Sports Update 
Third time's a charm: Kirchner's late TD seals Plano's state tourney spot
The Plano Senior football team will get a chance to defend its Division I 7-on-7 State Championship after all.
Hungry like the Lady Wolves: West softball comes back strong in 2013
Considering the carryover Plano West softball had from 2012 to 2013, the Lady Wolves may have been expected to gel quicker than most teams.
Rolling with the punches: Loss of key player didn't deter East's latest playoff push
After losing a graduating class that included Texas signees Holly Kern and Rachel Scott, Plano East softball (17-15) was expected to lean on its seniors in 2013.
The road back: Erwin brothers complete knee rehabs, ready for 2013 season
Two months, two quarterbacks, two brothers, two blown out knees.
WEB EXCLUSIVE: Cynthia Zea resigns, Molly Pipak promoted to Plano softball head coach
After more than a decade commandeering the Plano Senior softball dugout, head coach Cynthia Zea has resigned.
Hooking up for a good cause: North Mesquite grad Brown, former UT teammates among those that make annual camp a success
The quartet of Tarell Brown, Aaron Ross, Michael Griffin and Michael Huff proved to be a winning combination in the secondary in helping The University of Texas claim the 2005 national championship.
Raider Rewards: Sunnyvale lands nine on 12-2A all-district baseball team
As the preseason favorite in 12-2A, Sunnyvale entered the 2013 district season with a big target on its chest.
Texas Revolution season finale captivates cub correspondent
My first full week of summer vacation finished with a "bang" at the Texas Revolution indoor football game.
On the trail: Broncos compete in 2013 Nike Football Festival
The Nike Football Festival made a stop in north Texas June 8 as 24 teams from the Metroplex and east Texas descended on Craig Ranch and the Michael Johnson Performance Center in McKinney.
Lucky No. 7: Boyd standouts honored with all-district selections
The McKinney Boyd baseball team's 2013 campaign was one rife with change.
Better diet, mindset in Figueroa's corner at UFC 161
McKinney native Edwin Figueroa readily admits he was off his game at UFC 156 in February when he succumbed to the punching power of Francisco Rivera.
Raising the bar: Plano's senior class gets opportunity, takes advantage in 2013
This was going to be a down year for Plano Senior softball.
Bounce-back attack: "King Mo" gets second chance in Bellator tournament
When Plano East alum Muhammed "King Mo" Lawal signed with Bellator Fighting Championships in May 2012, it was widely presumed he'd make short work of the promotion's light heavyweight division.
Bigger, faster, stronger: Well-traveled strength, conditioning coach joins PCA
After nearly 20 years applying his strength and conditioning principles in collegiate and professional football, Tony Ollison's coaching career is coming full circle.
Tough crowd: Mesquite ISD baseball teams have hard time cracking 12-5A all-district team
For the first time since 2005, no Mesquite ISD baseball team made the Class 5A baseball playoffs.
State qualifier: Centennial books another trip to state
Consider it mission accomplished for the Centennial 7-on-7 football team.
Pro prospects: Billy McKinney agrees to terms with Oakland A's
On June 6, Plano West graduate Billy McKinney fulfilled a lifelong dream when he was taken in the first round (No. 24 overall) by the Oakland A's in the 2013 MLB First-Year Player Draft.
At a loss: Lions fall just short of state tourney berth
The top two teams at Saturday's Plano West State Qualifying Tournament advanced to the Division I State 7-on-7 Tournament.
Representation: Bobcats honored with all-district selections
Another season and another playoff berth have given the Celina baseball team plenty of representation on the 10-3A all-district list.
New era: Wakeland hires Denton’s Khoury to replace Wilson
The Lady Wolverines will be under new leadership next season after the hiring of former Denton head coach Iseed Khoury.
Poteet pitcher, West Mesquite outfielders named to 10-4A all-district team
It was a rough season for both Poteet and West Mesquite, who were left on the outside looking in at the playoff race at year's end.
Sunnyvale softball team lands six on 12-2A all-district team
Sunnyvale played in one of the toughest Class 2A districts in the state.
Tennis: Coppell coach Jane Jackson retiring
The last time a head coach other than Jane Jackson filled out the lineup card for Coppell's tennis team, the entirety of the Cowboys current roster was yet to be born.
Just Do It: Allen wins NIKE Football Festival
Before even getting into the results of Saturday's NIKE Football Festival, Allen offensive coordinator Jeff Fleener wanted to talk about the set up of the competition itself.
