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. Threats of harming another Thu, 8/25. On March 11, 2006, the boys' basketball team won the school's first state basketball championship in overtime against Humble Kingwood High School at the Frank Erwin Center in Austin. If you forget it, you'll be able to recover it using your email address. Print. [34] [33] or anything. Be Nice. 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. [5], In 1922, the Texas Department of Education informed the district that the Spanish School was "inadequate for high school work." Get the latest Celina sports delivered to your inbox every week. [11] In 1892, Plano graduated its first class of five people. Clear skies. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism The Plano swim team has been very successful. The Wildcats werent the only Metroplex team to make the Texas Monthly list though as other local teams on the list included Celina in 8th place, Southlake Carroll in 11th and Garland in 13th. 4 -- WEST ORANGE-STARK, 22 -- AUSTIN WESTLAKE (6A record), 2019-22, This item will not be listed any longer since 640 schools make the playoffs each year---even some who do not win a game., 124 by Waco vs. Houston Jeff Davis, 1927 (1A), 124 by Waco vs. Houston Jeff Davis (124-0), 1927 (1A), 124 by Waco vs. Houston Jeff Davis, 1927 (1A), 87 by Mansfield Lake Ridge vs. DallasSamuell, 5A-I, 2016, 76 by Sealy vs. Newton (82-6), 1995 (3A) and 76 by Tenaha vs. Meridian (76-0), 2016 (2A), 82 by Newton vs Grandview, 2012 (2A); 82 by Groveton vs. Cooper, 1989 (2A), 78 by Waco vs. Palestine (78-0), 1922 (1A), 80 by Austin Westlake vs. SA Clark, 1994 (5A), 74 by Waco vs. Granger (74-0), 1923 (1A), 76 by Temple vs. Leander Vandegrift, 2014(5A), 64 by Waxahachie vs. Lubbock Estacado (70-6), 1992 (4A), 59 by Highland Park vs. Marshall (59-0), 4A, 2005, 0 by Abilene, 1923 (1A); Denver City, 1960 (2A); Edna, 1965 (2A) ; Pittsburg, 1980 (3A); and, Daingerfield, 1983 (3A), 88 by Brownwood vs. Iowa Park (3A), 2010 and 88 by Euless Trinity vs. (Obtained from Frances Wells Collection, Texana Collection, Gladys Harrington Library, Plano Public Library System, Plano, Texas, USA). Flower Mound (5A), 2009, 82by Tenaha vs. Sabine Pass (82-0), 2A-II, 2016 and 82 by C.P. Plano sports one of the most storied programs in all of Texas high school football. When you put a helmet and jersey on, everybody looks the same., While many communities resisted integration with protest and violence, most remember Plano's transition going relatively smoothly. Thats all we had to worry about. NOMINATE & VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE IN LITTLE ELM! We had a bunch of tough old boys that grew up on the farm and their parents told them how to work, he said. Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password. 2022 NYSPHSAA Football Championships Class AA 2022 NYSPHSAA Football Championships Class A 2022 NYSPHSAA Football Championships Class B 2022 NYSPHSAA Football. Ever since Ive been coaching and far before that, [Plano] has been one of the top teams in the state; and we have tried to keep our program up there throughout.. The current campus dates from 1975. The Wildcats won two Class 2A State Championships (1965 and. Kennedy Brooks Mansfield 2015 (13) 3,515 Robert Strait Cuero 1987 (16) Single-Game Rushing Yards Yards Name Game Year 599 Matt Gadek McKinney vs. Plano East 2017 587 Daryl Ellis Somerville vs. Thrall 1998 580 Daimarqua Foster Wichita Falls Hirschi vs. Decatur 2017 560 Tyrone Swoopes Whitewright vs. Tom Bean 2011 547 Deion Williams [5] The band has performed in Carnegie Hall and at The Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic. La Azteca store in Little Elm suffers storm damage; residents react to severe weather outbreak, Plano Business Briefs: New restaurants coming to Shops at Legacy, Shots heard near Plano Short Term Rental; residents to speak at tonight's city council meeting, See how Plano ISD is working to retain its teachers, WATCH: Jacob deGrom Throws Another Bullpen, Kyrie Irving, Kevin Durant Gear Up For First Matchup Since Nets Trades, Jack Leiter, Kumar Rocker Sent to Minors Camp. Browse through the photos above to see a list of the greatest players to ever play in a Texas high school football state championship game. With 15 appearances in state championship games, the Indians have captured 7 championships in various sports. The campus now contains six buildings with the addition in 2002 of an indoor workout facility. 