Sources tell CBS 11 News that Wasson's attorney had lengthy meetings with Carroll ISD representatives last week. 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. Thursday, Oct. 5 Keller | KISD Athletics Complex | 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 13 Keller Central | Bob Ledbetter Field | 7 p.m. (Pink Out). The execution of Lineweavers run-based offense helped the streak shatter the previous record by 19 victories. 1:37 PM on Jan 2, 2021 CST Updated at 3:16 PM on Jan 2, 2021 CST. Two more non-district games will follow on Sept. 1 and 8 against Flower Mound Marcus and Cedar Hill, respectively. His son, Scott Peach, was named head coach at Arlington High at age 28 and is one of the most respected coaches around. Southlake, TX 76092 Find more high school sports stories from The Dallas Morning News here. He knows what it takes to win. Assistant Coach. However, this years schedule will be quite familiar to Dragon faithful as it isa mirror image of the 2022 season with the same weekly matchup of teams. He changed the culture. 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 returned the Dragons to the top in 2011 with another 16-0 season and an eighth state championship. SOUTHLAKE (CBSDFW.COM) - Two days after being placed on administrative leave, Southlake Carroll head football coach Hal Wasson responded publicly for the . 2018 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. The history. Southlake was once small-town Texas with big-time football. This story has been updated since it was first published. Riley Dodge would go on to become one of the most decorated quarterbacks in Texas high school history, a member of three straight state championship teams at Carroll, MaxPreps National Player of the Year, Gatorade Texas Player of the Year, and a Parade All-American, the most acclaimed football player in Carroll ISD history. Southlake Carroll and Vernon played in 1992 in what became one of the greatest Texas high school football games ever. For me, I was looking for the best offensive line coach in the state of Texas. In Carrolls first year in Class 5A, the team defied the odds and rolled to a 16-0 finish and its fourth state championship title. Subscribe now and get 1 month free with the code: JOEH. He benefited further that season working alongside and learning from his third offensive coordinator in three years, Shawn Watson. 1501 W Southlake Blvd Southlake, TX 76092-5948. Completely stopping Gordon would prove to be impossible. They've both been coordinators and I have two veterans there. Weve kind of hit that wall as a program [not] winning that big game, Dodge said, and to be in the final four in the state of Texas in 6A Div. Expect Friendswood to run an up-tempo scheme that wont necessarily be pass heavy as Johnsons offenses have been known to feature the run when they have the personnel to get the job done;but they will definitely play with a fast pace. It's incredible how dynamic you can be and all of the different things you can do in his defense while still keeping things relatively simple and playing fast., Lee has great energy, and he's a great teacher, he continues. So when I had the opportunity to bring him on, he was the first guy I called. The Southlake Carroll football coach, a member of two Carroll state championship teams from 2005-06, has seen what life is like beyond this point. His confidence lies in experience, and not just his own. Duncanville is fastest riser due to success of boys, girls basketball teams. Some of the greatest Texas high school coaches ever got their first head coaching jobs at a younger age the legendary G. A. Moore (24) and Gordon Wood (26). 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. We've workedbrwith a lot of the same coaches, Dodge says. We talked about it all week: We had to get hats on No. As a head coach, however, the 32-year-old watched his two previous seasons end in the regional final with losses to Duncanville. Coach Hal Wasson has led the team for more than 10 years. Now a Baylor assistant coach, McGuire told me he personally called Carroll Superintendent David Faltys on Dodge's behalf. 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. Last week Gordon carried the ball 49 times for 455 yards and six touchdowns, leading the Trojans to a 49-45 win over nationally ranked Allen. Recap. 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. This is a program-changing week, Riey said on Saturday night. Wasson has been at Southlake Carroll for the past 11 seasons, leading the Dragons to the Class 6A Division II state quarterfinals last year. 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. Its a bloodbath if you win it [all], you definitely deserve it.. It's because Riley Dodge, the "favorite son" among many Dragon faithful, is ready to lead the Dragon football program. 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. Chris was an assistant atbrA&M for three years and did a great job at Carthage. To have a guy that was on my dad's staff now on my staff, that's pretty cool, Dodge says. 