Do you have a sports website? Read more about our data coverage. But, then again, I could be wrong. In a time of declining enrollment, HISD teams are now scattered from 6A through 4A. Golf Club and Academy. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. We present them here for purely educational purposes. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. 12/21/1985 - Yates running back Johnny Bailey (20) scores down the middle during the 3rd quarter of the Class 5A state high school football championship between Yates and Odessa Permian at Texas Stadium. Only seven of 26 schools have won 10 games in a season this century, and nine have never recorded a 10-win year. 12/21/1985 - Yates running back Johnny Bailey (20) evades Permian Danny Servance (38) in the Class 5A state high school football championship between Yates and Odessa Permian at Texas Stadium. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. 12/21/1985 - Coach Luther Booker and his Yates Lions celebrate their state title as the final seconds tick off the clock at the Class 5A state high school football championship between Yates and Odessa Permian in Texas Stadium. 1. Derric Evans #80, Gary Edwards #2, Cedric Buckley #58, of Carter high school, celebrate during the 5A state high school championship game at Texas Stadium against Converse Judson high school. Foster, Zeno Alexander, Darron Nash, Ronald Moore, Charles Price, Quintin Smith, James Goode, Larry Gill, Gregory Garrett, Kenneth Payne, Reginald Breggs and James Christian were all on the 1985 Chronicle All-HISD honor team. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. 12/21/1985 - Yates Charles Price (12) celebrates completing another point after in the second half of the Class 5A state high school football championship between Yates and Odessa Permian at Texas Stadium in Irving. $('#counterhere').show('slow'); He joined the Houston Chronicle in 1990 after stints at the Dallas bureau of United Press International (1984-90), the Waco Tribune-Herald (1978-84) and the Tyler Morning Telegraph (1975-78). It would have been a great game, featuring accomplished, underrated quarterbacks and defenses that were downright scary. Team Game Results 1982-1992. Many members of that championship team such as Quinton Smith, Charles Price, Zeno Alexander and James Good, all had professional NFL careers. Editor's note: Chronicle staff writer David Barron covered the 1985 and 1988 high school seasons as a reporter for United Press International and as high school editor of Dave Campbell's Texas Football. Carter vs. Yates unquestionably would be quite a game, matching two of the greatest coaching personalities in the business, Freddie James at Carter and Lions mentor Luther Booker, and some of its finest players, including quarterback Robert Hall and linebacker Jessie Armstead at Carter and running back Johnny Bailey and linebacker Melvin Foster at Yates. While Yates did not play a game against a team from outside Houston save Beaumont West Brook in a non-district contest, Carter played Tyler John Tyler and Killeen, winning the latter game in a 25-24 squeaker, and had a 24-24 tie with Duncanville that gave the district title to the Panthers. Receiving leader: Marcus Grant 62-1,032, 9 TDs. Record: 10-6-0, 2nd in 1 in the state. Yates, as a member of the UIL, had advanced to just one championship game, losing to Richardson Lake Highlands in 1981. Freed from the bonds of time and space, who would win a game between the star-crossed 1988 Dallas Carter Cowboys, defrocked Class 5A champions of 1988, and the Houston Yates Lions, undefeated 5A champions of 1985? Previous Seasons All-Time Roster. 12 pick, Tips for bringing your dog or cat on a flight. When he came to Texas in 1996, the upper Midwesttransplant wouldn't have imagined heading a program that would give him four state championships. During the season, well before the Lions were feted at City Hall by Mayor Kathy Whitmire, a good debate was whether the Lions' offense or defense was better. SEBASTIAN HARRIS
Dallas Carter 34, Dallas South Oak Cliff 7, (Penetrations tied 4-4, Duncanville led in first downs, 12-10). }); (Schedule and Results), Playoffs:Lost Wild Card 38-41 vs. Buffalo Bills, Other Notable Asst. So who would have won the game, you ask? Since its inception in 1927, the program has won its share of four PVIL Negro League State titles and the UIL state title in 1985. Houston pitmaster goes viral after hilarious TV interview, 'Call me a Nazi': Former Houston pastor calls for state book ban, Houston facing severe thunderstorms, possible tornadoes Thursday, Former KHOU anchor turns layoff into lucrative real estate career, Houston is in for dust and gray skies as Texas haboob arrives, The only Houston rodeo food guide you'll need, Report: Houston ranked No. Carter arguably had the harder path to the title. Hall, who threw for 208 yards, led the Cowboys to a 24-0 halftime lead en route to a 31-14 win in which Judson managed just 151 yards and six first downs. The team compiled a postseason mark of 0-1. Texas Football Magazine had Conroe at No. $('#counter_countdown').counter(); The final score, 37-0. State Titles: 1 Title Game Appearances: 3 Playoff Appearances: 47 Stadium: Joe K. Butler Stadium Stadium Capacity: 8,000 Houston Yates Lions Class: 4A Division I DCTF High School Ranking: NR Location: Houston, Texas 2022 District 11-4A Division I Standings Team District Record Overall Record Next Opponent Houston Washington Eagles 7 - 0 10 - 1 Idle "There is no other empty word like 'close.' Rushing leaders: Harvey Harper 108-530, 4 TDs; Gary Edwards 82-335, 13 TDs. Houston, Texas (Other Texas schools)23 total players, 0 active players, Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Wednesday, March 1, 2:31PM. But it would be a good game.". 