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. Get the latest sports from The Colony delivered to your inbox every week. A weekly recap of all the sports news from around Star Local Media. To view our latest e-Edition click the image on the left. Get the latest Plano sports delivered to your inbox every week. An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. [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. . Plano is a two-time Blue Ribbon Schooland a Texas Exemplary School. https://t.co/S4A81C8i3x pic.twitter.com/r983A70XfM. Have the latest local news and sports delivered to your inbox so you are always up to date. 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A team that has won seven state championships is turning to a coach with state championship experience as it looks for its first playoff win since 2009. Notifications from this discussion will be disabled. After touring several successful systems across the country, including those in Flint, Michigan; Cherry Creek, Colorado; Evanston, Illinois; and Hillsboro, Oregon, Hendrick found none of their systems suitable for Plano's needs. [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. In the 19th century, various private institutions existed within Plano for the education of children. Copyright 2002-2023 Blackboard, Inc. All rights reserved. Ninth and tenth graders who are good enough to compete at the varsity level of a sport may be bused to the senior high school to compete in varsity sports, therefore becoming part of the senior high's talent pool. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 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. Plano High School Football; Football Schedule; Plano Football Schedule. 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. He also coached quarterbacks at the latter two. For more high school stories, stats and videos, visit http://usatodayhss.com. At Friday night's Plano Senior High vs. McKinney Boyd homecoming game, members of the '65 championship team reunited to commemorate the 50-year anniversary of their groundbreaking victory. Clark Field, with a capacity of 14,224, is the facility used for most varsity football games today. Use the 'Report' link on A mere four points separated the two programs in last year's district meet and the margin was practically identical on Saturday. Thursday, 20th January 2011 - 11:15PM Most State Championships . Each one of that Ive been a part of feels a little different. 2 spot. that is degrading to another person. Comfort (60-7), 2009, 48 by Daingerfield vs. Bushland (62-14), 2009, 0 by Vega, 1973; Wills Point, 1965 and White Oak, 1957, Originally Class B (1951-79), then 1A (1980-2013) and now 2A (2014-22), 3 by Big Sandy, 1973-75, by Bremond, 2014-16 and by Mart, 2017-19, 82 by Tenaha vs. Sabine Pass (82-0), 2016, 68 by Canadian vs. Quinlan Boles Home, 2008. We won our first State Championship in 1965 with coach (Tom) Gray, and then with (John) Clark and with (Tom) Kimbrough a strong tradition of winning was built. There are lots of great programs in this state, so any recognition for being at a high level is great for a program.. OVERALL 4-7 0.36 Win % DISTRICT 3-4 5th in District. We can be George Wallace and stand in the doorway and grandstand and fight it, but I think the coaches here just accepted it and made the best of it, and it really paid off.. Plano trails only Wichita Falls, which has first with 215 points. We'd love to hear eyewitness All ticket sales will be online through Hometown Tickets athttps://www.pisd.edu/Page/23044, Ticket sales to the General Public will