Your purchase was successful, and you are now logged in. The usual range of athletic and music organizations are there for students to join, in addition to Plano's other clubs. 2022 high school football state champions Comprehensive look at high school football champions from across the country. Students at Plano Senior typically attended one of two feeder high schools: Clark or Vines. In Houston, principals and coaches threatened to resign if schools and teams were integrated and many followed up on their promise, Campbell said. The Wildcats won two Class 2A State Championships (1965 and 1967), one Class 3A and Class 4A Title, in 1971 and 1977, respectively, as well as three Class 5A State Championships (1986, 1987 and 1994). Following its construction, the district built various new facilities to support its students, including a new band hall, gymnasium, and auditorium. or anything. An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. Veterans 55 (OT--2018), 116 -- New Deal 67, Panhandle 49 (2018), 115 -- Gladewater 72, Van Alstyne 43 (2019), 115 -- Euless Trinity 88, Flower Mound 27 (2009), 114 -- Cuero 58, Silsbee 56 (3OT) (2022), 114 -- Lucas Lovejoy 64, Mansfield Timberview 50 (2020), 114 -- Burton 69, Falls City 45 (2017), 114 -- Beaumont West Brook 69, Garland Lakeview 45 (2016), 113 -- Austin LBJ 59, CC Miller 54 (2020), 113 -- West Oso 57, Port Isabel 56 (OT--2018), 113 Corrigan-Camden 78, Dublin 35 (2015), 113 Silsbee 67, Chapel Hill 46 (2015), 113 Glen Rose 57, Bridgeport 56 (2011), 112 -- Alpine 57, Brady 55 (2OT) (2022), 112 -- Argyle 63, Stephenville 49 (2019), 112 -- Crosby 70, FB Willowridge 42 (2019), 112 -- LaPorte 63, Channelview 49 (2016), 112 Rockwall 70, Copperas Cove 42 (2014), 112 Gregory-Portland 70, C.C. Be Truthful. Don't Threaten. Plano is the states fourth-largest school (enrollment of 4,999), and it caught a break in the UILs realignment in February, no longer having to share a district with five-time state champion Allen, the states largest school. And in 1999, Plano West Senior High School opened to juniors for the same purpose. Under the direction of Brian Coatney, they were named Texas's Honor Full Orchestra for 2009, 2012, and 2015. To view our latest e-Edition click the image on the left. As the main coach of the Plano Wildcats, Clark helped the football team win two state championships and nine district championships. Hockey is also not an officially recognized sport by the Texas University Interscholastic League Get the latest Celina sports delivered to your inbox every week. Plano won two state championships in three decades -- the 1960s, 70s and 80s -- but its last state title was in 1994. [5] The band has performed in Carnegie Hall and at The Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic. He said that while newspaper reports from the era mention a few cross burnings and students recall a few isolated schoolyard brawls, the integration of Plano schools was a far cry from the high drama seen in cities such as Little Rock, Ark., less than a decade earlier. It came with half of his golf ball covered in mud, flanked by tall glass and just right of the green on the 18th hole Tuesday afternoon at Georgetown's Legacy Hills Golf Club at the Class 6A state tournament. In July of that same year, the citizens approved a fifty cent tax for school purposes[11] and for the purchase of the Plano Institute's land and building. [11] In 1892, Plano graduated its first class of five people. Let's take a look at which Texas high . Converse Judson . accounts, the history behind an article. Ive been involved in Metroplex high school football my whole life, and there are a lot of really good football programs in the state; so it is really cool that Plano is in the top 5 of all-time.. This was very gratifying, the way the team pulled together over the course of the year and just refused to go down, said Morgen Walker, West head coach. In 1980, the designations were changed to bring a system of 5A through 1A. racist or sexually-oriented language. In 2002, Plano completed an $18 million renovation, making ADA compliance upgrades, and renovations to the science department, HVAC, fire sprinkler, and security systems, and site lighting. In the 19th century, various private institutions existed within Plano for the education of children. Plano ISD announced in February that Jaydon McCullough was accepting a new position within the school district after serving as Planos head coach and athletic director for the last 12 years. The rebuilt Plano Public School again burned down in the spring of 1903, leading to the construction of yet another new building. Plano East Panthers JV won the AT&T State Championship in 2014-2015 defeating Lovejoy High 3-1 then repeating another