12/21/1985 - Yates running back Johnny Fisher (32) leaves behind Odessa Permian defenders in his scoring run during the fourth quarter of the Class 5A state high school football championship in Texas Stadium. Clyde Bishop, 1979-81. 1 most stressful city for U.S. workers, Houston leaders delay vote on Hobby Airport concesssions contract, Turner: State takeover of Houston ISD could happen next week, Astros GM provides update on Yordan Alvarez's hand injury, Bun B on bringing Southern rap stars to Houston's Rodeo, Watch: Houston Astros' Luis Garcia debuts new windup, Houston pitmaster goes viral after hilarious on-air interview with reporter, 'Call me a Nazi': Former Houston-area pastor calls for state book ban, Former KHOU 11 anchor Lily Jang turns layoff into lucrative real estate career, Houston is in for dust and gray skies as Texas haboob hits city, Your essential and exhaustive guide to 2023 Houston rodeo food, Yates' coach Luther Booker was a molder of men. "We would win it," James said. Post a Video. The final score, 37-0. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Moncrief-Neuhaus Athletic Center. Field1940-2003, Jeffry Fields, 1980-82
All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. But that year, the Lions shoved those notions aside with one of the most dominant football seasons ever. It would have been a great game, featuring accomplished, underrated quarterbacks and defenses that were downright scary. They will attempt to improve upon their 8-9 record from last year and return to the playoffs after a one year absence. That was the worst blowout in a large school classification state final in 27 years and the biggest shutout in a state championship game since Amarillo topped Corpus Christi 48-0 in 1934, when football barely resembled the modern game played today. The Wildcats advanced to state championship games in 1940, 1941, 1951, 1952 and 1976 but lost each time, though never by more than 13 points. Dennis Parker, who attended the 1985 Yates-Permian game, coached the Marshall team that lost to Carter in 1988 and lost twice to Permian in 1989, said Carter was the best because it had such speed on defense. 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Lawrence King took the bulk of the carries when Bailey was out, giving the Lions a potent 1-2 punch in the playoffs. Passing leader: Robert Hall 145-244-7, 2,060 yards, 17 TDs. This college football 1990s season article is a stub. Maurice McGowan, one of Booker's top assistants and his successor as Yates' head coach, begs to differ. Amid the uncertainty of whether they would be allowed to play in the playoffs because of an eligibility dispute involving running back-defensive back Gary Edwards, Carter needed a last-second touchdown catch by Armstead in a 22-18 win over Marshall, which advanced to the 1989 semifinals and won a 1990 division title, and won 14-9 against the Odessa Permian team whose season was chronicled in H.G. Previous Seasons All-Time Roster. Let us know about any issues you see. Chronicle/Ben DeSoto. Boston University Men, Montana Women, Houston Men, Texas Women, Northwestern Men, Stats, Schedules Seasons 1970-71 Men , 1958-59 Men , 2008-09 Women , 1975-76 Men , 1995-96 Women , Polls , Leaders Yates was the first Houston Independent School District team to win a title in the state's largest classification since 1953, and Carter before its disqualification was the first Dallas ISD champion since 1950. Mumphery, currently principal at Cullen Middle School hosted a charity basketball game between teams of 1985 and 1986 alumni, Saturday May 21, 2005 at Cullen Middle School. Class Count. State Champions. Booker, who. At least five of them signed with NFL teams. And they did it better than any team ever. "Other than Nebraska, when I was coaching at North Texas, I never coached against a faster team," Parker said. Starters are marked with an asterisk (*). Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Former assistant coaches, from left, Ronald Mumphery(CQ, line coach Maurice McGowan, offensive coordinator and Ronald Miller defensive coordinator, of the 1985 Yates State Championship football team, critique play action between alumni from graduating classes of 1985 and 1986 in a charity basketball game Saturday May 21, 2005 at Cullen Middle School. Please see our Contributors and Sources page for data source details. 