Longhorn Sports Report

The Cedar Hill High School Football Team will play its final road game of the season at 7 p.m. Friday against Mesquite Horn (1-7, 0-5) at Hanby Stadium, 410 East Davis Street in Mesquite.

Cedar Hill and the Jaguars last locked horns in 2019, with the Longhorns earning a 49-21 victory at Longhorn Stadium.

Cedar Hill (3-5, 2-3) lost to DeSoto, 63-24, last Friday in the Battle Of Belt Line Game. The Longhorns outrushed the Eagles, 281-233, and quarterback Tamarion Crochett had one of his best rushing games of the season with six carries for 69 yards.

Running back CJ Castleberry rushed for his fifth touchdown of the season and backup quarterback Omowale Muhammid scored his first varsity touchdown in the second half.

Wide receiver Cedric Mills (425 receiving yards) has a chance to have a 500 yard receiving season.

Horn's lone district victory came at Arlington Lamar on September 12, although the Jaguars were competitive in losses to Mesquite (24-17) and Waxahachie (37-33).

In a 52-7 loss to Duncanville last week, Horn quarterback CJ Daughtry passed for 133 yards, a touchdown and two interceptions. Cedonaye Lott caught two passes for 83 yards and a touchdown.

Cedar Hill ISD honored US Army Veterans during Military Appreciation (sponsored by veteran-owned Synergistic Solutions) before Friday's Football Game against DeSoto.

Cedar Hill High School senior Clarinet Drum Major Omari Kuti cherishes the friendships and connections he’s made as part of the Red Army Marching Band over the past four years.

Kuti is this week’s Star Of The Show, sponsored by Fairfield Inn Cedar Hill.

In addition to playing in the band, Kuti is a class officer and a member of the Business Professionals of America (BPA).

“I have learned that you need to make everything make sense and being on time

is not optional,” Kuti said. “Do not let others perceptions of you stop you from being you.”

Kuti plans to study International Affairs in college with the goal of becoming an international business attorney.

Cedar Hill ISD Police Officer Lolita Rabon is grateful to service the scholars, staff and families of Lake Ridge Elementary School (LRE).

“As the campus officer, you get to know the people – the parents, teachers and kids,” said Rabon, who was recognized last Friday as part of First Responder Appreciation, sponsored by DAPPS.

Rabon, who joined the department in June 2021, had served LRE and three or four other campuses in past years.

“You don’t get to know the parents, teachers and kids when you’re going back and forth between campuses,” Rabon said. “The families have expressed their appreciation and say they feel safe with an officer on campus.

“When (LRE Principal) Dr. McCarther and (Assistant Principal LaTosha) Brown found out I’d be here, they gave me a hug and said they were so glad that I’d be the Lake Ridge officer,” Rabon said. “The kids really appreciate you. Seeing them makes my day.”

The department grew significantly in the past year, after the passage of the Voter Approved Tax Rate Election (VATRE) last November. That made it possible for CHISD-PD to hire enough officers to fulfill the state mandate of having an officer on every campus.

Rabon has 12 years of law enforcement experience, having previously served with the Texas Woman’s University Police Department in Denton.

She’s been able to provide ideas and advice to the newer CHISD-PD officers. Those officers, many of whom retired from a neighboring law enforcement agency, in turn have been helpful to Rabon, since they have more overall years in the profession.

A Dallas native, Rabon grew up as the second oldest of four children in a military family. She’s the only member of her family to work in law enforcement.

Cedar Hill High School senior offensive lineman Leroy Woolridge, the Cedar Hill ISD Education Foundation (CHEF) Scholar Athlete of the Week, has a 3.5 Grade Point Average.

The Cedar Hill High School Volleyball Team will wrap up the 2024 season against Duncanville (16-11). The Lady Longhorns (24-12, 6-7) were supposed to have a rebuilding scene, given that most of the team's starters graduated, but they overachieved and won 24 matches, including six in District 6A-11 Competition.

Cedar Hill Volleyball Schedule (24-12, 6-7)

August 13 at Red Oak, L, 3-0

August 13 vs. Maypearl at Red Oak, W 3-0

August 15 vs. Terrell, W 2-0 (South Oak Cliff Tournament)

August 15 vs. Seagoville, W 2-0 (South Oak Cliff Tournament)

August 15 vs. Village Tech, W 2-0 (South Oak Cliff Tournament)

August 17 at South Oak Cliff, W 2-0 (South Oak Cliff Tournament)

August 17 vs. Fort Worth Dunbar, W 2-0 (South Oak Cliff Tournament)

August 17 vs. Richardson Berkner, W 2-0 (South Oak Cliff Tournament)

August 20 at Little Elm, L 3-0

August 23 vs. Forsan, W 2-0 (San Angelo Tournament)

August 23 vs. Pecos, W 2-0 (San Angelo Tournament)

August 23 at San Angelo Central JV, W 2-0 (San Angelo Tournament)

August 24 vs. Veribest, W 2-0 (San Angelo Tournament)

August 24 at San Angelo Central L 2-0 (San Angelo Tournament)

August 24 vs. Wink, W 2-0 (San Angelo Tournament)

August 27 vs. Mansfield Timberview, W 3-0 (Home Opener)

August 29 vs. Waco University, W 2-0 (Godley Tournament)

August 29 vs. Benbrook, W 2-0 (Godley Tournament)

August 29 vs. Aubrey, L 2-0 (Godley Tournament)

