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The Playbook

From Staff Reports

Published: Wednesday, February 6, 2013 4:44 PM CST

Varsity Scoreboard

Tuesday's Results

Boys Basketball

Plano East defeats Plano West, 81-52

Allen defeats Plano Senior, 48-45

John Paul II defeats Prestonwood Christian Academy, 77-61

Girls Basketball

Plano Senior defeats Allen, 54-39

John Paul II defeats Prestonwood Christian Academy, 59-41

Plano West defeats Plano East, 69-50

Mitchell a Parade All-American

Prestonwood Christian Academy senior Mike Mitchell was one of five Metroplex football players named to the Parade All-America Team.

Mitchell, who signed with Ohio State on Wednesday, earned a spot on the 26-man roster after a senior campaign that included 190 tackles, four sacks, seven quarterback hurries and five forced fumbles with the Lions. Also a contributor on special teams, Mitchell's 2012 campaign included a 100-yard kickoff return touchdown.

Fans in the Stands

The Plano West-Plano Senior boys soccer game is usually a notable happening on the sports calendar, but the Wildcats are trying to up the ante in 2013 with their "Fans in the Stands" campaign.

The game is 7:30 p.m. Feb. 22 at Clark Stadium.

As host team, the six-time Class 5A State Champions hope to draw 2,013 fans to the match and create a party atmosphere with halftime youth soccer, cheerleaders and drummers in the stands.

To purchase a "Fans in the Stands" shirt, contact Janet Higgins at: j.higgins4@verizon.net.

Planoite among Fan Cave finalists

Plano West alum Mina Park is among the 52 finalists for the MLB Fan Cave 2013 competition.

Park is representing the Texas Rangers, with a chance at moving to New York to watch every baseball game of the upcoming season while blogging, interviewing players and making creative videos. The competition's top 30 finalists are selected through fan voting, the original audition submission and ability to generate media buzz. Each finalist will be flown out to spring training in Arizona later this month.

To vote for Park, go to: mlb.mlb.com/fancave/vote.jsp.

Figueroa falls in UFC bout

West Plano Crossfit product Edwin Figueroa is back at .500 in the UFC following a second-round TKO loss to Francisco Rivera on Saturday.

The two competed in the opening bout at "UFC 156: Aldo vs. Edgar" from the Mandalay Bay Event Center in Las Vegas.

Figueroa succumbed to Rivera's punching power with 40 seconds to go in the second after stringing together a commanding start that saw the McKinney native out-strike Rivera -- even landing a big left hand that dropped Rivera midway through the first frame.

Fatigue and Rivera's winging punches caught up to Figueroa in the second round though, dropping him to 2-2 in the UFC.

Figueroa is 9-2 overall for his career.

Internet exclusive content

For more stories on the sports community, including web exclusives, video previews and wrap-ups, go to: starlocalnews.com. This is the site for in-depth coverage, immediate scores, videos, game stories and a football score ticker for those that can't wait for the print edition.

THSCEF Leadership Summit

The Texas High School Coaches Education Foundation is teaming with Game Changers for its leadership summit on Feb. 18, 2013.

The event will take place at the AAC.

Tickets are $99 for Texas High School Coaches Association members and $250 for non members. Payment can be sent to: THSCEF, P.O. Drawer 1138, San Marcos, Tx. 78667.

For more info, call: 512-392-3741.

Jones ranked No. 1 in North America

Plano native Seth Jones' march to become the first defenseman taken No. 1 in the NHL Entry Draft in seven years took another step Tuesday as he was named the No. 1 skater in North America in the 2013 midterm rankings by NHL Central Scouting.

Jones would be the first American-born player chosen No. 1 since Patrick Kane in 2007.

Jones plays for the Portland Winterhawks of the Western Hockey League.

Jones is fifth among first-year WHL players with 28 points in 33 games. He also has a plus-29 rating. Jones has piled up the points in the past month as the 6-foot-3, 208-pounder tallied six assists and a goal in helping the United States win gold at the 2013 IIHF World Junior Championship.

The race for No. 1 is between Jones and Nathan MacKinnon (Quebec Major Junior Hockey League).

Nike Hoop Summit selects Randle

Prestonwood Christian Academy senior Julius Randle has been selected for the Nike Hoop Summit on Apr. 20 in Portland, Ore.

"Julius was obviously selected based on his ability to play basketball, but more importantly based on his character," said Chris Mayberry, Prestonwood head coach. "He has kept such a positive attitude dealing with the adversity of his injury and will continue to be selected for honors and awards because of his character."

The Nike Hoop Summit is one of the premier high school basketball showcases, pitting the country's top seniors against a World Select Team.

Randle is no stranger to such competition, capturing a gold medal on Team USA at the 2012 FIBA Americas U18 Championship last summer.

East at No. 2 in state softball poll

Expectations are high for Plano East softball again in 2013.

After advancing to the Class 5A State Semifinals for the second time in four seasons last year, the Lady Panthers are ranked No. 2 in the Texas Girls Coaches Association preseason poll.

Defending state champions Deer Park lead the Class 5A rankings.

East opens the season Feb. 12 against Rockwall.

Ringo heads up masters clinic

Plano East head football coach Johnny Ringo will be the clinic coordinator Feb. 20-21 when the Texas Football Masters Clinic comes to the DoubleTree Galleria.

Ringo is also president of the Texas High School Coaches Association.

The clinic, which runs 4-6 p.m. both days, will focus on advanced schemes and techniques from top coaches across the state.

For more info, go to: fbmasters.com.

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