WEB EXCLUSIVE: UIL approves football practice mandates
On Tuesday, the UIL Legislative Council approved a recommendation limiting football programs to 90 minutes of full-contact, game-speed practices per player per week.
Hosts with the second most: Wolves enjoy successful home tourney, but suffer first 7-on-7 defeat
In the grand scheme of things, the host team's final pool play game Saturday at the Plano West State Qualifying Tournament was inconsequential.
Two steps forward, one step back: Improvements not enough to qualify Cats for state
By all accounts, Saturday's showing at the Plano West SQT was a step forward for the Plano Senior football team.
Off to a nice start: Panthers qualify for 7-on-7 state tourney in first try
The returns may be early for new head coach Randy Jackson, but Plano East accomplished something Saturday that had eluded the Panthers for three straight years.
Baseball: Former Cowboys selected in MLB Draft
A pair of 2009 Coppell graduates were selected last week in the 2013 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft.
Golf: Texas Women’s Open drawing near, set for June 19-20 at Old American
The 2013 Texas Women’s Open is rapidly approaching with golfers from throughout the Metroplex and nation set to tee off June 19-20 at The Old American Golf Club in The Colony.
National Signing Day
( top )National Signing Day: Magnificent Seven: Lewisville football players ink
LEWISVILLE — With Lewisville’s football team in a transitional phase under first-year head coach Gregg Miller, results were tough to come by on the gridiron as the Farmers finished with a 1-9 mark.
Panther Pride: Plano East has 18 athletes sign
As high schools around the country celebrated National Signing Day on Wednesday, the Plano East athletic department saw 18 of its best athletes join the fray.
Circle of Life: Lions' student-athletes ink college commitments
The National Signing Day spotlight shined brightly on four student-athletes inking letters of intent at Prestonwood Christian Academy on Wednesday afternoon.
Wranglers boast highly-touted signing class
If the West Mesquite players were not sure how much talent was on last year's football team, college recruiters were a constant reminder.
Pitch perfect prospects: Wildcats soccer standouts ink college commitments
Few sports are entrenched into one city's history like soccer is for Plano.
Sign and dine: Wildcats honor latest National Signing Day class
Elation, celebration and achievement permeated the walls of Plano Senior for National Signing Day.
On the dotted line: 12 Wakeland athletes sign letters of intent
With athletes around the country signing their National Letters of Intent on Wednesday, there was no shortage of Wakeland players making the cut.
Little Elm Class of 2013 Spring Signing Class
Little Elm
Nine West: Lady Wolves sending massive group to play collegiate soccer
While they may not have competed with the Plano West football players in terms of stature, the girls soccer players had the advantage in size Wednesday morning as nine inked scholarships on National Signing Day.
Five Easy Pieces: College football teams scoop up intricate parts to West's program-best run
As Plano West athletic director, Mike Hughes is used to presiding over Signing Day ceremonies.
Plano Class of 2013 Spring Signing Class
Plano East
A Special Day: Boyd's athletic depth shows with 13 signings
McKinney Boyd saw many of its best and brightest take that next step Wednesday afternoon when 13 athletes in four different sports signed letters of intent to play collegiate athletics on National Signing Day.
Lewisville ISD Class of 2013 Spring Signing Class
Flower Mound
Flying High: Boyd standout Driskell commits to Air Force
For years McKinney Boyd running back Bryan Driskell has soared above the competition, so it's only fitting that his football talents will take flight at the college level with the Air Force Falcons.
Reaching higher: Somborn commits to Cornell
It's every high school football player's dream to play on Saturdays in the fall.
Reaching that next level: Boyd golfers, best friends, commit to in-state rivals
McKinney Boyd seniors Branson Davis and his best friend Vincent Whaley are taking their friendly golf rivalry to the next level.
Boys and girls soccer: Marcus seniors make it official on National Signing Day
FLOWER MOUND — With boys and girls soccer teams that have been represented in the postseason since at least the mid 1990s respectively, there hasn’t been any shortage of skilled players that have made their way through Marcus.
Frisco-area Class of 2013 Spring Signing Class
Wakeland
Letter perfect: Northeast Dallas County athletes make college decisions official on National Signing Day
After years of dreaming, months of deliberating and a final few tension-filled days to make sure they made the right decision, area athletes could officially celebrate on Wednesday's National Signing Day.