August 31 vs. Brewer, W 2-0 (Godley Tournament)

August 31 vs. Benbrook, W 2-0 (Godley Tournament)

August 31 vs. Frisco Panther Creek, L 2-0 (Godley Tournament)

September 3 at Corsicana, W 3-0

September 13 vs. Mesquite Horn, (District Opener), L 3-0

September 17 at Mesquite, W 3-1

September 20 vs. Dallas Skyline, W 3-0

September 24 vs. Waxahachie, L 3-0

September 27 at Lancaster, W 3-0

October 1 at DeSoto, L 3-0

October 4 at Duncanville, L 3-1

October 8 at Mesquite Horn, L 3-0

October 11 vs. Mesquite, W 3-0

October 15 at Dallas Skyline, W 3-0

October 18 at Waxahachie, L 3-0

October 22 vs. Lancaster, W 3-0

October 25 vs. DeSoto, L 3-2

October 29 vs. Duncanville, 6:30 p.m.

ALUMNI UPDATE:

Denver freshman Jamia Johnson finished with seven kills in a 3-1 loss at South Dakota State. The Pioneers (9-11) will visit St. Thomas on Thursday.

The Cedar Hill High School Tennis Team reached the playoffs for the first time since 2014. Here's the story of how they made it happen.

For the second consecutive season, the Cedar Hill High School Girls Basketball Team will open the season at the Wylie Tipoff.

Cedar Hill Girls Basketball Schedule

November 1-2 at Wylie Tipoff

November 7-9 at Baytown Tournament

November 12 at Dallas W.T. White, 7 p.m.

November 14-16 at Allen Hoop Fest

November 22 vs. Mansfield Lake Ridge, 6 p.m. (Home Opener)

November 26 Alamo City Hoops vs Converse Judson

November 27 Alamo City Hoops vs. Cibolo Steele

December 6 at Mansfield Timberview, 6:30 p.m.

December 13 at Dallas Skyline, 7:30 p.m. (District Opener)

December 17 vs. Lancaster, 7:30 p.m.

December 20 at Mesquite, 6 p.m.

December 26-28 Spring Creek Invitational at Mansfield

January 3 vs. Waxahachie, 6 p.m.

January 7 at DeSoto, 6 p.m.

January 10 vs. Mesquite Horn, 6:30 p.m.

January 14 at Duncanville, 6 p.m.

January 17 vs. Dallas Skyline, 6 p.m.

January 21 at Lancaster, 6 p.m.

January 24 vs. Mesquite, 6 p.m.

January 28 at Waxahachie, 6 p.m.

January 31 vs. DeSoto, 6 p.m.

February 4 at Mesquite Horn, 6 p.m.

February 7 vs. Duncanville, 6 p.m.

• Tulsa receiver Kamdyn Benjamin caught seven passes for 125 yards and three touchdowns in a 46-45 Homecoming win over UTSA. The Golden Hurricane (3-5) trailed the Roadrunners, 35-7, in the third quarter. It was Benjamin's first-ever three touchdown game -- at any level. It was his fourth career 100+ yard game, and he has 49 receptions for 625 yards and five touchdowns (plus a touchdown on a punt return). Tulsa will visit UAB on Saturday.

• Sam Houston punter Jadon Cardell had five punts for 202 yards (40.4 yard average) in a 10-7 victory over Florida International. The Bearkats (6-2) qualified for their first-ever bowl game and will host Louisiana Tech on Tuesday.

• Liberty quarterback Kaidon Salter completed 22 of 40 passes for 206 yards, three touchdowns and one interception, along with nine rushes for 87 yards in a 27-24 loss to Kennesaw State. Salter completed his 50th career touchdown pass in the game. The Flames (5-1) will host Jacksonville State on Wednesday with a chance to become bowl eligible.

• Illinois wide receiver Zakhari Franklin caught a team-high six passes for 72 yards in a 38-9 loss at top-ranked Oregon. Illinois (6-2) will host Minnesota on Saturday.

• Texas Tech linebacker Charles Esters III had three tackles and a half-sack and defensive lineman Harvey Dyson III had a tackle and a sack in their Metroplex Homecoming - a 35-34 loss at TCU. The Red Raiders (5-3) will visit Iowa State on Saturday.

• Stephen F. Austin running back Jaylen Jenkins finished with 21 carries for 110 yards in a 55-6 win over Houston Christian. It was Jenkins' second 100+ yard game. He has 471 yards and three touchdowns on the season. SFA (5-3) will visit Nicholls on Saturday.

• Texas A&M Commerce defensive lineman Leon Young made two tackles in a 34-27 loss to Prairie View A&M. The Lions (1-7) will visit McNeese on Saturday.

6A-11 STANDINGS

Duncanville 7-0, 5-0

DeSoto 6-2, 4-1

Lancaster 4-4, 4-1

Waxahachie 5-3, 3-2

Cedar Hill 3-5, 2-3

Dallas Skyline 3-5, 1-4

Mesquite 2-6, 1-1

Mesquite Horn 1-7, 0-5

Friday’s Games

Cedar Hill at Mesquite Horn, 7 p.m.

Lancaster at Waxahachie, 7 p.m.

Mesquite at Duncanville, 7 p.m.

Dallas Skyline at DeSoto, 7:30 p.m.

Last Week’s Results

Duncanville 52, Mesquite Horn 7

Waxahachie 16, Dallas Skyline 13

Lancaster 45, Mesquite 0

DeSoto 63, Cedar Hill 24