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Plano surprises Wylie, 27-20
Posted on 02. Oct, 2009 by Brian Porter.
WYLIE — In poker this would have been a master bluff. A secret switch at quarterback and transition back to a Plano offense of old was played so close to the vest even Friday’s game announcer didn’t pick it up. “It was a big surprise,” said Murat Kuzu. “They called me by a different name [...]
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Confidence led to better execution
Posted on 13. Sep, 2009 by Brian Porter.
A little confidence can lead to execution. And execution makes a difference. That was the story Friday as Plano (1-2) picked up its first win of the season in a 31-30 victory over Hebron (2-1) at John Clark Stadium. “Once we started executing, it just seemed like we went crazy,” linebacker Ben Laures said. “We [...]
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‘Big Play Ben’ lifts Plano past Hebron, 31-30
Posted on 12. Sep, 2009 by Brian Porter.
A sophomore set the stage Friday, a kicker which had struggled perfectly converted the game-winning score and “Big Play Ben” made the play to snap Plano’s three-game losing streak. Plano (1-2) and Hebron (2-1) waited out an 80-minute flash flooding and lightning delay at John Clark Field to set the stage for some second-half fireworks [...]
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Aubuchon, Hebron pose challenge for Plano
Posted on 10. Sep, 2009 by Brian Porter.
By the time darkness settles Friday on John Clark Stadium, Plano should be really good at defending a dual-threat quarterback. Or it will be heading into its final non-district game seeking the season’s first win. The defense displayed the ability to control a running quarterback last week, but Ryan Polite used the other part of [...]
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Quick start, missed opportunities costs Plano
Posted on 28. Aug, 2009 by Brian Porter.
A blocked punt and two interceptions set the table Friday for what had the makings of a comeback win behind a stellar defensive effort. But Plano couldn’t capitalize and fell, 14-13, to Irving MacArthur at Irving Schools Stadium, ending a streak in which Plano had won five straight season openers. The Wildcats (0-1) had not [...]
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’09 Preview: Defense
Posted on 27. Aug, 2009 by Brian Porter.
Great defensive potential always creates a murmur. Each season, fans in College Station want to know if the Wrecking Crew is back. At Nebraska, fans want to establish if this will be a Blackshirts defense of old. Steelers fans want to see an Iron Curtain defense. And so a little early proving can go a [...]
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