12/21/1985 - Odessa Permian defender targets Yates quarterback Charles Price (12) in the Class 5A state high school football championship at Texas Stadium. The Lions recorded a then record 659 points (41.1 per game) allowed only 4.8 points per game and recorded eight shutouts. Houston School History; Schedule & Results; Roster; Roster includes most starters and key reserves. Frequently Asked Questions about the NFL and Football, Pro-Football-Reference.com Blog and Articles, Subscribe to Stathead Football: Get your first month FREE. Dennis Parker, who attended the 1985 Yates-Permian game, coached the Marshall team that lost to Carter in 1988 and lost twice to Permian in 1989, said Carter was the best because it had such speed on defense. Rushing leader: Johnny Bailey, 152-1098, 10 TDs, Passing leader: Charles Price, 2,213 yards. Freed from the bonds of time and space, who would win a game between the star-crossed 1988 Dallas Carter Cowboys, defrocked Class 5A champions of 1988, and the Houston Yates Lions, undefeated 5A champions of 1985? This is a carousel. Houston Stratford: State Bracket: 5A Girls Singles: Christina Cararis, El Paso Coronado: Yates (Houston, TX) Alumni Pro Stats. AFC Central Division Previous Season Next Season. Please check back as new information will be added soon. Carter was third on my list for the 1980s. Yates alumni are rallying around their school, recently in the news for poor academic performance. Teams tried to double team tight end Alexander to no avail. Or write about sports? Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. 12/26/1985 - Houston City Council honors Class 5A state high school football champions Yates Lions football team at City Hall in Council Chambers. . Pat Culpepper, an all-Southwest Conference defender for Darrell Royal at Texas and coach of the Lufkin team that lost to Carter in 1988, gives the edge to Carter on defense. Carter-Yates inspires arguments, discussions and flights of imagination because they were in many ways mirror images. The Houston Oilers of the National Football League ended the 1992 season with a record of 10 wins and 6 losses, finishing second in the NFL's Central Division of the American Football Conference. In the final tale of the tape, Yates outscored opponents 659-77, setting a 5A season scoring record, and averaged just under 400 yards a game and allowed 124 per game. 12/21/1985 - Coach Luther Booker and his Yates Lions celebrate their state title as the final seconds tick off the clock at the Class 5A state high school football championship between Yates and Odessa Permian in Texas Stadium. 53927 He says that the three years he spent as an F.M. Longtime Houston coach Ray Seals, whose Milby team lost 51-0 to Yates and who scouted the Cowboys in 1988, gives the nod to the Lions. a overflowing Barnett Stadium. HISTORIC TEAM: 1985 Yates team was one for the ages. "I had the better defense. Do you have a blog? Booker died in 1994, but James is still around at age 80, and he has no doubt about the outcome. Second in both cases was not Carter but the 1989 Odessa Permian team that didn't get written about in "Friday Night Lights" but had two running backs who rushed for more than a thousand yards and a quarterback, future NFL player Stoney Case, who threw for 27 touchdowns, and won the championship over an Aldine team that a year later was considered arguably the nation's best. 48. Yates vs Temple: Photo: Houston Chronicle Sports 1992- Texas 5A Semi-Finals #12: Photo: Houston Chronicle Sports 2007-Yates vs Willoridge #1 Darveon Trahan Photo: Houston Chronicle Sports #5 2006 Booker T. Washington . This is a carousel. See our list of forfeits and vacated games for more details. Carlos Ward, 1980-1982
Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. "He never got enough credit as a coach, I think," Odessa Permian head coach John Wilkins told the Chronicle in 2009. MAXPREPS; CBSSPORTS.COM; . Despite the odds and the competition, it all came together in '85, as Third Ward's team became Houston's team. Bailey, who died of pancreatic cancer in 2010, was virtually unstoppable in the veer and could take it to the house in a flash. 22-23 V. Football. "Four athletes excel on the field and in life Features News from Terre Haute, Indiana", "Yates coach Booker influenced players on, off field", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Jack_Yates_Football&oldid=1114762574, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 8 October 2022, at 04:10. . Interview subjects in the film include Yates players Melvin Foster and Zeno Alexander, coaches Maurice McGowan and Ronald Miller, Permian assistant coach Mike Belew, Permian players Scott Russell. Play Index. The championship game drew a television rating of 7.0, with a 17 share in the Houston area. 3703 Sampson St Houston, . After winning the inaugural Labor Day Classic, the Tigers lost their last 10 games. The Dallas ISD, reduced these days to two 6A schools, has had similarly hard times, with Dallas Lincoln (2004 Class 4A) the last school to advance to a title game. In Houston in 1985, the local sports scene was in shambles. Conferences. Do you have a sports website? Absent an upset of the first order, 1988 Carter and 1985 Yates will continue to be the standard as they retreat further into history. "We even gave up girls," linebacker Melvin Foster added. Playoffs History. Houston pitmaster goes viral after hilarious TV interview, 'Call me a Nazi': Former Houston pastor calls for state book ban, Houston facing severe thunderstorms, possible tornadoes Thursday, Former KHOU anchor turns layoff into lucrative real estate career, Houston is in for dust and gray skies as Texas haboob arrives, The only Houston rodeo food guide you'll need, Report: Houston ranked No. The Lions consistently drew more fans than the Astros, whose manager and general manager were both fired as the team drew a measly 14,621 fans a game into the Astrodome. 