JV out for 2-0 start today
Posted on 02. Sep, 2010 by Brian Porter.
The season opener held a little of everything for the junior varsity. Plano had moments where it couldn’t seem to move the ball, then others where it showed ease during sustained offensive drives or by successfully converting the big play. It gave up the big play — on one occassion — but then settled in [...]
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Wildcat Nine to see time in opening week
Posted on 02. Sep, 2010 by Brian Porter.
It has been a while since the opening week of the college football season featured this many Plano Wildcat products all expected to see significant playing time. Nine former Wildcats figure into significant roles this weekend for their respective major college football programs. Rex Burkhead, a true sophomore, is expected to have an increased role [...]
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On-demand new offering for ‘Cats fans
Posted on 01. Sep, 2010 by Brian Porter.
The Plano Wildcats don’t just have a city or area following, but fans across the globe. Now, fans can get in on the next best thing to being at John Clark Stadium for a home game. The Plano ISD is offering on-demand video through the link to the district’s athletic site provided here. Video is [...]
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Slideshow: Big offense, shutdown defense leads Cats
Posted on 28. Aug, 2010 by Brian Porter.
Connor Michelsen passed for more than 200 yards, while Brandon Hamilton eclipsed 150 yards receiving and Kevin Merrill had more than 100 yards rushing Friday as Plano opened the season with a win at John Clark Stadium in front of a capacity home crowd. A 21-point fourth quarter and second-half interceptions by Blair Burns and [...]
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Plano turns away Lakeview, 35-18
Posted on 28. Aug, 2010 by Brian Porter.
Connor Michelsen passed for three touchdowns and rushed for a fourth Friday as Plano defeated Garland Lakeview, 35-18, at John Clark Stadium in front of a capacity home crowd. Plano (1-0) has won its season opener in five of the past six seasons. It meets Irving MacArthur, the only team since 2005 to defeat it [...]
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Varsity vs. Lakeview game notes
Posted on 27. Aug, 2010 by Brian Porter.
Plano 35, Lakeview 18 (Final) Plano 35, Lakeview 12: Brandon Hamilton 47-yard touchdown pass from Connor Michelsen. 6:42 left. Hamilton has 157 yards and 2 TDs. Plano 28, Lakeview 12: Connor Michelsen 2-yard touchdown run following Merrill 63-yard gain. 8:45 left. Plano 21, Lakeview 12: Kevin Merrill just went over 100 yards rushing with a [...]
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Getting set for kickoff
Posted on 27. Aug, 2010 by Brian Porter.
The fall football season will open today as Plano meets Garland Lakeview Centennial at John Clark Stadium. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. The team had a four-year streak of winning season openers snapped last season at Irving MacArthur. Plano enters the season as one of the state’s winningest programs, holding a 711-311-47 overall record. [...]
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Grants, defense lift Plano JV, 43-10
Posted on 26. Aug, 2010 by Brian Porter.
MURPHY – Drew Grant helped rally the junior varsity with a pair of short touchdown runs Thursday and the defense took over in the second half to help Plano turn an early deficit into a 43-10 rout of Garland Lakeview at Tom Kimbrough Stadium in a football season opener. Plano (1-0) fell behind Lakeview (0-1) [...]
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JV will now open at home
Posted on 23. Aug, 2010 by Brian Porter.
A scheduling conflict will allow the junior varsity to open the season at home, though they won’t be considered the home team. The junior varsity opens the season at 7 p.m. Thursday against Garland Lakeview. Because of a scheduling conflict, the game has been moved to Tom Kimbrough Stadium. Lakeview will remain the home team, [...]