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. Click here to view the box score. If ever there was a person who was born to coach, it is Riley Dodge. You can know were coming at you, Gordon said after the win over Allen, but youve got to stop it.. The Dragons will play the winner of Saturdays Duncanville-DeSoto game in the state semifinals. Ewers, an Ohio State pledge and the top-ranked junior recruit in the country, didnt throw an incomplete pass until the second quarter and had one incompletion at halftime, finishing with a career-high 450 yards and six touchdowns. Dodge was the head coach at Southlake Carroll, in between Dallas and Fort Worth, from 2000 to '06. This years season opener will be at home and will bring even more excitement than usual, as the Dragons'field will be ceremoniously renamed the Bob Ledbetter Field in recognition of the Carroll Hall of Fame football coach. 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! Coach Johnson played his college football at LSU and is a graduate of Friendswood High School. Bob Ledbetter (Carroll head football coach, . College career [ edit] It was apparent Hill was special during his senior season in 2012. 2023 Southlake Historical Society | Website by SullivanPerkins, GET IN TOUCH Weve got a good nucleus coming back on this team, and weve got some pups coming, so were excited, Riley said. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. The season will officially begin on Aug. 25 when the Dragons host El Paso Eastwood. By joining the DCTF family you'llgainaccess to all of our exclusive content and have our magazines mailed to you! The time and place hadnt been determined as of Saturday afternoon, according to Dodge. 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. P.O. Contact Us 2400 N. Carroll Avenue Southlake, TX 76092 PH: (817) 949-8300 FAX: (817) 949-8313 Executive Director of Athletics Steve Keasler District play is set to begin on Sept. 14 in a game against Keller Timber Creek, followed by games against Haltom, Keller and Keller Central on Sept. 22, Oct. 5 and Oct. 13. The NFL Coach of the Year last season was Sean McVay, whom the LA Rams hired for his first head coaching job at any level last year at age 30. Southlake Carroll head football coach Hal Wasson (CBS11 Sports) Wasson has been at Southlake Carroll for the past 11 seasons, leading the Dragons to the school's eighth State Championship in 2011. That would be considered a letdown season.. The winning formula was the same: committed athletes and disciplined coaching backed up by school district and community support. While the eyes of the Metroplex are on new head coach Riley Dodge, there is a full force behind him ready to share the load. SOUTHLAKE, Texas - The suspended head football coach at Southlake Carroll High School said he was surprised when the school district placed him on paid administrate leave. MaxPreps has ranked Southlake Carroll No. Keep that in mind. 5/6/2021. And one of those quarterbacks to take the field for the Dragons was former four-star quarterback Kenny Hill Jr. Obviously we want the gold medal around our neck, but were heading in the right direction.. 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. First published on March 26, 2018 / 2:34 PM. . Long before the Dragons were playing in 5A and 6A, the programs foundation was established. The patriarch of Dragon football is Bob Ledbetter who took the program to new heights. 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. Wassons attorney says it's conceivable the coach can return to the Dragons and continue building a stronger foundation at Southlake Carroll.. I state championship, Todd saw more than a worthy competitor in his son. We come out here, and its like practice. Southlake Carroll lost to Abilene in the regional semifinals, ending a 58-game winning streak against Texas teams. 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. 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. I ran the numbers at a recent function we were at and I think it came to 19 years in total as a staff of college coaching alone, Dodge says. All rights reserved. Hopefully, the outcome will be driven by the facts and not politics or personal agendas.. 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. (Note: Todd had been a head coach a combined six seasons at Cameron Yoe, Carrollton Newman Smith and Keller Fossil Ridge before taking the job at Carroll. The end of the regular season will see the Dragons take on Eaton on Oct. 19, Byron Nelson on Oct. 27 and Fossil Ridge on Nov. 3, after which postseason play will begin. That's when the hard work is done as a staff and both of them have done it. Photographer Joe Calomeni has posted a new gallery 2023 All American Bowl containing 384 photos. Hes so explosive. So, why did Carroll shock the high school coaching world and hire a 29-year old coach with no head coaching experience? Jennifer Suitor, Athletics Operations/Facilities Coordinator ARLINGTON The significance of Saturdays regional final wasnt lost on Riley Dodge. Carroll became Quarterback