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Moving up the charts: Morris excelling early at Alabama


TUSCALOOSA -- If he'd have known he would be playing college football at a place like Alabama -- or anywhere for that matter -- Allen alum Alec Morris might have started down the path toward early graduation at the beginning of his junior year.
Wednesday, May 16, 2012 1:10 PM CDT

End of an era: Ford resigns as head coach, athletic director at Celina


It would be tough to find a football team more dominant than Celina over the last 20 years.
Wednesday, May 16, 2012 11:10 AM CDT

40 Fourth: Lady Panthers set program mark at state track meet


After taking the district and regional ranks by storm, the Plano East girls track and field team raised the bar a bit further Saturday at the UIL Class 5A State Championships.
Tuesday, May 15, 2012 3:23 PM CDT

She is Legend: Madu marvels in final high school meet


Every so often, there are showings at the Class 5A Track and Field State Championships that span superlatives ranging from dominant to elite or even singular.
Tuesday, May 15, 2012 3:23 PM CDT

Morales of the Story: After narrowly avoiding paralysis, Sarah now big part of East's success


Saturday was a whirlwind of emotions for the Plano East softball team, tied with Flower Mound, 2-2, in the bottom of the seventh inning of a one-game regional quarterfinal playoff when the Lady Jags appeared to score the winning run.
Tuesday, May 15, 2012 3:23 PM CDT

Taking it in stride: Lady Eagles' Dunlap hungry after state track debut


Whether it's your first or fourth appearance at the meet, the Class 5A Track and Field State Championships is an experience unto itself.
Tuesday, May 15, 2012 3:21 PM CDT

Personal Best: Lovejoy track pulls down top times, but not medals at state


This year's Class 3A State Track Meet was an unusual one for Lovejoy.
Tuesday, May 15, 2012 3:21 PM CDT

Chelsea Lately: Herndon HR gives Hebron dramatic 4-2 win over Plano


FRISCO -- A year ago, the Plano Senior softball team eliminated Hebron in the regional quarterfinals.
Monday, May 14, 2012 10:01 AM CDT

No. 1 and Done: Lovejoy eliminated by Pilot Point in rain-soaked regional quarterfinal


PROSPER -- Pilot Point managed just three hits in Friday's one-game regional quarterfinal softball series against Lovejoy, but it was the last of those hits that broke the game open and ended the season of the No. 1 team in the state, 4-1.
Monday, May 14, 2012 10:01 AM CDT

Silenced roar: Bobcats fall to Farmersville in area round


CARROLLTON -- Everything went right for the Bobcats during their 6-1 victory in Game 1 of Friday's area-round matchup against Farmersville.
Saturday, May 12, 2012 8:40 PM CDT

For Whom the Bell Rolls: Wildcats battered by Raiders in area-round exit


CARROLLTON -- The Plano Senior baseball team was staring uncertainty in the eyes before it even took the field Saturday afternoon against L.D. Bell.
Saturday, May 12, 2012 6:24 PM CDT

Softball: Plano East tops Flower Mound in controversial eight-inning game


DENTON -- With two on and one out in the bottom of the seventh inning of a tie game in its regional quarterfinal matchup against Plano East, Flower Mound's Emilee Burkhardt laced a single to center field. And when the umpire signaled safe after Kelly Powell crossed the plate, the Lady Jaguars erupted in celebration having punched their ticket to the regional semifinals for the first time since 2008.
Saturday, May 12, 2012 3:54 PM CDT

Warning shot: East opens fire, upsets Heritage in area opener


MCKINNEY -- The Plano East baseball team drew state-ranked Colleyville Heritage into uncharted waters Friday night.
Friday, May 11, 2012 11:33 PM CDT

Blame it on the rain: Weather halts Flower Mound-Plano East softball game


DENTON -- For about an hour, it appeared Mother Nature was going to allow Flower Mound and Plano East to square off in their highly-anticipated regional quarterfinal softball matchup.
Friday, May 11, 2012 11:33 PM CDT

Strainfall: Weather puts Wildcats in must-win hole against Bell


The Plano Senior baseball team's margin for error this postseason just reduced significantly.
Friday, May 11, 2012 11:33 PM CDT