championship the JV Panthers won the City Championship 5-1 Against McKinney High in the 2016-2017 season . Be Nice. But even parents who are at the football games for a different reason, appear to get sucked in by the Mystique of the Wildcats. [17], In the 20122013 school year, the demographic breakdown of the 2,627 students enrolled, was:[4], Plano offers 31 Advanced Placement courses, which is all of the 34 courses possible[18] with the exception of Latin Literature, Italian Language and Culture, and Japanese Language and Culture. You have permission to edit this article. Get the latest Little Elm sports delivered to your inbox every week. The girls won in 1988 and 1998. Get the latest sports from The Colony delivered to your inbox every week. [40] In 1995, the Orchestra played at Carnegie Hall.[41]. Plano Senior High School(commonly Plano, Plano Senior High, or PSHS) is a public secondary schoolin Plano, Texas, serving students in grades 11-12. He was a quarterback on that years roster, but he didnt throw a pass in a game as James Brown led UT to a 10-2-1 record and the last Southwest Conference championship before Texas moved to the Big 12. Catch up on the day's news you need to know. Use the 'Report' link on The team won 30 medals in subject, overall, and team scores. An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the e-mail address listed on your account. Plano 28, Katy 7 5A Division II - Tyler John Tyler 35, Austin Westlake 24 Planos first integrated football team looks back on 1965 state championship victory, Get an email notification whenever someone contributes to the discussion. [34] Get the latest Plano sports delivered to your inbox every week. Keep it Clean. Recap. Be Truthful. Starting in 1901, the school was affiliated with the University of Texas, Baylor, Texas A&M, and Southwestern in order to ensure that graduates could secure entrance to college. [6] During the first year only at the new campus, PSHS served 10th - 12th grade, making the Class of 1978 the only class to attend school at this campus for three years. King 70, Channelview 14, 2022, 70 by Canadian 70, Lubbock Roosevelt 8, 2022, 70 by Amarillo Tascosa 70, El Paso Ysleta 7, 2022, 70 by Austin Westlake vs New Braunfels, 2021, 70 by Austin Westlake vs Austin Vandegrift, 2021, 70 by Freeport Brazosport vs Houston Wheatley, 2021, 70 by Boerne Champion vs. Leander Glenn, 2019, 70 by McKinney North vs. Magnolia West, 2019, 70 by Argyle vs. Carrollton Ranchview, 2018, 70 by Burleson Centennial vs. Dallas Kimball, 2018, 70 by Highland Park vs. Mount Pleasant, 2016, 70 by Round Rock Cedar Ridge vs. Austin Anderson, 2016, 70 by Boerne Champion vs. Georgetown, 2015, 70 by Victoria West vs. Mission Veterans, 2015, 70 by Cibolo Steele vs. SA MacArthur, 2014, 70 by FW Arlington Heights vs. Burleson, 2014, 70 by FB Ridge Point vs. Houston Wheatley, 2013, 70 by Mansfield Legacy vs. McKinney North, 2013, 70 by Seagraves vs. Springlake-Earth, 2013, 70 by Gregory-Portland vs. C.C. Flower Mound 2022 19 Plano past Coppell, Senior leadership fueling Plano's unbeaten 22-0 start, Star Local Media Athlete of the Week: Plano East's Ada Anamekwe, By a whisker: No. Have the latest local pro sports news delivered every morning so you don't miss out on updates. We'd love to hear eyewitness After a scoreless match, the Cavaliers won their first state title 4-3 on penalty kicks. Receive our newspaper electronically with the e-Edition email. "[13], The original building burned down in 1894 and was reconstructed on the same site. [29], The girls basketball team has played in one 5A championship, losing to Mansfield High School 6943 in 2000. An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. Your e-mail address will be used to confirm your account. We came to games for the band but were captivated by the energy of the Plano community at these games. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. December 18, 1965, the Plano Wildcats claimed their first State championship. https://t.co/S4A81C8i3x pic.twitter.com/r983A70XfM. Share with Us. The students went to classes in the local Opera House until the completion of the new building, often called the "Spanish School" because of its Moorish architecture. Game Stats Season Stats Oct 23, 2022 @ 3:23pm Recap: Plano Senior vs. Ray, 2012, 70 by Wylie East vs. Sulphur Springs, 2012, 70 by Corrigan-Camden vs. West Rusk, 2011, 70 by Frisco Liberty vs. Richardson Pearce, 2010, 70 by Gregory-Portland vs. Pleasanton, 1994, 70 by Waxahachie vs. Lubbock Estacado, 1992, 43-43 Austin LBJ vs. Waco University, 1992, 35-35 SA Madison vs. SA Sam Houston, 1990. The latest system change occurred in 2014 and now the 11-man divisions are classified from 6A through 2A with the six-man league getting the 1A lettering. Clear skies. With 15 appearances in state championship games, the Indians have captured 7 championships in various sports. 