High, producing four 5A offensive players of the year: Chase Wasson, Chase Daniel, Greg McElroy, and Riley Dodge. Rick Herrin was a longtime sports writer for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram before a career change into managing sports news for the Carroll ISD as the districts Communications and Marketing Video Webmaster. In essence: Trinitys game plan wasnt a secret, and it wouldnt be Saturday, either. In 2007, Dodges former assistant Hal Wasson stepped up as head coach. He takes over an Italy squad that stumbled down the stretch of the season a year ago losing their . In a statement, the coachs attorney said Wasson and his staff have always endeavored to do things the right way. Southlake, TX 76092 Print. Carroll Independent School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or handicap. Hanner says he doesn't know what "core values" are, and the ambiguity could mean the school district can decide whatever it wants. A teenager was shot and killed near a high school in northeast Dallas. In 2020, the Dragons loss in the Division I state championship game against Austin Westlake was a personal one for Riley. Carrolls initial stop set the tone of the rest of the game. We just come out and play ball.. 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. 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. Thursday, Aug. 17 Arlington | Arlington High School | 7 p.m. (Scrimmage), Friday, Aug. 25 El Paso Eastwood | Bob Ledbetter Field | 7 p.m. (Green Out/DYF Night/Field Dedication), Friday, Sept. 1 Flower Mound Marcus | Bob Ledbetter Field | 7 p.m. (Emerald Belles' 60th Anniversary). Fri, 8/26. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. A Marauders team that had gone 11-21 the previous three seasons, went 10-2 in 2015, featuring a balanced offense (2302 passing yards/2437 rushing yards). And we have it on both sides of the ball.". 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. With ample experience from coaches on both sides of the ball, the Dragons are in good hands. W 66-14 Box Score. Dodge, according to. I, that means everything to us. Instead, go watch the first touchdown from Westlakes 2019 state championship win over Denton Guyer and you can see it for yourself. It was a crazy little chess game going there as we went through the game, Todd said. 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. A postscript from the historical society: In 2018, Riley Dodge succeeded Hal Wasson as Southlake Carrolls head football coach. PORT NECHES, Texas Port Neches-Groves ISD has named Southlake Carroll assistant coach Jeff Joseph as the lone finalist for their vacant athletic director/head football coach position. Assistant Coach. The season officially begins on Aug. 25 at home against El Paso Eastwood. Southlake Carroll football coach Riley Dodge will miss the team's state semifinal game after testing positive for COVID-19, Carroll ISD confirmed in a news release Tuesday. 817.416.4500. Offensively, we've never worked together, but we're good friends and talk all of the time. I came away from that discussion thinking I had just been talking with Lincoln Riley. Staff Carroll ISD makes it a practice of hiring quality personnel for all positions. With the passing came the glory. Texas high school football state championship playoff schedule and scores - live and final. After an impressive 13-1 season and the graduation of several key players, including all-time leading rusher Owen Allen, the 2023 roster will have plenty of new names and faces. Yes, a high school has that. We talked about it all week: This is a defining moment for us as a program, even though we have a historically rich program. Click "Subscribe Now" to see a list of subscription offers. 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! Dodge noted that between his offensive background as a quarterback and coordinator, and the same of Williams and Smith, the chemistry in the coaching room had been outstanding. A study in the Star-Telegram last year found the average Texas football coach earns $98,668 every year . The school board meeting is scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. at theCarroll ISD administration center at2400 N. Carroll Avenue. 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. I'm fired up about having him here.. Northwest averaged nearly 500 yards a game featuring a balanced attack (245 yards rushing/238 yards passing per game) which was the hallmark of the Todd Dodge offenses at Carroll. MaxPreps Cup: Fall leaders in all 50 state. Personal finance website WalletHub released their rankings of 2023s Happiest Cities in America, and even the happiest Texas cities lagged behind some from other states. He turns 30 in October. 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. 