The magic ran out in the last three minutes of tonight's "State Championship" game with Dutch Fork.    I had on the same shoes, shirt, and jeans that I wore in both the Greenwood (come from behind and playoff game), and the Wade Hamption game. I told coach Collins, before the game, that I had on my lucky clothes............but even I know superstitions are just that - games the mind plays on you.    It occurred to me that the Dutch Fork side had their share of fans who too were wearing their lucky clothes.  Well enough of that!

Congratulations to the lady Cavaliers - it was a run of wins, some easy, some miracle wins that got you to the Colonial Life Center and tonight the needed buckets that did fall in games past........just missed.    They played a team every bit their equal - Dutch Fork came into the game undefeated, beating teams by an average of 20 plus points per game and a team boasting one of the nations best players....yet this game came down to the final second, and tonight - the ball just bounced their way.  It is that simple!

Great year - great game - tremendous defense - but remember, the beat goes on!  

To the seniors, we love you and we will surely miss you and your leadership!  

To the coaching staff - you are special!   Dorman is fortunate to have you .....more importantly, the players are blessed because of you!

Click to read Kevin Melton's "Go Upstate" Spartanburg Herald Journal online story. Click on Rob Moore to read his account

Pictures of tonight's game will be posted on the "Cavalier Galleries."

 Go Cavaliers!

It was a "nip and tuck" night for the Lady Cavaliers - ahead, behind, ahead..........while the Cavaliers were cold from the perimeter, they were lethal inside - driving the bucket with either a shot or a pass for a shot all night.   It worked!   The Lady Cavaliers won the Upper State Championship before great fan support 49-45.

A total team effort!

To read Kevin Melton's "Go UpState Online" story, cick on Cavaliers vs Wade Hampton

Tonight, Kenya Ollie and Logan Hollis combined for 29 points. To read Jed Blackwell's "Go Upstate Onlikne" story click "Dorman Duo"

To view pictures from tonight's game, click on "Cavalier Galleries" then select the "Basketball" section for the link!

WOW! 

The Cavaliers will play the Dutch Fork Silver Foxes,  Friday at 7:00 pm,  at the Colonial Life Arena - Columbia SC for a chance to win another State Championship!

Congratulations to the Lady Generals - a great year and a great game.  Your fans were awesome as well.

What a night of wild basketball!  

Games like this....nights like this,  make you sooooo proud to be a CAVALIER!

4th quarter!

Full Court Pressure

Mykell Sims scores 11 points in the Fourth Quater to spark the Cavs miracle comeback

KJ Jones, who has been sick with strepp throat fought her heart out.

Wow!

Kenya Olley stands tall at the free throw line - when it counted the most and nailed them - with a beautiful grin I might add.

This was a RUDY kinda of night!  

Trailing 16 to 3 at the end of 1

Trailing 34 to 16 at the half

Trailing 47 to 29 at the end of 3

Winning 59-57 in regulation

 FRIDAY NIGHT AT 7:00 pm AT THE BI LO CENTER - DORMAN WILL PLAY WADE HAMPTON

We split with the Lady Generals during the regular season.....they were the only time to hand the Cavs a Region loss.  It is going to be a barn burner!

To view pictures from tonight's game, click on "Cavalier Galleries" then select the "Basketball" section for the link.

To view the Spartanburg Herald Journals Online Story, click on "Go Upstate Online" by Kevin Melton

Great job Ladies

Great job Coaches

Great job fans - who were rewarded with a special performance, for staying to the finish.

Did I say it was a wild finish!

All Dorman play-off basketball games can be heard on WOLT-FM 103.3.

Tonight the Lady Cavaliers rolled to victory defeating the visiting Ridge View Blazers in State Playoff action Round II.   The Cavaliers jumped out to a double digit lead early in the game and fought for the next four quarters to keep it.  Ridge View fought a clawed to stay close but great defense and timely steals by the Lady Cavaliers followd by easy buckets came at the right time.

Dorman's Khalia Webb led all scorers with 28 points while Logan Hollis added 15 for the Cavaliers.

I will be working on pictures from the game, check back for the link!

To view the Spartanburg Herald Journals' game story, cick on "Go Upstate Online" by Leon Russ

Great job Cavaliers and see you next Tuesday - Dorman will play Greenwood  home, 7:00 pm!

The Varsity boys basketball team's season ended tonight in Playoff Round I action vs Laurens 48-56.

This was another banner year for the Cavaliers - beginning with a Championship Trophy in the prestigous Upward Classic Basketball Tournament and ending with another Region  II AAAA Championship.

We salute the seniors for their dedication and hard work in making this year one to remember!