Good things come to those who wait: Lady Wolves' trio to continue hoops careers in college


The Plano West girls basketball team reached plenty of milestones in 2011-12.
Friday, May 11, 2012 11:33 PM CDT

I Saw the Sign: PCA inks three to college scholarships


Though the athletic season has ended for Prestonwood Christian Academy, the accolades gained from the field continued Wednesday as the Lions had three athletes sign to continue their careers in college.
Friday, May 11, 2012 11:33 PM CDT

Softball: Blame it on the rain: Weather halts Flower Mound vs. Plano East softball game


DENTON -- For about an hour, it appeared Mother Nature was going to allow Flower Mound and Plano East to square off in their highly-anticipated regional quarterfinal softball matchup.
Friday, May 11, 2012 11:08 PM CDT

Boys basketball: Flower Mound names new coach (web exclusive)


Flower Mound has named former Killeen boys basketball coach Jason Fossett to the same position, LISD athletic director Randy Mayes confirmed Friday. For more information of Fossett's hiring, see future editions of The Leader.
Friday, May 11, 2012 11:04 PM CDT

Stately Accomplishments: McKinney, North track athletes medal


Track athletes from McKinney and McKinney North took to the blocks Friday for the first day of competition at the state track and field meet in Austin and, led by distance runner Meghan Shea, came away with their share of hardware.
Friday, May 11, 2012 11:22 PM CDT

Boys basketball: Coach Danny Henderson leaving Marcus for Duncanville


As if having 12 seniors -- including the last two Class 5A State Championship Game MVPs -- graduate from its 2012 state title team wasn't enough, Marcus' boys basketball team will take on an even different look than expected next year.
Friday, May 11, 2012 3:13 PM CDT

Quarter of the Way There: McKinney, Boyd prep for regional quarterfinals


Familiarity has bred nothing but respect between McKinney and Rockwall, its opponent in the regional quarterfinals.
Wednesday, May 9, 2012 3:21 PM CDT

Clearing another hurdle: Meziere wins second straight state title


John Paul II junior Cameron Meziere didn't break the Texas record in the 110-meter hurdles over the weekend at the TAPPS State Meet from Hart-Patterson Track and Field Complex in Waco.
Wednesday, May 9, 2012 12:50 PM CDT

Leap of faith: Plano hurdler Pegram taking first state meet in stride


What a difference one year of practice can make.
Wednesday, May 9, 2012 12:50 PM CDT

Third time is the charm?: East hopes so heading into playoff game against Flower Mound


The Plano East softball team has been on a tear this season, amassing a 31-3 record and No. 15 ranking in USA Today/NFCA national poll.
Wednesday, May 9, 2012 1:11 PM CDT

WEB EXCLUSIVE: Home Sweet Home: Overtime win gives Robertson Cup to Tornado in host year


FRISCO – The last time the Texas Tornado hosted the Roberston Cup was in 2004, with the trophy staying in Frisco for the first of three straight championships.
Wednesday, May 9, 2012 3:30 PM CDT

Boys basketball: Chasteen stepping down as Coppell coach


Success hasn't been an issue for Coppell's boys basketball team during the past two seasons, as the Cowboys qualified for the playoffs in both years and saw coach Brad Chasteen earn his 500th career victory.
Tuesday, May 8, 2012 5:07 PM CDT

Win some, lose some: Boyd softball advances as baseball team heads home


After splitting a pair of close games to push its area-round playoff series with Mesquite to a decisive Game 3, the McKinney Boyd softball team swung things their way on Saturday with a comfortable 7-3 win.
Monday, May 7, 2012 3:21 PM CDT

Leaving a Legacy behind: Lady Cats beat Lady Broncos in Game 3, 10-6


GRAPEVINE -- Before the 2010 season, Plano Senior softball had never been past the second round of the playoffs.
Saturday, May 5, 2012 6:31 PM CDT

Mansfield Legacy's Walker taken to hospital: Shortstop suffers from dehydration during decisive playoff game against Plano


GRAPEVINE -- Mansfield Legacy shortstop Briana Walker began Saturday hoping to help her softball team win an area playoff series against Plano Senior.
Saturday, May 5, 2012 6:31 PM CDT

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