Statesman 3A team capsules

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Class 3A

Dallas Madison (28-8)

Coach:Damien Mobley

Rank: No. 1

Streak: W4

Distinguished alumni: Donny Beacham, former ABA all-star; Brett Maxie, Dallas Cowboys assistant coach and former NFL safety; Dave "The Rave" Stallworth, former NBA player; Dwight White, former Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end

Team motto: "No Fear, Have Faith"

About the Trojans: The defending Class 3A state champion, Madison defeated two teams in this year's 3A field to win the title a year ago. The Trojans topped Stafford in the semifinals before slipping past Lubbock Estacado 68-66 in overtime in the final. ... Four Madison starters played on the 2009 state winner, including guards Timothy and Desmond Flentroy, cousins who have combined to average 31 points a game. ... Up front, the Trojans count on 6-7 Kris Gulley (11 ppg, 12 rpg) and 6-6 Tevin Harris (12 ppg, 9 rpg). ... Mobley was an assistant coach at Dallas Roosevelt in 2006, when the Mustangs won the 3A state title. ... Madison won its regional final — against Liberty-Eylau — by 30 points, 94-64.

Miles to Austin: 196

Lubbock Estacado (31-4)

Coach:Tony Wagner

Rank: No. 3

Streak: W20

Distinguished alumni: Taje Allen, former St. Louis Rams defensive back; Jerry Gray, former Texas Longhorn defensive back and current Seattle Seahawks secondary coach

Team motto: "One Team, One Dream"

About the Matadors: Estacado will be making its third trip to the state tournament in 10 years. A year ago, the Matodors lost to Dallas Madison in the 3A final. ... Junior Kevin Wagner, the coach's son and an all-state selection last season, averages 18 points and 4.6 assists per game. He has committed to Texas Tech. ... Clarence Willard (15.5 ppg, 4 rpg) scored 17 points against Madison in the 2009 title game. ... A Lubbock school last won a state basketball title in 1951, when Lubbock High defeated Austin High 44-43 for the Class 2A crown.

Miles to Austin: 382

Silsbee (30-4)

Coach:Travis Williams

Rank: No. 4

Streak: W4

Distinguished alumni: William Graham, former defensive back for the Texas Longhorns and Detroit Lions; Mark Henry, pro wrestler and former Olympic weightlifter; James Hunter, former Detroit Lions cornerback; Doug Shankle, former Texas Longhorns linebacker

Team motto: none

About the Tigers: After a 25-year absence, Silsbee has reached the state tournament in two straight seasons. The Tigers have yet to win a state title. ... Pheal Hill, a 5-8 shooting guard, averages 22 points and 3 steals while 6-6 Kendrick Jones (8 ppg, 7 rpg) has a school-record 193 blocks this season. ... Other starters include versatile swingman Darius Stallworth (15 ppg, 8 rpg, 7 apg) and 6-2 point guard Prentice Lane (14 ppg, 3 apg). ... Williams is in his seventh season at Silsbee. His father, Fred, took the Tigers to the state tournament in 1976. The elder Williams later won three consecutive state titles at Beaumont Hebert from 1980-82.

Miles to Austin: 268

Stafford (23-11)

Coach:Eric Jackson

Rank: No. 22

Streak: W5

Distinguished alumnus: Craig Robertson, University of North Texas linebacker

Team motto: "One Team, One Mind, One Goal"

About the Spartans: Stafford returns to state after losing to Dallas Madison in the state semis last season. ... The Spartans' top scorers are seniors Maurice Wiltz (21 ppg, 5 rpg, 3 apg) and Brandon Hamilton (17 ppg, 5 rpg). ... Point guard Elliott Williams is one of two junior starters, the other being Sean Collins (7 ppg, 6 rpg). ... Starting forward Boris Anyama (7 rpg) has signed to play football at Louisiana-Lafayette as a wide receiver. ... Jackson played basketball at North Texas from 1991-94.

Miles to Austin: 165

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Looks like another paper that needed to do a little better research.  2 straight years, Jones setting block record..