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. Dodge reminded his players of that fact moments before they lifted a golden ball trophy in celebration. Dodges teams from 2002 to 2006 were similar to Ledbetters teams of the late 1980s and early 1990s. Loveless takes over for Lee Wilkins, who resigned his post after just one season leading the Gladiators. January 26, 2018 / 1:14 PM / CBS Texas. SOUTHLAKE (CBSDFW.COM) - The Southlake Carroll High School football coach and his staff will be a topic of discussion tonight. He finished with 31 carries for 161 yards and two touchdowns. The official home of Southlake Carroll Dragons athletics. ANNOUNCEMENTS. While Coach Wasson is understandably embarrassed about being placed on involuntary leave, he actually welcomes the scrutiny of the Dragon program and his actions as head football coach, said Attorney Karl Tiger Hanner. Obviously we didnt get the job done, but were trending in the right direction. Heres a look at the first three coaching seasons for both Todd and Riley Dodge at Southlake Carroll. 30 were here. (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.) Director of Athletics Compliance/Administration Follow your favorite high school teams and players, Explore and purchase photos of your local teams, See top plays & highlights of the best high school sports, Photos: Southlake Carroll vs. Guyer (UIL 6A D-1 Regionals). Becky Slaight | RASlaight@fcps.edu Administrative Assistant | 703-715-4517. Josh Raulerson. Catch up on the day's news you need to know. He returned to The News in Nov. 2018. Todd took his first head coaching job at Cameron Yoe in 1994. 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. Parts of North Texas are under an enhanced risk of severe weather on Thursday night, meaning we could see thunderstorms, hail and even tornadoes. Embracing the past, Dodge branded the moniker Protect the Tradition. By his third season, the Dragons were back in the spotlight. It's really with the entire offensive staff, but for coach Williams, I and coach Smith, a lot of the work is done on Saturday and Sunday, Dodge says. Dodge was then hired by Texas Head Coach Mack Brown in 2013. He's another guy I've known for a long time and we're from the same coaching tree, Dodgebrsays. At the last minute, Head Coach Kevin Sumlin elevated Riley to an important play calling role in the press box for that game. Roster last updated on Jan 25, 2023 @ 1:25am (GMT) Print Roster Correction All-Time Roster. @SportsDayHS | #txhsfb pic.twitter.com/47S4qGPdT1. / CBS Texas. Clint Renfro was a wide receiver on multiple of those state championship teams. Lee Munn, the man coordinating the Carroll defense, has spent the past six years working withbrTodd Dodge at Marble Falls and Austin Westlake. 2018 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Student Activities. 2020-2021 Football Team Information. 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. 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. But consider this. Coaching at Carroll was Rileys first head-coaching position.). Tight end Jake Misch had slipped away and was wide open for the easy, five-yard touchdown catch. Copyright 2019 Greenhouse Ventures. The legendary coach expected a knockout, drag-out game and it happened, he said. Late that season, Dodge's responsibilities increased when A&M Offensive Coordinator Kliff Kingsbury took the Texas Tech head coaching job and abruptly left the coaching staff depleted leading up to a Cotton Bowl win over Oklahoma. 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. He has led the Dragons to the state playoffs every season since. Still, at that point Carroll had plenty of legroom, and sophomore running back Owen Allen made sure it would stay that way, pacing the Dragons offense with runs that would keep the chains and the clock moving. And then there's offensive coordinator Marshall Williams from Fort Worth Brewer. 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. Kenny Hill joined that group in 2011. 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. Wayzata, Jesuit hold commanding leads in their respective states. . But Dodge isn't wasting time on the mentions of his age, nor is he worried about matching his father's, Todd Dodge, 98-11 win record for the Dragons. 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. Gordon had two carries for no yards on that drive. Fort Worth police have just released dashcam footage of a jackknifing 18-wheeler that smashed into a police cruiser and a disabled vehicle during last month's ice storm. OVERALL 13-1 0.93 Win % DISTRICT 7-0 1st in District. He led Carroll to the state championship in 2006, and is now an up-and-comer in the Texas football coaching world. 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.. One of the messages contained a vague campus threat. Assistant Coach. Spot in UIL Texas 6A Division 2 semifinals up for grabs between Guyer, Carroll. Assistant Coach. Joseph covers SMU, college sports and the Texas Rangers for The Dallas Morning News. Andrew Duggan | amduggan@fcps.edu Dir. Texas high school football quarterfinal playoff schedule and scores - live and final. Panthers take top spot after knocking off North Shore 28-21 in the Class 6A-1 state championship game. Southlake Carroll Dragons Class: 6A DCTF High School Ranking: NR Location: Southlake, Texas Buy Tickets 2022 District 4-6A Standings Team District Record Overall Record Next Opponent Southlake Carroll Dragons 7 - 0 13 - 1 Idle Trophy Club Byron Nelson Bobcats 6 - 1 11 - 2 Idle Keller Indians 5 - 2 10 - 3 Idle Haslet Eaton Eagles 3 - 4 4 - 6 Idle He's a coaching veteran who has worked at not only Denton Guyer, but he's also spent time as an assistant coach at Southlake Carroll as well. Even in a loss, Saturdays state championship marked a significant moment for a Southlake Carroll program thats won eight state championships. 