begin on Sunday at 8:00 a.m. for all games for the current week, Middle School Events:Adults$4.00Students$2.00, Middle School All-Sport Passes:10 Events:Adults$40.00Students$20.0020 Events:Adults$80.00Students$40.00, 9th-12th Grade Events (except for Varsity Football):Adults$5.00Students$3.00, 9th-12thGrade All-Sports Passes:10 Events:Adults$50.00Students$30.0020 Events:Adults$100.00Students$60.00, Pre-Game:Reserved $8.00 / Adult General Admission $6.00 / Student General Admission $4.00Prices at the Gate:Reserved$10.00/All General Admission$8.00. By 1925, athletics programs had been re-established, and a mascot had been chosen: the Wildcat. accounts, the history behind an article. Be Proactive. 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. Under the direction of Brian Coatney, they were named Texas's Honor Full Orchestra for 2009, 2012, and 2015. Planos first integrated football team looks back on 1965 state championship victory, Get an email notification whenever someone contributes to the discussion. [19], Plano was named a National Blue Ribbon School in the 198485 school year and again from 199496. The Wildcats received 170 total points, with 10 points given out for state championships, five points for being a state runner-up and three points awarded for each district title. 2020 6A Division I - Austin Westlake 52, Southlake Carroll 34 6A Division II - Katy 51, Cedar Hill 14 5A Division I - Denton Ryan 59, Cedar Park 14 5A Division II - Aledo 56, Crosby 21 4A Division I - Argyle 49, Lindale 21 4A Division II - Carthage 70, Gilmer 14 3A Division I - Tuscola Jim Ned 29, Hallettsville 28 (OT) PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK. 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. Threats of harming another [14][15], Following the 1954 U.S. Supreme Court decision Brown v. Board of Education, the Plano school board considered the issue of integrating Plano High School with Plano Colored High School. 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. 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. 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. [40] In 1995, the Orchestra played at Carnegie Hall.[41]. Just the sheer competitiveness of the kids showed up this year, especially these last couple of weeks. FULL STORY AT PLANO STAR COURIER. We won't share it with anyone else. The band performed pre-game for the first Dallas Cowboys season and at a nationally televised Cowboys game at the Cotton Bowl in 1962. Welcome to the family Coach Ford! [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 1977, Plano completed construction on John Clark Field at a cost of $2.75 million ($8.92 million 2005 dollars). The Plano Varsity football team has gone to nine Texas state championships, as detailed below, and won seven. And in the end, doing things the right way is just as important as the win itself. CARROLLTON Tuesday was a night of celebration for the Plano West tennis team. Plano's seven state championships have come in four different classifications, the only team in state history to do so. Plano has been at a high level for a long time, and they deserve this ranking, said Mike Hughes, Plano West head coach. Recap. Flower Mound, 2009, 78 by Southlake Carroll vs Lewisville (84-6), 2019, 78 by Southlake Carroll vs. Lewisville (84-6), 2019, 81 by Abilene Cooper vs. EP Eastwood, 1994, 68 by Arlington Martin vs. Lewisville (68-0), 2020, 63 by Austin Westlake vs. Austin Vandegrift (70-7), 2021, 60 by Austin Westlake vs. Katy Taylor (63-3), 2019, 54 by Midland Lee vs. SA MacArthur (54-0), Division II, 1998, 0 by Odessa Permian, 1994; Arlington Lamar, 1988; Aldine MacArthur, 1986; Abilene Cooper, 1969 and Galena Park, 1964, Originally 3A (1951-79), then 4A (1980-2013) and now 5A (2014-22), 87 byMansfield Lake Ridgevs. Dallas Samuell, 2016, 82 by Cedar Park Vista Ridge vs. Austin Travis (82-0), 2012, 83 by Dallas Woodrow Wilson vs. Dallas Kimball, 2016, 87 byMansfield Lake Ridge vs. DallasSamuell 2016, 69 by Mansfield Summit vs. Dallas Spruce (69-0), 2017, 69 by Mansfield