Texas high school football playoffs see South Oak Cliff routs Randle 35-19, but what Coach Jason Todd did next will shock the nation

Texas high school football playoffs saw South Oak Cliff dominate Randle 35-19 in the Class 5A Division II championship at AT&T Stadium in Arlington on Saturday afternoon. The Golden Bears captured their third state title in five years, cementing a dynasty that began in 2021 and making coach Jason Todd the first Black coach to win three UIL state championships.

South Oak Cliff Dominates from Start to Finish

The Golden Bears wasted no time establishing control, scoring on their opening drive after an interception set up excellent field position early. Quarterback Jayden Williams connected with wide receiver Torrin Teague on a 7-yard touchdown pass just 9:36 into the first quarter, signaling what would become a dominant South Oak Cliff performance.

Randle struggled to find their rhythm against the stifling Golden Bears defense. The Lions, averaging 56.2 points per game entering the championship, managed just 19 points and were held to 272 total yards and 4.5 yards per play. Even star running back and Texas Gatorade Player of the Year Landen Williams-Callis was contained, finishing with 121 yards on 32 carries for a 3.8 yards-per-attempt average.

The second quarter saw South Oak Cliff expand the lead to 28-10 by halftime. Trotter’s dominance was immediate and relentless, combining with Teague’s additional rushing touchdown to put the game entirely out of reach. Williams-Callis managed a stunning 100-yard kickoff return for a touchdown—a UIL state championship record regardless of classification—but it proved to be Randle’s only bright spot on the afternoon.

Trotter’s Historic Performance Seals Victory

The pivotal moment came early in the third quarter when Trotter burst through on a 44-yard touchdown run on the first play from scrimmage, extending the lead to 35-10 and effectively ending any chance of a Randle comeback. This score showcased the physical dominance that characterized the entire Golden Bears performance throughout the championship.

Trotter’s statistics tell the story: 143 rushing yards and three touchdowns on just 11 carries, giving him his fifth playoff game with 100-plus rushing yards and his third consecutive contest with at least three touchdowns. His explosiveness, combined with Williams’ efficient quarterback play, created an offensive attack that Randle’s defense could not contain or stop.

The Golden Bears secondary also contributed significantly to the defensive dominance, recording two interceptions of Randle quarterback Tyler Skrabanek, including one by senior safety Xavier Mayfield that set up South Oak Cliff’s first scoring drive. This turnover advantage proved critical in controlling the pace and rhythm of the game.

Team	Final Score	Total Yards	Key Player Performance
South Oak Cliff	35	335+	Mikail Trotter: 143 rushing yards, 3 TDs
Randle	19	272	Landen Williams-Callis: 121 yards, 100-yd KO return TD

Jason Todd Makes Historic Coaching Achievement

Coach Jason Todd has transformed South Oak Cliff from a program others viewed as a resume-builder into a bonafide dynasty. When he was hired in 2015, the school faced significant challenges including water damage, pest control issues, and a gas leak. Players had to travel to distant practice facilities, sometimes arriving home as late as 10 p.m.

The $52 million school renovation added a practice field and new weight room, transforming the program’s infrastructure. Despite operating without a booster club until recently, South Oak Cliff has now won three state championships and appeared in five consecutive title games. Todd’s first championship in 2021 ended a 63-year drought for Dallas ISD, marking the school’s first football title since 1958.

With this victory, Todd becomes the first Black coach in UIL history to win three state championship titles. His coaching legacy extends far beyond wins and losses—it represents breaking barriers and building something extraordinary from challenging circumstances. The Golden Bears victory Saturday demonstrated the fruits of patient, methodical program-building that has created sustainable excellence.

“A dynasty couldn’t be built at South Oak Cliff—that it was a school a coach went to as a resume builder before moving to another program.” This perception has been firmly proven wrong by Todd’s sustained success and the Golden Bears’ remarkable achievements.

— Jason Todd, Head Coach, South Oak Cliff Golden Bears

Can South Oak Cliff Push for an Unprecedented Fourth Title Next Season?

With their third championship in five years secured, questions naturally turn toward the future of this program. The Golden Bears’ core players, including the electrifying Mikail Trotter, will depart, but the program’s infrastructure and coaching philosophy remain intact. Will South Oak Cliff continue their dominance in the Texas high school football landscape, or will Randle and other Class 5A Division II programs rise to reclaim the championship next December?

The answer lies in whether the Golden Bears’ dynasty can sustain through personnel changes. South Oak Cliff’s 15-1 record and their convincing victory over a previously undefeated Randle team suggest the program has transcended individual players and star performances. The system Todd built, the culture established within the school community, and the organizational structure may prove to be the true indicators of whether this program remains elite when new faces enter the roster.

Regardless, December 20th, 2025, will be remembered as the day Dallas’ South Oak Cliff solidified its place among Texas high school football’s most successful programs in recent history. From a school that once struggled with basic facilities to now competing as one of the state’s elite teams, this championship victory represents triumph not just on the field, but in rebuilding an entire program.

Sources

• Dallas News – South Oak Cliff topples Randle in 5AII state final coverage with game statistics and coach Jason Todd analysis
• Houston Chronicle – Comprehensive game recap with detailed player performance breakdowns and historical context
• Sports Illustrated High School On SI – Live game updates and final score verification with player rankings