817.416.4500. A busy day of coaching hires across the state ramped up even more in the span of about five minutes on Monday when DFW powerhouse Denton Guyer lost a pair of valuable assistant coaches to head coaching positions. In 2020, the Dragons' loss in the Division I state championship game against Austin Westlake was a personal one for Riley. Offensive line coach Chris Smith arrived at Texas A&M as Dodge was departing for Texas and was later a part of five state titles in six years while serving as offensive coordinator at Carthage. It was almost a failure if we didnt win the state championship. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. There are a lot of expectations, and while Dodge is aware of that, he is staying grounded and trusting his staff. The streak saw an unrivaled reloading of talented, well-trained athletes. 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. The Southlake Carroll Dragons are also 10-0 and first place in their district. More recently, Joey McGuire was 31 when Cedar Hill promoted him to head coach in 2003. 5/6/2021. Southlake Carroll head football coach Riley Dodge confirmed Tuesday that he has tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss the Class 6A Division 1 state semifinal game against No . Last month coach Hal Wasson was placed on paid. SOUTHLAKE (CBSDFW.COM) - TheSouthlake Carroll High School football coach and his staff will be a topic of discussion tonight. Just as the cool winter weather breaks, so too has the Southlake Carroll football schedule for 2023. 1 and Westlake No. He turned the Dragons into the bulls-eye on other teams schedules. After an impressive 13-1 seasonand the graduation of several key players, including all-time leading rusher Owen Allen, the 2023 roster will have plenty of new names and faces. Southlake Carroll has three outdoor turf fields and an indoor turf field that the Dallas Cowboys have used. This article is available to our Digital Subscribers. History would back that up, too, and a reminder of it was on the other sideline. Find NCSA Football Athletes at Southlake Carroll Senior High School by Name: . 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. Austin Westlake extends nation's longest active win streak to 53 with 44-7 victory over San Benito. Building on that foundation is what makes Dragon football so special: the recognizable logo. By Brian Gosset. All rights reserved. Photographer Tommy Hays has posted a new gallery Southlake Carroll vs. Guyer (UIL 6A D-1 Regionals) containing 259 photos. On that play, Westlake quarterback Kirkland Michaux rolled right with a lead blocker in front of him, but then threw back to the other side of the field. As a head coach, however, the 32-year-old watched . Dragon fans are already well accustomed to the headlines mentioning two things about Dodge: age and lineage. The Dragons defense answered that immediately, forcing a three-and-out on Trinitys opening drive. In 2016, despite graduating starting quarterback Mitch Cason (UNT), running back Nate Hopkins (UConn), and leading receiver Kaden Smith (Stanford), Marcus was able to match the scoring output (33.4ppg) of the previous season. Previously he covered high school sports for The News. One veteran coach came away from a conversation with Dodge saying, "There's our guy. The championships. Joseph has covered high school sports for The Dallas Morning News since November, 2018. Wasson was going to attend a coaching clinic in Alabama this week but canceled his appearance once he found out about the investigation. The Dragons defeated the Troopers in El Paso inlast years season opener 66-14. Dedicated to the South Lakes High School football program Box 92825, Southlake, TX 76092southlakehistory@gmail.com. The question was whether Carroll could slow Gordon down. Steve Keasler, Asst. It was a major step in his program-changing mission, but one step still remains. Its one example, but after going toe-to-toe with his son for the first time, and winning 52-34 in Saturdays 6A Div. A postscript from the historical society: In 2018, Riley Dodge succeeded Hal Wasson as Southlake Carroll's head football coach. Student Activities. February 5, 2018 / 7:37 AM After former Carroll head coach Hal Wasson resigned in 2018, Carroll sought a coach that could bring the Dragons back to that standard. (photo courtesy: Twitter), o, why did Carroll shock the high school coaching world and hire a 29-year old coach with no head coaching experience. 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