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They were a big part of this, whether you were a coach or an administrator who influenced me or supported me having that support over the years from all those people is huge.. Wildcats, meet your new HFCTodd Ford! The boys won state titles in 1991, 1992 and 1998. Plano's State Championships: 1965 2A - Plano 20, Edna 17 1967 2A - Plano 27, Universal City Randolph 8 1971 3A - Plano 21, Gregory-Portland 20 1977 4A - Plano 13, Port Neches-Groves 10 Named after the man who brought Plano five state titles during his 27 years at head ball coach and athletic director, John Clark Stadium (nee John Clark Field) originally opened in 1977. Invalid password or account does not exist. I previously worked at the Weatherford Democrat, Marshall News Messenger, Amarillo Globe-News and Arlington Morning News. : Plano gets hot early, rolls past West for 6-6A title, 30-0 mark, Swimming to state: Plano ISD, Lewisville ISD, Allen, Prosper score big at regional meet, The plot thickens: Plano pulls away from Flower Mound to create 3-way tie for 3rd place in 6-6A, UIL Realignment: Find out the new athletic districts for 2022-24, National Signing Day area commitment list: Find out which local student-athletes are signing where, New Panther in charge: Benedetto hopes to build brotherhood within Plano East football, Plenty undecided at 6-6A midpoint: District's first half includes perfect Plano, four teams tied for 3rd place, Football: Tony Benedetto named Plano East's next head football coach, Still on top: Allen girls, Plano West boys retain 7-6A swim titles, Plano's depth downs Marcus: Wildcats now 25-0, complete unbeaten 1st half of 6-6A play, Plano East girls setting pace in 6-6A hoops; Coppell, FM impressing at midpoint, Wildcats remain unbeaten: Seniors lift No. Notifications from this discussion will be disabled. [25], At the 2005 National Forensic League national tournament, the Plano Senior Speech Team received School of Excellence awards in both the Speech and Debate categories, one of only three schools that year to do so. After the ceremony, Clark was hesitant to pat himself on the back for the team's success and smooth transition during a time of great strife and nationwide conflict. Low near 50F. Be Proactive. Someday we hope to reach the level of success Plano has.. Get the latest Allen sports delivered to your inbox every week. 50-7 (L) Plano East @ Marcus On 11/3, the Plano East varsity football team lost their away conference game against Marcus (Flower Mound, TX) by a score of 50-7. [28], The Plano boys' basketball team, which has existed as long as the football team, has taken only three trips to the state championships. He was the first head coach at Round Rock Cedar Ridge and made the playoffs in three of the schools first four varsity seasons before leaving for Lovejoy. If you forget it, you'll be able to recover it using your email address. By the mid-1910s, a majority of the graduating class (as much as eighty percent) matriculated to an institute of higher learning, such as the University of Texas at Austin or Baylor University. Stats Updated Prestonwood Christian's stats have been entered for the 38-14 loss vs. Parish Episcopal on 12/2/2022 7:00 PM. As they lined up on the sideline, two small boys, one black and one white, were tossing a football nearby. Neither my wife, Pat, nor I had this kind of experience growing up, but we recognized this was the big time.. What we tried to instill in this program is to do it the right way and the way it should be done, Brence said. The game was broadcast across the southwest United States by regional carrier FSN Southwest, and in turn nationally by Fox's digital cable network, Fox College Sports Central. [10], As of the 20122013 school year, the school had an enrollment of 2,627 students and 149.54 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student-teacher ratio of 17.57:1.[4]. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism Ford is listed as a one-year letterman at Texas, earning that in 1995. Get the latest Mesquite sports delivered to your inbox every week. In 2006 and 2009, the school finished 2nd in the annual National Public Policy Forum (NPPF) debate tournament held in New York City and hosted by the Bickel & Brewer law firm and New York University. Ford served as the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at North Texas from 2007 to 2009, during which time UNT set Sun Belt Conference single-season records for pass attempts, pass completions and passing yards. Have the latest local news delivered every afternoon so you don't miss out on updates. Going back to the 60s and even before then its been a proud school. 