Bears fell 38–35 in the title game to Randle. A victory this time around would deliver the program its first championship since completing a back-to-back run in 2022.
Offensively, SOC has shown it can trade punches with anyone. That begins up front, where a stout offensive line anchored by four-star junior Brian Swanson and Arizona State-signee Cortavious Tisaby on the book-end. Their protection has allowed junior quarterback Jayden "Dunnie" Williams to operate with confidence, throwing for more than 2,500 yards and 25 touchdowns against just two interceptions.
Balance has been equally important. Senior Mikail Trotter, the reigning District 5-5A Division II Offensive MVP, is nearing 1,300 rushing yards while finding the end zone 24 times. Alongside him, fellow senior Levon Morton has added more than 1,200 yards and 15 scores, forming a punishing one-two punch. In the passing game, Williams has leaned on a trio of senior targets Torrin Teague (823 yards, 7 TDs), Jaylen Moore (545 yards, 6 TDs), and Delvin Cook (475 yds, 1 TD) -- who headline a reliable receiving corps.
On the other side of the ball, South Oak Cliff remains disruptive and physical. Syracuse-bound defensive lineman Kordae Houston leads the charge up front, backed by junior Jaderian “JD” Jones and senior Leighton Henderson. Behind them, Cody Smith and Jamari Stewart anchor the second level, while West Virginia-signee Rickey Giles locks down the secondary.
Seasoned, motivated, and built for this moment, South Oak Cliff now looks to turn familiarity into redemption — and reclaim its place atop the UIL landscape.