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Maroon/White game 2013

Dennis Michael, Editor — Sat, 18 May 2013 00:31:12 +0000

Coach McCullough speaks to his guys before scrimmage

Jr. Jonathon Lara fires strike during scrimmage

Thursday night the Plano Wildcats staged their annual Maroon and White game as they concluded spring practice for 2013.

With the 140 or so players divided evenly both sided battled under an overcast sky at Clark Field in front of mainly parents and some long time Wildcat fans.

With no score being kept here are some high lights of the action: Junior Jonathon Lara played QB for both teams at times and was seen throwing a TD pass to Matt Kirchner early and scoring on a keeper later. Lara showed excellent poise when he was taking snaps. Sophomore Brooks Panhans took snaps also and ran a keeper in from about 30 yards out. Freshman Matt Keys looked sharp when he entered the game as QB as he had some excellent runs.

On defense many players shifted around and wore different numbers so it was hard to ID some, however Junior all district linebacker David Griffith was seen making many stops. In the defensive backfield Junior Collin Carpenter was seen breaking up a pass on a comebacker.

Overall the Wildcats looked quite spirited and with 3 starters missing due to the baseball playoffs the Wildcats and their fans have to be very encouraged about their prospects for the 2013 season. Winning is never easy nor are playoff spots given out in the spring however the Wildcats and their coaches will continue to work hard during the summer to improve and be ready for the 2013 football campaign. Go Wildcats.

A special thank you to Thad Fenton for furnishing both pictures of the scrimmage for our use. Thad took many more shots and they are available for your purchase at his website: WWW.THADFENTON.COM

Wildcat’s Carpenter invited to Super Combine

Dennis Michael, Editor — Mon, 13 May 2013 22:53:44 +0000

Carpenter as #11 intercepts as JV

Plano Wildcat’s junior defensive back Collin Carpenter pictured above intercepting a pass wearing #11 as a sophomore while on Plano’s JV has been invited to attend the National Super Combine at the New England Patriots training complex in Foxboro Mass on June 8-9 2013. Carpenter will be one of 170 prospects from 26 states attending the event on June 8-9.Last year over 150 players who attended this event received college scholarships.

Collin, was selected to attend due to his fine showing at the Southwest Regional Combine held last month and his play during the 2012 season where he earned honorable mention in District 10 5-A. He also was a defensive starter on the Wildcats state championship 7 on 7 team in 2012.

It is noted that the Super Combine also serves as a pool for the Third Annual National All-American Game to be played at Raymond James Stadium on January 11,2014 in Tampa Florida.

Blake McJunkin to Packers Mini Camp

Dennis Michael, Editor — Thu, 02 May 2013 00:50:06 +0000

It has been recently announced that former Wildcat all district lineman and recent SMU grad Blake McJunkin 6’2″ 301 has agreed with the Green Bay Packers to attend their soon to be held rookie minicamp held annually in Green Bay. The Packers saw McJunkin work out at the SMU Pro-Day held last month before they extended the invitation to him.

Blake played both center and guard with the Ponies and helped them to three bowl games during his time on The Hill.

The Packers are in need of offensive line help and will be looking closely at players who might help them at those positions. We wish Blake the best of luck in Wisconsin.

Former Wildcat drafted by Cincinnati Bengals

Dennis Michael, Editor — Wed, 01 May 2013 23:52:09 +0000

Former Wildcat Rex Burkhead was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 6th round last Saturday on the third and final day of the 2013 NFL draft held in New York City

Congratulations to Rex and his family.

All Wildcats fans will be rooting hard for Rex as he enters this new and exciting phase of his life.

Spring football Wildcat style is now underway

Dennis Michael, Editor — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 22:07:29 +0000

The Plano Wildcats have kicked off their spring football session last week and will continue with the following schedule:

Scrimmage:- Thursday May 2 2013 at 5 p.m./ John Clark Stadium. The annual Hamburger Cookout to follow at 7:30 p.m. back at the Sr high.

Scrimmage:- Friday May 10 2013 at 5 p.m. / Tom Kimbrough Stadium.

