South Oak Cliff making 4th straight state tournament appearance

I remember attending one of South Oak Cliff’s first practices this basketball season.  For the record, I signed in at the front desk and had permission to be there.

The first thing I noticed was that this year’s team was more athletic than SOC teams from the past.   A common misconception is that the Golden Bears had won 3 straight titles because they were superior athletically.  The truth is they win because they outcoached and outwilled their opponents on a nightly basis.

On Saturday, SOC defeated Highland Park 58-52 at the Garland Special Events Center.  Center J’Mison “Bobo” Morgan scored 15 points in the win.  Next week Coach James Mays will take his team to Austin in a quest for a 4th straight title.