Mad for Madden: Club aims to promote football, fun
Min Ji Kim, Staff Writer
December 24, 2014
Filed under Sports
America is known for being football crazy, so it's no surprise that students have brought the sport to a new level with the new Madden Club. Club president junior Derrick Heisch held the club's first meeting in November. "I wanted to express my love for football and converse with others that are like...
Volleyball players receive all-district recognition
Arim Lee, Staff Writer
December 18, 2014
Filed under Sports
After achieving a district record of 10-6 and a bi-district playoff berth, volleyball players juniors Emma Tecklenburg, Megan Duncan, Madelyn Cole, and freshman Adanna Rollins were recently named to the all-district first team in reward for their play during the season. Cole also won Co-Setter of...
Can do attitude: Planoettes host holiday canned food drive
Cameron Drummond, Sports Writer
December 2, 2014
Filed under Sports
A holiday tradition for the Planoettes held true again this year as they hosted a canned food drive in their name from Nov. 17 to Dec. 3, with fourth period classes banding together to donate as many cans as possible. The drive, organized by the Planoettes for the fourth consecutive year, donates...
Cheerleaders hold pajama fundraiser
Nathan Allen, Staff Writer
November 17, 2014
Filed under Sports
The cheerleaders are hosting a fundraiser in which they are selling everything from regular night-wear to family pajama sets to seasonal slippers for the upcoming holidays. The fundraiser ends Dec. 5. Varsity cheerleaders seniors Lauren Burns and Lauren Douglas said the purpose of this fundraiser, along with many of their other fundraisers, was to raise money for new mats, uniforms,...
Linebacker honored in Dallas Morning News for Week 10 performance
Suhina Chopra, Staff Writer
November 16, 2014
Filed under Sports
Linebacker senior Neema Behbahani was chosen as the Defensive Player of the Week for the Dallas Morning News for his performance during the Wildcats' final home game against Flower Mound Marcus on Oct. 30. Following a week of voting on the News' website, Behbahani was awarded the title of "SportsDayHS H...
Plano defense mauled, offense out-clawed in bi-divisional playoff matchup
Cameron Drummond, Sports Writer
November 15, 2014
Filed under Sports
When the opposing offense scores a touchdown eight times in the game, the odds usually aren't in your favor to win the game. The prolific Denton Guyer offense did just that on Saturday afternoon and came out with a convincing 59-28 victory over Plano as a result in the teams’ Class 6A Division II first...
Dawn of a new season: Football enters state playoffs looking to recapture glory days
Cameron Drummond, Sports Writer
November 14, 2014
Filed under Sports
Following a 7-3 regular season record with a 6-2 mark in District 6-6A play, the varsity football team enters the Class 6A Division II bracket of the state 6A playoffs aiming to recapture the glory of yesteryear by winning what would be their eighth state championship. The journey starts this Sat. at...
Wrestling team starts off season with new coach
Taylor Norris, Photo Editor
November 12, 2014
Filed under Sports
Members of the wrestling team flipped, pinned and cradled each other on Nov. 8 to determine who will obtain junior varsity and varsity spots on this year's squad. "Wrestling doesn't only teach you in the physical aspect," senior Tanner Douglas said. "It teaches you mentally as well." Although wrestling...
Drill team faces antagonism from student section
Mari Brown, Staff Writer & Featured Columnist
November 9, 2014
Filed under Sports
Although the Planoettes and the student section are rooting for the same school, there have been tensions between the two -- causing the drill team to have to sit with the band during football games. It all started at the second football game of the season. The drill team sat in the student section...
Plano vs. Flower Mound Marcus Varsity Football Live Blog – Oct. 30, 2014
Cameron Drummond, Sports Writer
October 30, 2014
Filed under Sports
A final thanks to all who have followed our live blog both tonight and throughout the season, again your final score is Plano Senior 41 Flower Mound Marcus 7. A resounding Senior Night victory for the Wildcats is highlighted by 2 TDs each from Lopaka Yoro and Brandon Stephens, while Brooks Pan...
Plano vs. Plano East Varsity Football Live Blog – Oct. 10, 2014
Cameron Drummond, Sports Writer
October 10, 2014
Filed under Sports
Thank you to all who have followed out live blog tonight, have a great weekend. Again the final score is Plano Senior 34 Plano East 6. *GAME NOTE: Plano Senior RB Brandon Stephens had 3 TDs tonight, along with 17 carries for 178 yards in the victory. FINAL SCORE: PLANO SENIOR 34 PLANO EAST 6 ...
Wildcats hand Wolfpack first loss in intercity rivalry game
Cameron Drummond, Sports Writer
October 3, 2014
Filed under Featured Sports Scrollbox, Sports
Overcoming long-shot odds and a multitude of penalties throughout the game, the Plano Senior Wildcats edged out a 17-14 victory over rivals Plano West at Clark Stadium on Friday night, earning their fourth win of the season in the process. The Wildcats, not favorited to win against the Wolves, started...
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Our Varsity and JV wrestlers competed in the 45th Annual RL Turner Tournament this past weekend; the Varsity team f… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…