Maroon/White Scrimmage:- Thursday May 16 2013 5 p.m./ John Clark Stadium

The Wildcat QB Club promises to have their newest spirit wear on sale at each scrimmage plus during the cookout so please look them up and get ready for an exciting 2013 fall season.

City to Honor Rex Burkhead

Dennis Michael, Editor — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 09:06:37 +0000

The city of Plano is planning to honor former Nebraska running back, and Plano Senior alumni, Rex Burkhead on Monday April 22 with a ceremony at the Municipal Center (1520 Avenue K).
Interested parties are invited to attend and show their support for our own #20 as he is honored.The event begins at 7 p.m.

Burkhead is being recognized for winning the 2012 Uplifting Athletes Rare Disease Champion Award for bringing awareness to 8 year old Jack Hoffman’s fight with pediatric brain cancer.

Rex will stay in Plano until the NFL draft that runs from April 25-27. He is likely to be among the 220 plus players drafted.

Former Wildcat now with Mojo

Dennis Michael, Editor — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 07:01:24 +0000

Former all district Wildcat running back #26 David Hall graduate of TCU has been named Defensive Coordinator for the Odessa Permian Panthers by new head coach Blake Feldt.
David who rushed for over 1000 yards for Plano in 1997 also played football at TCU. He started his coaching career at Vines High School here in Plano. He has also coached at Lake Highlands and has most recently been the D.C for the McKinney Lions.

Hall is the son of former Wildcat and TCU great Mike Hall and grandson of Johnny Hall who starred on the 1938 National Championship team for the Horned Frogs of TCU before playing 4 years for the former Chicago Cardinals in the NFL.They are now the Arizona Cardinals.

2013 Plano Wildcat football schedule

Dennis Michael, Editor — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 19:24:05 +0000

PLANO WILDCAT 2013 FOOTBALL SCHEDULE

August 30 Friday (There) vs Lewisville @Goldsmith Stadium

September 5 Thursday (Home) vs Irving MacArthur @Tom Kimbrough Stadium

September 13 Friday Open

September 20 Friday (Home) vs Naaman Forest @ John Clark Stadium

September 27 Friday (There) vs Hebron @Hawk Stadium

October 3 Thursday (Home) vs Marcus @John Clark Stadium

Octoer 10 Thursday (There) vs McKinney @Ron Poe Stadium

October 18 Friday (There) vs McKinneyBoyd @Ron Poe Stadium

October 25 Friday (Home) vs Plano East @John Clark Stadium (Homecoming)

November 1 Friday (There) vs PlanoWest @John Clark Stadium

November 8 Friday (Home) vs Allen @ John Clark Stadium

Plano alum accepts college coaching position

Dennis Michael, Editor — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 14:23:43 +0000

It has been recently announced that Beau Brence who recently graduated from the University of Nevada at Las Vegas has accepted a graduate assistant coaching position with the War Hawks of Louisiana-Monroe. Beau graduated from Plano Senior High in 2008.
Beau a 4 year letterman with the Rebels saw time on both sides of the ball while in Las Vegas and will work with the defensive line for head coach Todd Berry.
ULM had an fine season last year going 8-5. They open the 2013 season against the Sooners of Oklahoma in Norman.
Congratulations to Beau on his new position and we wish him the best in his new career

Rex Burkhead at NFL Combine

Dennis Michael, Editor — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 21:03:20 +0000

Rex Burkhead, former standout Wildcat and Nebraska running back, will be at the NFL Combine this weekend in Indianapolis.

The Combine is where NFL scouts put draft eligible players through a series of workouts.A players draft position can improve or decline based on the results of these workouts. Rex has spent the last 6 weeks working out in preparation for the combine at Bommarito Performance Systems in Davie Florida. Many top named NFL players have trained at Bommarito’s in past years with excellent results.

Rex will be on the field at Lucas Oil Stadium working out with 36 other running backs on Sunday Feb 24. The NFL channel will carry the workouts live statring at 8 a.m. central time this Sunday.

Good luck to Plano’s own #20