2022 NYSPHSAA Football Championships Class AA 2022 NYSPHSAA Football Championships Class A 2022 . Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in. Receive our newspaper electronically with the e-Edition email. An unofficial band was first organized in 1935. Away Non-District . On Friday, the district invited the teams surviving members and family to John Clark Stadium to be honored on the field prior to the schools homecoming game against McKinney Boyd High School. By Christmas of 1975, all five buildings were completed, and the school was dedicated on March 7, 1975. Veterans Memorial, 2019, 62 by Lake Travis vs. Killeen (71-9), 2008, 76 by Temple vs. Leander Vandegrift, 2014, 64 by Waxahachie vs. Lubbock Estacado (70-6), 1992, 69 by Sulphur Springs vs. Dayton, 2008 (II)and by Aledo vs. LaMarque, 2010 (II), 59 by Highland Park vs. Marshall (59-0), 2005 (I), Originally 2A (1951-79), then 3A (1980-2013) and now 4A (2014-22), 82 by Levelland vs. Decatur, 2016 and 82 by Sealy vs. Newton, 1995, 70 by Burnet vs. Wharton, 2003 and70 byCorpus Christi Miller vs. Boerne, 2020, 61 by Southlake Carroll vs. Alpine (61-0), 1992, 56 by Southlake Carroll vs. Gainesville (63-7), 1992, 70 by Carthage vs. Gilver, 2020 (II); 70 by Stephenville vs. El Campo, 2012 (I), 0 by Denver City, 1960; Edna, 1965; Pittsburg, 1980; and, Daingerfield, 1983, 0 by Jasper, 2002; La Grange, 2001; Daingerfield, 1983; Pittsburg, 1980; Reagan County, 1968; Edna, 1965; Denver City, 1960, Originally 1A (1951-79), then 2A (1980-2013) and now 3A (2014-22), 6 by Celina, Groveton, Mart, Schulenburg and Sonora, 76 by Groveton vs. Cooper (82-6), 1989, Iraan vs. Marfa (76-0), 1991,Malakoff vs. Maypearl (83-7), 2020, 76 by Iraan vs. Marfa (76-0), 1991,Malakoff vs. Maypearl (83-7), 2020, 82 by Newton vs. Grandview, 2012; 82 by Groveton vs. Cooper, 1989, 67 by Newton vs. Daingerfield (79-12), 2018, 53 by Kirbyville vs. Plano Senior may be in the midst of making a run towards a record-breaking eighth state title, but 108 years of history have already established the Wildcats as the second-best high football school program in the states history. Plano is a two-time Blue Ribbon Schooland a Texas Exemplary School. [5] The US$125,000 ($2406323.88 according to inflation) building, completed in 1938, was used as a gym, auditorium, classroom, and laboratory, allowing new subjects to be taught, including agriculture, business, and home economics. Have the latest local news delivered to your inbox so you are always up to date. 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Haynes, 89; Marine General from Iwo Jima", "Astronaut Bio: John Bennett Herrington (8/2005)", "Katelyn Ohashi, Class of 2015, you make us Plano Proud!!! Plano won two state championships in three decades -- the 1960s, '70s and '80s -- but its last state title was in 1994. I guess the town did a little bit, but the players, we just got out there and played football. The old building is now the T. H. Williams High School, serving 9th and 10th grade. Each one of that Ive been a part of feels a little different. Get the latest Carrollton sports delivered to your inbox every week. The Review goes on to state that "no town in Texas, in proportion to its size, has more students in higher institutions of learning than Plano. Plano's 2007 enrollment for competitive purposes is officially listed as 5240. Plano was the Allen of its day, winning seven football state titles from 1965 to 1994. An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the e-mail address listed on your account. In 1964, the issue was raised again when the school board voted to let students of the Plano Colored School, by then renamed the Frederick Douglass School, decide if they wanted to integrate with Plano High School. Namesake. The number can be fractional because Jasper High School, one of Plano's feeder schools, is also a feeder school for Plano West Senior High School, and therefore the enrollment is split. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. We had a bunch of tough old boys that grew up on the farm and their parents told them how to work, he said. [21], The extracurricular activities offered at Plano Senior High School are many and varied due to the school's large size. Have the latest local news delivered every afternoon so you don't miss out on updates. [38] The Jazz Band at Plano, directed by Jeremy Kondrat, was chosen to attend the Essentially Ellington Competition in New York City in both 2005 and 2010. [14] The school opened for the 19751976 school year with only two buildings completed. [5] However, the affiliations, coupled with the high standards of Plano schools, led to a large number of graduating students