66 nightmares. Both were centers of great talent that, until their signature seasons, always came up short. Myers Stadium. Adam Coleman. Carter's deepest advance before 1988 was to the 1982 semifinals. Otherwise, Yates posted five regular-season shutouts and allowed just two teams to score in double figures. Moody Center Construction Webcam. 1 spot far from a certainty, Astros' Hunter Brown struggles with command during spring debut, Rockets' Alperen Sengun not singled out with benching, says coach, Columbus making history with first state tournament appearance. He is a proud graduate of Mabel B. Wesley Elementary and was a basketball team captain at Waltrip High School, where he helped the Mighty Rams to a near-.500 record. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. (4 of 4), 12/21/1985 - Class 5A state high school football championship between Yates and Odessa Permian. Carter countered with four regular-season shutouts, also allowed just two opponents to score in double figures and closed out the regular season with a 50-2 rout of Dallas Kimball in the "Oak Cliff Super Bowl.". Yates' legendary 1985 team was the first predominantly Black inner-city school to win the UIL 5A state championship and did it in one of the most dominating fashions in state history with five future NFL players on the roster. Only eight of 21 schools have a 10-win season this century, and five have never won 10 in a season. Sebastian Harris-Houston
12/07/1985 - Class 5A state high school football quarterfinal playoffs between Yates and Jones at the Astrodome. Record :7 . In 1990, after covering the last five championship games of the decade, I selected Yates as the top Class 5A team of the decade in Texas Football, and I did so again a decade later in the magazine's 40th anniversary issue. ALSO SEE: "What Carter Lost" a tale of sadness and redemption. Or write about sports? Share team highlights with fans & media. The official 1990 Football Roster for the University of Colorado Buffs . As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. A native of Tyler, he is a graduate of John Tyler High School, Tyler Junior College and The University of Texas at Austin. The roster was so loaded that Santana Dotson, who became an All-Southwest Conference lineman at Baylor and started for a decade in the NFL, couldn't even crack the starting lineup. Houston HS football primer: This year's teams to watch, Katy star Collin Wilder ready for his chance at Houston. Yates was the first University Interscholastic League Class 5A team to go 16-0, as it set a single-season record with 659 points scored (41.1 points per game), while posting eight shutouts and allowing only 4.8 points a game. Thanks again Coach McQueen and State Champs. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Houston, TX. Occasionally you see teams with great athletes that aren't very disciplined and have great potential, but never reach it. It finished off the magnificent year in style with a 37-0 romp over renowned West Texas power Odessa Permian, putting an end to the Panthers' 33-game unbeaten streak. The team was led by third-year head coach John Jenkins and played their home games at the Astrodome in Houston, Texas. Carter likely would have been ranked first rather than second in 1988 but for the Cowboys' previous playoff shortcomings. Local college teams were trash: the Houston Cougars were 4 . This is a carousel. "They were blitzing eight and playing man to man with better people than we had.". There's some debate as to whether that team is better than the 1985 Yates team that steamrolled opponents on its way to a state championship. McCombs Field. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Wednesday, March 1, 11:34AM. Watch: Astros SP Luis Garcia debuts new windup after rule changes, Oops! Quintin Smith, left, a member of the 1985 Yates State Championship football team(graduates of 1986) greets retired coach Maurice McGowan before the start of alumni charity basketball game Saturday May 21, 2005 at Cullen Middle School. Photo:
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State Finals. Then I know you. Full Bio. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. 'Gotham Knights' kills Batman and replaces him with moody teens, This Houston rodeo food vendor wants you to eat his rattlesnake. Houston piled up points with 352 points, while the defense conceded 258. Find out more. Price was as smart and smooth under center in the Lions' pro set offense as any high school quarterback the state has seen. Houston Oilers players listed alphabetically or numerically. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. Roster; More 1992 Houston Pages. Most Recent Games and Any Score Since 1869. Frequently Asked Questions about the NFL and Football, Pro-Football-Reference.com Blog and Articles, Subscribe to Stathead Football: Get your first month FREE. Record: 10-6-0, 2nd in AFC Central Division (Schedule and Results) D.W. Rutledge, whose Judson team lost to Carter in the 1988 final, gives Carter the nod, and so does Dan Hooks, whose West Orange-Stark team lost to Yates in 1985. Gregory Gymnasium. The only HISD teams to play for a title since Yates were Lamar in 2012 and Yates in 1992, with the Madison team led by quarterback Vince Young advancing to the semifinals in 2001. More than 30 years later, that team is still considered by many to be the best high school team in this football-crazed state's history. 12/07/1985 - Class 5A state high school football quarterfinal playoffs between Yates and Jones at the Astrodome. [2] The program also had a run of 27 consecutive district titles from 1970-1996. [3] The Lions have appeared in nine state championship games and have won five titles. 1981-#61
Record : 1 Wins - 2 Losses Record Winning Pct.500 : State Competition Playoff Record . Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Chronicle/Ben DeSoto HOUCHRON CAPTION (05/29/2005) SECNEWS: REUNION: Quintin Smith, left, a member of Yates' 1985 state championship team, greets Maurice McGowan, an assistant coach on the 1985 team, before a charity basketball game May 21 at Cullen Middle School. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Yates Football History. Lions defeated
Chronicle/Ben DeSoto HOUCHRON CAPTION (05/29/2005) SECNEWS COLORFRONT: PRIDE: Ronald Mumphery, now principal at Cullen Middle, displays rings from his time at Yates, including his 1985 Class 5A title ring, second from left, and a Team of the Decade ring, second from right. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. As the combine starts, the Texans are on the clock and the pressure mounts to solve their quarterback problem, writes Brian T. Smith. (2 of 4), 12/21/1985 - Yates running back Johnny Bailey (20) scores down the middle during the 3rd quarter of the Class 5A state high school football championship between Yates and Odessa Permian at Texas Stadium. We present them here for purely educational purposes. 1985 Yates vs. 1988 Carter would have been a fitting showcase for two of the greatest teams in what was, for my money, the best era of the modern high school game, the years from 1982 through 1989 that featured two playoff teams per district but a single, undisputed champion. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. Find out more. Playing defending co-champion Odessa Permian at Texas Stadium, Yates eked out a 9-0 halftime lead but scored 28 unanswered points in the second half for a 37-0 win, which at the time was the most lopsided title game outcome in 5A history. Luther Booker's Lions were also the first program ever to go 16-0 in 5A and . undefeated Jones in a 46-0 blowout amidst
Carter in 1988 outscored opponents 375-119, averaged just under 300 yards per game and held opponents to 180 yards a game, forcing 55 turnovers with a defense led by Armstead, who played on two national championship teams in Miami and in Super Bowl XXXV with the Giants, and defensive backs LeShai Maston, Clifton Abraham and Derric Evans. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Jerome grew up in downtown Acres Homes, Texas. The hire, first reported by Vype Magazine and confirmed by the Chronicle . WOOT WOOT. Only four college football games in the 2015 season had a higher television rating in Houston. Yates was rated only sixth in Class 5A, which was then the largest classification in Texas, in 1985 by Dave Campbell's Texas Football in large part because the Lions had suffered substantial losses to graduation and lost some players during the previous spring to the new no-pass, no-play rule. Houston Chronicle. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. But, then again, I could be wrong. In fact, contemplating a Carter-Yates game prompts the very real question of whether we ever again will see a team from the Dallas or Houston independent school districts win a big-school championship. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. He has been a contributor to Dave Campbell's Texas Football since 1980, serving as high school editor from 1984 through 2000 and as Managing Editor from 1990 through 2004. Carter's defense was similarly dominant against Converse Judson in 1988. Freshman Houston, Texas Yates. The 2023 season will be the New England Patriots ' upcoming 54th season in the National Football League, their 64th overall, their 22nd playing home games at Gillette Stadium and their 24th under head coach Bill Belichick. 12/21/1985 - Yates football fans cheer for the Lions at the Class 5A state high school football championship between Yates and Odessa Permian in Texas Stadium. Big Ten, SEC, ACC, Big 12, Conference USA. Local college football was even worse, with the University of Houston and Rice going 4-8 and 3-7, respectively, and Texas Southern hardly doing Third Ward proud. College Football at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. 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