NORTHEAST DALLAS COUNTY SIGNING DAY BRIEFS: Locals join athletes around the country in celebrating on National Signing Day
Thousands of high school athletes took part in National Signing Day ceremonies on Wednesday, each with their own special story.
2013 NATIONAL SIGNING DAY--NORTHEAST DALLAS COUNTY
HORN
Allen-area Class of 2013 Spring Signing Class
Allen
Making it official: Raulerson inks letter of intent with Texas
CELINA -- It was only a formality after an early commitment took away any surprise of Celina lineman Jake Raulerson's future collegiate team.
National Signing Day
( top )National Signing Day: Magnificent Seven: Lewisville football players ink
LEWISVILLE — With Lewisville’s football team in a transitional phase under first-year head coach Gregg Miller, results were tough to come by on the gridiron as the Farmers finished with a 1-9 mark.
Panther Pride: Plano East has 18 athletes sign
As high schools around the country celebrated National Signing Day on Wednesday, the Plano East athletic department saw 18 of its best athletes join the fray.
Circle of Life: Lions' student-athletes ink college commitments
The National Signing Day spotlight shined brightly on four student-athletes inking letters of intent at Prestonwood Christian Academy on Wednesday afternoon.
Wranglers boast highly-touted signing class
If the West Mesquite players were not sure how much talent was on last year's football team, college recruiters were a constant reminder.
Pitch perfect prospects: Wildcats soccer standouts ink college commitments
Few sports are entrenched into one city's history like soccer is for Plano.
Sign and dine: Wildcats honor latest National Signing Day class
Elation, celebration and achievement permeated the walls of Plano Senior for National Signing Day.
On the dotted line: 12 Wakeland athletes sign letters of intent
With athletes around the country signing their National Letters of Intent on Wednesday, there was no shortage of Wakeland players making the cut.
Little Elm Class of 2013 Spring Signing Class
Little Elm
Nine West: Lady Wolves sending massive group to play collegiate soccer
While they may not have competed with the Plano West football players in terms of stature, the girls soccer players had the advantage in size Wednesday morning as nine inked scholarships on National Signing Day.
Five Easy Pieces: College football teams scoop up intricate parts to West's program-best run
As Plano West athletic director, Mike Hughes is used to presiding over Signing Day ceremonies.
Plano Class of 2013 Spring Signing Class
Plano East
A Special Day: Boyd's athletic depth shows with 13 signings
McKinney Boyd saw many of its best and brightest take that next step Wednesday afternoon when 13 athletes in four different sports signed letters of intent to play collegiate athletics on National Signing Day.
Lewisville ISD Class of 2013 Spring Signing Class
Flower Mound
Flying High: Boyd standout Driskell commits to Air Force
For years McKinney Boyd running back Bryan Driskell has soared above the competition, so it's only fitting that his football talents will take flight at the college level with the Air Force Falcons.
Reaching higher: Somborn commits to Cornell
It's every high school football player's dream to play on Saturdays in the fall.
Reaching that next level: Boyd golfers, best friends, commit to in-state rivals
McKinney Boyd seniors Branson Davis and his best friend Vincent Whaley are taking their friendly golf rivalry to the next level.
Boys and girls soccer: Marcus seniors make it official on National Signing Day
FLOWER MOUND — With boys and girls soccer teams that have been represented in the postseason since at least the mid 1990s respectively, there hasn’t been any shortage of skilled players that have made their way through Marcus.
Frisco-area Class of 2013 Spring Signing Class
Wakeland
Letter perfect: Northeast Dallas County athletes make college decisions official on National Signing Day
After years of dreaming, months of deliberating and a final few tension-filled days to make sure they made the right decision, area athletes could officially celebrate on Wednesday's National Signing Day.
NORTHEAST DALLAS COUNTY SIGNING DAY BRIEFS: Locals join athletes around the country in celebrating on National Signing Day
Thousands of high school athletes took part in National Signing Day ceremonies on Wednesday, each with their own special story.
2013 NATIONAL SIGNING DAY--NORTHEAST DALLAS COUNTY
HORN
Allen-area Class of 2013 Spring Signing Class
Allen
Making it official: Raulerson inks letter of intent with Texas
CELINA -- It was only a formality after an early commitment took away any surprise of Celina lineman Jake Raulerson's future collegiate team.
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