Legacy vs. Dallas Spruce (69-0), 2016, 80 by Lubbock Coronado vs. Colleyville Heritage, 2017, 60 by Sweetwater vs. Fort Worth Brewer (60-0), 1984, 74 by Converse Wagner vs. C.C. The band quickly became widely acclaimed under his direction. The Plano Varsity football team has gone to nine Texas state championships, as detailed below, and won seven. Cody White has been named the next football coach at Plano. Ford was the offensive coordinator for one of the greatest dynasties in state history. The school is part of the Plano Independent School District, with admission based primarily on the locations of students' homes. Nominate your favorite Plano ISD teacher! Its the second time this month that Plano has announced a new football head coach. By 1939, a "modern" stadium had been built at this site. Players from Plano High Schools 1965 junior varsity football team, and family members of players who have passed on, reunite at Friday nights homecoming game against McKinney Boyd High School. Photo courtesy of Plano ISD. The pasture was renamed Guy M. Rice Field, after the team's first football coach. Your purchase was successful, and you are now logged in. The 1991 and 1992 Men's teams finished 4th and 3rd in the state respectively. Games are scheduled to begin Friday, Nov. 18 and run through Sunday . The 1925 football team completed an undefeated season, and the resulting fervor led to the increased funding of athletics in Plano. Go Cats! Photo courtesy of Plano ISD Alumni Association, Conner Hammett, chammett@starlocalmedia.com. There was an error processing your request. Error! Be Nice. Don't knowingly lie about anyone This number exceeds the on-site enrollment of Plano Senior High because the official enrollment of each senior high school also includes the enrollment of each of its feeder schools. After losses in the 1952 and 1980 championships against Dimmitt and Houston Kashmere, respectively, Plano did not return to the tournament again until 2006. [11] At the time, Texas required that students complete 16 credits, or full semester courses, to graduate. The stadium was named after Coach John Clark, the main coach of Plano High School from Jacksonville. Have the latest local pro sports news delivered every morning so you don't miss out on updates. Kennedy Brooks Mansfield 2015 (13) 3,515 Robert Strait Cuero 1987 (16) Single-Game Rushing Yards Yards Name Game Year 599 Matt Gadek McKinney vs. Plano East 2017 587 Daryl Ellis Somerville vs. Thrall 1998 580 Daimarqua Foster Wichita Falls Hirschi vs. Decatur 2017 560 Tyrone Swoopes Whitewright vs. Tom Bean 2011 547 Deion Williams [28], The Plano boys' basketball team, which has existed as long as the football team, has taken only three trips to the state championships. Instead, he gave credit to the players themselves. Following its construction, the district built various new facilities to support its students, including a new band hall, gymnasium, and auditorium. Catch up on the day's news you need to know. 61 (4 OT--2003), 123 Allen 69, Arlington Martin 54 (2014), 123 Hewitt Midway 76, Tyler Lee 47 (2014), 123 Port Lavaca 76, Uvalde 47 (2006), 122 Kirbyville 74, Whitney 48 (2014), 122 Austin Westlake 80, SA Clark 42 (1994), 121 -- Roscoe 79, Crosbyton 42 (2016), 121 -- Forney 77, Dallas Bryan Adams 44 (2015), 120 RR Stony Point 72, DeSoto 48 (2010), 120 SA Reagan 72, Laredo United 48 (2006), 119 -- Georgetown 63, Dripping Springs 56 (2021), 119 -- Wylie East 71, The Colony 48 (2015), 119 Garland Sachse 63, Mesquite 56 (OT--2013), 119 Mansfield 70, McKinney North 49 (2013), 119 Wylie East 63, Whitehouse 56 (2012), 119 Corrigan-Camden 70, West Rusk 49 (2011), 119 Kerrville 63, Pflugerville Hendricksen 56 (2009), 119 Rusk 63, Madisonville 56 (OT--2006), 119 Houston Madison 61, GP North Shore 58 (2001), 118 -- San Saba 62, Celeste 56 (OT--2018), 118 Sulphur Springs 69, Dayton 49 (2008 -- 5A-II championship), 117 -- Freeport Brazosport 70, Houston Wheatley 47 (2021), 117 -- Lubbock Coronado 82, El Paso Bel Air 35 (2020), 117 -- Mission Veterans 62, C.C.