Dallas Kimball Wins Third State Title in Four Years

Knights roll past Rosharon Almeta Crawford 62-42 in UIL Class 4A D1 Boys Basketball Championship

Mar. 14, 2026 at 12:48am

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The Dallas Justin F. Kimball Knights, ranked No. 3 in the state, defeated the Rosharon Almeta Crawford Chargers 62-42 to win the UIL Class 4A Division 1 Boys Basketball Championship. This is Kimball's third state title in the past four years and their second in a row under head coach Nicke Smith.

Why it matters

Kimball's sustained success over the past four years, including back-to-back championships, cements their status as one of the premier high school basketball programs in Texas. The win also continues Oak Cliff's rich tradition of producing top-tier basketball talent.

The details

Kimball senior Jaylin Hancock was named the game's MVP after scoring a team-high 24 points and adding 6 rebounds. The 6-foot-4 Hancock hit 8 of 13 shots, including all 3 of Kimball's 3-pointers. Rylan Austin (13 points, 3 steals) and David Coe (10 points, 3 assists) also scored in double figures for the Knights. Alvin Mosley, a 4-star football recruit, led the Chargers with 9 points.

  • Kimball led 20-9 after the first quarter and took a 32-14 lead into halftime.
  • The Knights only trailed for 1 minute, 29 seconds in the contest.

The players

Jaylin Hancock

A 6-foot-4 senior who was named the game's MVP after scoring a team-high 24 points and adding 6 rebounds for the Dallas Kimball Knights.

Nicke Smith

The head coach of the Dallas Kimball Knights, leading them to their third state title in the past four years and second in a row.

Alvin Mosley

A junior football star and 4-star recruit who led the Rosharon Almeta Crawford Chargers with 9 points in the championship game.

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What’s next

Looking ahead, Kimball will attempt to become the first team in school history to win three consecutive state championships next season.

The takeaway

Kimball's dominant performance in the state championship game solidifies their status as one of the top high school basketball programs in Texas, continuing Oak Cliff's rich tradition of producing elite talent.