 I will be uploading pictures from tonight's game and will post asap.

 Congratulations to our friends from Laurens and best wishes as they advance to Round II!

AAAA First Round Girls Play-off

Dorman came out firing on offence and "stiffling, stealing, and rebounding" on defense and only stopped when the game was over.   Dorman 67 Westside 41

Dorman will advance to face the winner of the Ridge View/Lancaster game at home on Friday night at 7:00 pm

To view pictures from tonight's game, click on "Cavalier Galleries" then select the "Baseketball" section for the link to this game and others.

On Wednesday:
Dorman boys vs. Laurens in first round state AAAA play-off game at 7:00 pm in the Dorman Arena
 
All Dorman play-off games can be heard live on WOLT-FM 103.3

Tonight, the visiting Boiling Springs Bulldogs fell to the Cavalier 9th grade, JV girls, and JV Boys basketball teams.

Ninth Grade - Dorman 39, BS 17

JV Girls - Dorman 44 , BS 16

JV Boys - Dorman 48, BS 17

Great way to end the year!   I will be uploading pictures from all three games asap, check back for the links.

REGION II AAAA CHAMPIONS

It was an ALL DORMAN night.  Both the guys and gals dominated visiting Riverside.  The Girls wan 60-32 while the boys won 70-41.   

Tonight the Dorman seniors played their last regular season home game (we will be hosting some playoff action)....and play they did, all of them.  Between games, the seniors were recognized along with their families and favorite teacher(s).  

Also being recognized were youth basketball teams and their coaches.

To view pictures from tonight's games and ceremonies, click on "Cavalier Galleries" then select "Basketball" for the Links.

Great job Cavaliers - great job Seniors and thanks, thanks, and more thanks for the commitment made to make this one of Dorman's finiest teams ever!  You will be missed!

What a great Tuesday this turned out to be!  Two good basketball wins!   Future Cavaliers from Dawkins, Gable, and Fairforest Middle schools were recognized during the gamesl.

 In the two games:

The ladies were just dominating.  Not too much else to say - they handled everything the Lady Rebels had while the Lady Cavaliers created a spread that hit 40 points at one time.    Everyone played....everyone played a lot!  Final score, 77-41.

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The boys game was a nail biter up to the 4th quarter......but the second half Cavalier defense especially the fourth quarter was SPECIAL - hard fought steals, transition buckets and pressure D held the Rebels to a span of 5 plus minutes without scoring a point.  The Cavaliers took over and upped the lead to 13 points.,,,and the rest is history Dorman 64 byrnes 52!

 To view pictures from tonight's game, click on "Cavalier Galleries" then  select the "Basketball" tab for the links.

Click on "GoUpstate Online" to read Kevin Melton's story.....better yet, get a copy of the Herald Journal!

Awesome job coaches, players and yes we have the best student section!

The Lady Cavaliers travel to SHS and win big Region II AAAA game in overtime, 74-66. Kenya Ollie returnes for the first time this season to lead the Cavaliers with 20 points. Go to "Go Upstate Online" for the Spartanburg Herald Journal Story by Kevin Melton.

The boys had to fight back from a 14 point deficit to win in regulation but win they did, 59-48. Go to "Go Upstate Online" for the Spartanburg Herald Journal Story by Kevin Melton.

Congratulations Cavs on the sweep!

The Cavaliers traveled to Mauldin HS to face the Mavericks in Region II AAAA basketball.  It was a good trip.  The ladies won their matchup, 56-43 while the boys won by 20, 62-42.

Great job Cavaliers!

"High Fives" to both the Lady Cavaliers and Men's Basketball teams and their coaches for big Region II AAAA wins over the visiting Gaffney Indians.

Go to "GoUpstate Online" for the game stories and Galleries by Kevin Melton - Sports Writer and Alex Hicks Photographer!.

Tonight the Cavaliers, both the men and woman's teams,  dominated the court in Region II AAAA basketball in a big way over visiting Boiling Springs.  

The Lady Cavaliers got things going with pressure defense......defense that led to turnovers and points in the paint.   The Lady Cavs jumped out front early with a 25-13 first quarter lead and then put the game on "cruise control. "   

The offensive punch was provided by Khalia Webb 17 points, Jasmine Rogers 13 points, and Mykell Sims with 10 points.

The men's game was a contuation of more of the same.  Pressure defense stiffled the Bullldogs while offensively, the Cavs scored from turnovers as well as from the 3 point stripe.  Click on GoUPstate Online to read Jed Blackwell's game story.

To view pictures from the games, click on  "Cavalier Galleries" then select "Basketball" for access.

David and Goliath - Wow!  

49-44

They did it!

"Come Back Kids" do it again!

