AT HOUSTONCHRONICLE.COM: Debate class - Yates or Carter? Did ESPN's 30 for 30 get it wrong? Both were products of proud neighborhoods - Houston's Third Ward and Dallas's far South Oak Cliff and pioneers as primarily African-American schools succeeding in an era not that far removed from the last vestiges of school segregation in many parts of Texas. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. But, then again, I could be wrong. District: 4A-1 Region III District 11; . Yates was also the first historically black school to win a UIL Class 5A title. 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Yates had 36 seniors, more than half of whom played four years of college football and two-thirds of whom went on to earn college degrees. Both are inarguably the best football teams produced by their school districts in the last half-century. Or write about sports? 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. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. The final score, 37-0. Neither did Texas' new "no pass, no play" law, or any opponents. Keith Barnet, 1980-82 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. 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. "He had great players, but there have been many teams that had great players. Yates was the first UIL class 5A team to win 16 games in a single season as well as the first UIL state champion from the Houston Independent School District to win the title since 1953. $('#counter_countdown').counter(); Adam Coleman. 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. 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 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). They will attempt to improve upon their 8-9 record from last year and return to the playoffs after a one year absence. Houston Chronicle Sports Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. AFC Central Division WOOT WOOT. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. At least five of them signed with NFL teams. Otherwise, Yates posted five regular-season shutouts and allowed just two teams to score in double figures. "We were loaded," said Maurice Hobson, a junior on that squad. Then I know you. Moncrief-Neuhaus Athletic Center. . 3703 Sampson St Houston, . Jack Yates High School. Read more about our data coverage. It set scoring records that endured for a decade into the watered-down world of post-1990 Texas football. 22-23 V. Football. Yates set standard with state football title in '85, 12/21/1985 - High school championship game: Yates v Odessa Permian at Texas Stadium. Both teams had stiff playoff challenges. Houston School History; Schedule & Results; Roster; Roster includes most starters and key reserves. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. The Oilers were a dismal 5-11. 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. David Barron reported on sports media, college football and Olympic sports for the Houston Chronicle until his retirement in January 2021. : 1985 Yates vs. 1988 Dallas Carter, Dallas Carter 34, Dallas South Oak Cliff 7, (Penetrations tied 4-4, Duncanville led in first downs, 12-10), Bi-district: Dallas Carter 21, Plano East 7, Region semifinal: Dallas Carter 31, Lufkin 7, Region final: Dallas Carter 22, Marshall 18, State semifinal: Dallas Carter 14, Odessa Permian 9, State championship: Dallas Carter 31, Converse 14, DL Santana Dotson (1992-2001 - Buccaneers, Packers), RB Johnny Bailey (1990-95 - Bears, Cardinals, Rams), RB LeShai Maston (1993-98 - Oilers, Jaguars, Washington), LB Jessie Armstead (1993-2003 - Giants, Washington), DB Clifton Abraham (1995-97 - Buccaneers, Bears, Panthers), DB Derric Evans, Tennessee (pictured above signing his letter of intent in a hot tub), Went to Texas A&I and played six seasons in the NFL. 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. (Schedule and Results), Playoffs:Lost Wild Card 38-41 vs. Buffalo Bills, Other Notable Asst. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. 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. McCombs Field. After winning the inaugural Labor Day Classic, the Tigers lost their last 10 games. Frequently Asked Questions about the NFL and Football, Pro-Football-Reference.com Blog and Articles, Subscribe to Stathead Football: Get your first month FREE. Yates football coach Luther Booker won a UIL football title in 1985. 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. David Barron reported on sports media, college football and Olympic sports for the Houston Chronicle until his retirement in January 2021. Houston Astrodome Yates 42 Kashmere 41. Yates Football History. I've always thought that the presence of the late, great Johnny Bailey would have turned the tide in Yates' favor. 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. "Other than Nebraska, when I was coaching at North Texas, I never coached against a faster team," Parker said. 66 nightmares. 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. View career profiles, stats, photos and video highlights. Add missing athletes to the roster. 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. Do you have a sports website? Price was as smart and smooth under center in the Lions' pro set offense as any high school quarterback the state has seen. [4], Four years after losing the 1981 state title, the 1985 Yates Lions team dominated the competition and finished with a 16-0 record and is considered one of the greatest teams in the history of Texas high school football. Only eight of 21 schools have a 10-win season this century, and five have never won 10 in a season. Or write about sports? March 8, 2019. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. The final score, 37-0. And that's what the Lions did. RB Johnny Bailey, Texas A&I/A&M-Kingsville. Full Bio. See our list of forfeits and vacated games for more details. Teams tried to double team tight end Alexander to no avail. In Houston in 1985, the local sports scene was in shambles. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. He went to the state semifinals in 1982 and 1990 and won the state title in 1988. This college football 1990s season article is a stub. a overflowing Barnett Stadium. Absent an upset of the first order, 1988 Carter and 1985 Yates will continue to be the standard as they retreat further into history. Conferences. With the Thursday night premiere of the ESPN documentary "What Carter Lost," the time has come to revive one of the great sports bar/barbershop debate topics of Texas high school football. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. 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. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. I was in 8th grade at Bohnam Junior High, the Wildcats including Kenneth Davis came to our School and talked to our football team about future goals and determination. "We could do more things on offense," McGowan said. 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. Houston Stratford: State Bracket: 5A Girls Singles: Christina Cararis, El Paso Coronado: It's here! College Football at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. But it would be a good game.". 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? Dallas Carter 34, Dallas South Oak Cliff 7, (Penetrations tied 4-4, Duncanville led in first downs, 12-10). Make a Correction. Post a Video. (1 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. Chronicle/Ben DeSoto. Only seven of 26 schools have won 10 games in a season this century, and nine have never recorded a 10-win year.