going on to attend college. In the fall of 1976, Clem was moved down to Wilson Middle School and Tom Bennett was brought in as band director for two years ending in the 1978; Bennett led the band to perform in the 1977 State championship football game at Texas Stadium where Plano beat Port Neches Groves 1310. [27] In 2011, the school finished 1st in the same competition gone international (the IPPF) hosted by Bickel & Brewer and NYU. Low near 50F. 1987 5A State Championship vs. Plano on Vimeo Solutions Founded in 1891 as Plano Public School, serving both primary and secondary students, the school was, by the mid-1910s, sending a majority of its graduating students on to college. [5], In September 1952, Mendenhall Elementary School was created, allowing primary students to be separated from secondary students. Choose wisely! The five division 11-man system originated in 1951 with 4A being the top classification for large schools and Class B for the smallest schools. Clear skies. [35] In 2008, Plano Senior High School was once again one of two schools in the nation to be named a Grammy Signature School Gold.[36]. FW Arlington Hts 49 (2010), 101 Klein Oak 59, College Park 42 (2007), 101 Hewitt Midway 87, Meridian 14 (1954), 100 -- Albany 66, Collinsville 34 (2022), 100 -- Denton Guyer 59, Byron Nelson 41 (2022), 100 Chapel Hill 57, Huffman Hargrave (2014), 100 Dayton 56, Port Neches-Groves 44 (2014), 100 Southlake Carroll 58, Denton Guyer 42 (2014), 100 A&M Consolidated 55, Humble Kingwood 45 (2013), 100 South Oak Cliff 63, Frisco Centennial 37 (2013), 100 Waco 56, Austin Crockett 44 (1991), 87 by Mansfield Lake Ridge vs. Dallas Samuell, 2016, 82 by Cedar Park Vista Ridge vs. Austin Travis, 2012, 81 by Abilene Cooper vs. EP Eastwood, 1994, 80 by Mart vs. Saratoga West Hardin, 2018, 78 by Mont. Planos seven state championships have come in four different classifications, the only team in state history to do so. The day after winning state Coach Clark taught his Sunday school class. State championship: DeSoto vs. Vandegrift: Dec. 17 at 3 p.m. at AT&T Stadium 5A-D1 State championship: Aledo vs. College Station: Dec. 17 at 11 a.m. at AT&T Stadium 5A-D2 State. Plano currently offers vocational courses including those in agriculture, family and consumer science, journalism, fashion design, advertising design, drafting, automotive technology, automotive paint and body, clinical rotation, and criminal justice. Plano High School Football; Football Schedule; Plano Football Schedule. The team also won the 2005 national title at the Princeton University tournament. Get the latest Frisco sports delivered to your inbox every week. The band performed pre-game for the first Dallas Cowboys season and at a nationally televised Cowboys game at the Cotton Bowl in 1962. After losses in the 1952 and 1980 championships against Dimmitt and Houston Kashmere, respectively, Plano did not return to the tournament again until 2006. Invalid password or account does not exist. Plano ISD's Legendary Tom Kimbrough, who led the Plano Wildcats to a 171-28-7 record during his 16 years as head coach from 1976 to 1991, is featured among the "Top 10" most memorable Texas football coaches in Dave Campbell's 50th Anniversary Texas Football magazine currently on newsstands.. Coach Kimbrough is shown with Wildcat players at a 1988 playoff game each comment to let us know of abusive posts. It wasn't the championship game, because that would've been too perfect, too unbelievable. Threats of harming another Your purchase was successful, and you are now logged in. The stadium was named after Coach John Clark, the main coach of Plano High School from Jacksonville. accounts, the history behind an article. This is the name that will be displayed next to your photo for comments, blog posts, and more. The TCS Texas State Championships is a 'Stay to Play' event. While the majority of American high schools serve students from grades nine through twelve, Plano's high schools serve only ninth and tenth graders, while senior high schools serve eleventh and twelfth graders. [12] The building was used for the new Plano Public School, from which Plano Senior High School would develop. Get the latest Carrollton sports delivered to your inbox every week. Thus, 1891 is generally considered the school's foundation year. Forque brought close friend Doc Severinsen, band leader of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, to the high school every year to play with the band. [19], Plano was named a National Blue Ribbon School in the 198485 school year and again from 199496. Plano was ranked in the top 2,000 high schools in the United States in 2013. All we had to do was point them in the right direction.. 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