Cavaliers Win Title!

Upward Classic was a Classic!

Maurice Daniels MVP

Trey Robinson - All Tournament Team

The Coaching Staff - NONE BETTER!  The best job of coaching seen at this Arena - ever!

I am as proud as a peacock!

Go Cavaliers and Happy New Year!

I will be working on several thousand pictures from the last three days.   I have put some up but the majority are yet to come!   Keep checking back for here or UPWARD CLASSIC for access.

The "Come Back Kids" did it once again.  Trailing by as much as 13 going into the final period......these, never quit, Cavaliers battled and clawed their way to another huge win which puts them into the Championship game TODAY.   You do not want to miss this one!

I am working on 1,000's of images over the last two days.  Some images are up, the balance will be up soon.

Be sure to read the "GoUpstate Online" game story by Eric Boynton.  "GoUpstate" is the online version of the Spartanburg Herald Journal.....the best high school sports coverage in the USA!

I will also be working on pictures from the Dorman Girls.......the Ladies lost a tough one tonight!

Trailing by as many as 16 points in the third period, the Cavaliers battled back to tie the game in regulation and the win in overtime.   Goto "Upward Classic Basketball Tournament" to view brackets, video streaming, and game photos.

Click on GoUpstate (Online Spartanburg Herald) for Eric Boynton's game coverage.

It was a good night at the "U".  The Girls and Boys won Region II AAAA games with the Spartanburg High Vikings before a nearly packed arena.

The girls won 58-53 and the boys won 66-46.   Kavon Dover led the boys in scoring with 18 points while Khalia Webb led the lady Cavaliers with 22 points.

To view pictures from tonight's games, click on "Cavalier Galleries" then select "Basketball"  for the links.

Next week, December 27th, 28th and 29th - 16 boys and 8 girls teams will match up of the 5th Annual Upward Classic Christmas Tournament.   Teams form all parts of the south will compete during this three day tournament!

Click on "Upward Classic" for more information!

The Lady Cavaliers fought off a fiesty Mauldin Mavverick team with 66-62 win in our Region II AAAA opener!

The Lady Cavaliers were led by Khalia Webb and Crystal Samuel  (both putting up 18 points) while K.T. Jones (12 points) and Jasmine Rogers (10 points) all reached the double digit mark!

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The boys game was all Dorman!  Led by Kavon Dover (scored 16 points), Maurice Daniels (12 points) and Quantez Brown (10 points).  The Cavs opened their Region play with a 70-47 win.

I will be uploading pictures from both games asap, be sure to check back for the link! 

The Lady Cavaliers still playing without Kenya Ollie, soared to another win over visiting Hillcrest 78-59.   

The boys game was another "heart attacker".   The score flip-flopped back and forth with the Cavs pulling out to an 8 point lead in the 3rd quarter but pressure "D" by the Rams and missed buckets that normally fall saw the lead vaporize in the last two minutes as the Number 3 ranked Rams pulled out a win 55-49.

To view pictures of the girls game, click on "Cavalier Galleries" then select  "Basketball" from the menu choices for the boys game, click on "Cavs vs Hillcrest."

Tonight the Lady Cavaliers scrimmaged Lady Raiders from Laurens HS and the boys scrimmaged Woodmont HS.  Both teams looked good.  

Dorman's girls and boys teams are preseason ranked No 2 in SC

To view pictures from tonight's games....click on Cavalier Galleries then select the Basketball section for the links.

Dorman Lady Cavalier Invitational First Round Scores from Monday night:

Rock Hill 62 Boiling Springs 40
Dorman 77 Laurens 38
 
Tuesday night’s schedule:

Third Place Game:  Boiling Springs (away) vs. Laurens (home) 6:00
Championship Game:  Rock Hill (away) vs. Dorman (home) 7:30

Info on the Boys Tournament to Follow!

The Lady Cavaliers defeated the Lady Bearcats (Rock Hill), 59-22 and won the "Lady Cavaliers Invitational"

Great job ladies!

A few miles north of the "U" the boys defeated Laurens (76-40) and will play tomorrow vs Irmo HS, Wednesday - 4:30 for the Tournament Championship

This afternoon, the No 1 ranked team in the state - Irmo HS played the No. 2 ranked team - Dorman.   It was give and take throughout the game but in the end, the visiting Irmo won 60-53. To view pictures from today's game, click on "Cavalier Galleries" then selct the "Basketball" section for the link.

Congratulations to both girls 59-49 win over lady Northwester Trojans and the boys who won their game, 61-21.

The highly ranked Cavaliers will travel to Hillcrest HS this Thursday to begin Region II AAAA play.

Great job!