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2026 Public Schools Top 100 Preview: No. 30 South Oak Cliff
South Oak Cliff opens No. 30 with quarterback Jayden Williams, Texas commit Brian Swanson and a roster chasing a sixth straight trip to Arlington.
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South Oak Cliff won't have much time to settle into the season. The Golden Bears open with an immediate rematch against Richmond Randle, the same team they defeated for last year's state championship. Randle returns record-setting running back Landen Williams-Callis, making it one of the best opening-week matchups in Texas. Two weeks later comes another major test. South Oak Cliff faces North Shore (Season Preview) at the Cotton Bowl as part of the inaugural Roland Parrish Classic. The Golden Bears beat North Shore 41-31 last season, and another win would strengthen an already impressive résumé before district play begins. District play opens against Hillcrest before games against Wilson, Molina, Seagoville, Poteet, Adamson, Jefferson and Samuell. South Oak Cliff should once again be the favorite in District 5-5A Division II, but the first two games will provide an early indication of where the Golden Bears stand. Aug. 28: at Richmond Randle Sept. 12: vs. North Shore (Cotton Bowl) Sept. 18: vs. Hillcrest Sept. 25: at Wilson Oct. 2: vs. Molina Oct. 8: at Seagoville Oct. 16: vs. Poteet Oct. 22: at Adamson Oct. 29: vs. Jefferson Nov. 5: at Samuell
Jayden Williams — QB, 2027 Williams returns after throwing for 2,742 yards, 28 touchdowns and only two interceptions during his first season as the starter. His experience gives South Oak Cliff stability at quarterback entering another championship chase. Brian Swanson — OT, 2027 The four-star Texas commitment anchors the offensive line after helping South Oak Cliff produce one of Texas' best rushing attacks. He'll be one of the top offensive linemen in the state again this fall. JaDerian Jones — DL, 2027 Jones developed into one of Texas' top defensive linemen after recording 75 tackles, 21 tackles for loss and six sacks during the championship season. He'll be counted on to lead a rebuilt defensive front. Isaiah Udom — S, 2027 Udom intercepted five passes during the championship season and returns as one of the leaders in the secondary. Jyrion Hampton — S, 2027 Hampton finished last season with 59 tackles, four pass breakups and two interceptions, giving South Oak Cliff another experienced defensive back.
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South Oak Cliff opens No. 30 with quarterback Jayden Williams, Texas commit Brian Swanson and a roster chasing a sixth straight trip to Arlington.
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