South Oak Cliff’s hopes of a state championship slipped away in the final seconds of the Class 5A Division II title game against Richmond Randle. With the clock winding down and no timeouts, the Dallas ISD team scrambled to line up for a 45-yard field goal that would have forced overtime.

Dallas South Oak Cliff was making its fourth consecutive trip to the Class 5A Division II state title game, but for the second year in a row the Golden Bears were denied the championship.

It has been a truly historic season for Randle, and the Lions have been dominant on their march to their first state championship appearance. Coach Brian Randle and his staff have done a fantastic job,

With South Oak Cliff’s season on the line, the ball did not move in its favor. SOC’s 45-yard field goal try to tie the score soared wide left as time expired, sealing Richmond Randle’s 38-35 win in the 5A Division II state championship game Friday at AT&T Stadium.

Friday will end with an intriguing clash between South Oak Cliff and Richmond Randle. By now, 5A Division II is familiar with South Oak Cliff. The Golden Bears are making their fourth-straight state title game appearance.