But in the mid-1960s, it seemed even the region's favorite sport couldn't bridge the racial gap enforced in every North Texas town by the ugly realities of racial segregation and Jim Crow laws. [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]. 4:23 PM on Mar 24, 2020 CDT Updated at 8:05 PM on Mar 24, 2020 CDT. Blackboard Web Community Manager Privacy Policy (Updated). 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. [37] In 2007, The Plano Wind Ensemble was named a 5A National Wind Honor Band, ranking them fifth in the nation. Many Plano students received National Merit Scholarship accolades in the 2007 school year, including 46 finalists, 54 semi-finalists, and 62 commended students. Create a password that only you will remember. In 1965, the Plano High School Wildcats won their first ever state championship, just one year after integrating with the citys all-black Frederick Douglass School. Namesake. An unofficial band was first organized in 1935. People are very proud of the tradition we have built here at Plano, said Gerald Brence, Plano head coach and Plano ISD athletic director. The Wildcats won two Class 2A State Championships (1965 and. [19] These individual class statistics are indicative of previous years' performances. 2022 NYSPHSAA Football Championships Class AA 2022 NYSPHSAA Football Championships Class A 2022 . JaBron Solomon, CJ Miller help Woodbury High School boys basketball make history, Thundering Herd defeat Newark Tech 70-62 for Group 1 state title Get the latest Celina sports delivered to your inbox every week. [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. A weekly recap of all the sports news from around Star Local Media. Get the latest Lewisville sports delivered to your inbox every week. Members of the Plano West Senior High School swim team got together during their Thanksgiving holiday to help pack meals and donate food to the North Texas Food Bank. (Obtained from Frances Wells Collection, Texana Collection, Gladys Harrington Library, Plano Public Library System, Plano, Texas, USA). Planos first integrated football team looks back on 1965 state championship victory, Get an email notification whenever someone contributes to the discussion. Plano West senior Matt Comegys saved his best for last. An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the e-mail address listed on your account. 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. 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See complete story at Plano Star Courier. 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. Be Nice. 5 Coppell 1st loss, Still perfect: Wildcats improve to 21-0, roll to road win at Plano East, Second gear: Lady Panthers ramp up pressure, roll past Flower Mound in 2nd half, High School Spotlight video on Plano West Tennis, The University Interscholastic League (UIL), Blackboard Web Community Manager Privacy Policy (Updated), All online ticket purchases will be subject to a service charge, There will be no limit on the number of tickets that can be purchased per transaction, Tickets will be sold on a week-by-week basis, Tickets, if still available, can be purchased at the gate on a mobile device by using the QR code, Plano ISD Substitute badges will be accepted at the gate (substitute only-no spouses or children), Plano ISD RSVP Passes (Senior Citizens 65 and up), At Varsity Football, seating is for General Admission only. As they lined up on the sideline, two small boys, one black and one white, were tossing a football nearby. Plano sports one of the most storied programs in all of Texas high school football. Denton Braswells Cody Moore was approved as Planos coach March 3, but the next day he changed his mind and decided to stay at Braswell. We moved to Plano 1997 and we began to follow Wildcats football in the fall of 1999 as our oldest son, Grant, was in the Wildcat Band drumline, said Thad Fenton, Plano fan and photographer. What had the makings of a special postseason from the onset culminated in decisive fashion as West defeated Austin Lake Travis, 10-3, in the 6A state final to capture the sixth UIL championship in program history. 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 the construction of Plano High School in 1957, an accompanying stadium was built, and Rice Field was abandoned. Let us know what's going on! [7] The school also offers many vocational courses, as was Superintendent Hendrick's intent when it was built. Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password. : 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. And with the history of the Wildcats, its easy to see how they ascended to the No. Get the latest Coppell sports delivered to your inbox every week. I guess the town did a little bit, but the players, we just got out there and played football. Two years as an assistant under Tom Gray gave way to a 10-year run as head coach that produced two state championships and ushered in the Wildcats' dynasty on the gridiron. Away Non-District . The 19641965 football team, the first integrated team for the school, won the first state championship in school history, helping to ease racial tensions. All we had to do was point them in the right direction.. The Wolves survived another razor-thin battle with Prosper for district bragging rights. Neither my wife, Pat, nor I had this kind of experience growing up, but we recognized this was the big time.. December 18, 1965, the Plano Wildcats claimed their first State championship. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, I want to thank Plano ISD for the opportunity, Moore said in a statement from Plano ISD at the time. 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With more than 28 years of coaching experience under his belt, White comes to Plano after previously leading the football program at Brentwood Academy (Tenn.). 1987 5A State Championship vs. Plano on Vimeo Solutions We're always interested in hearing about news in our community. The boys won state titles in 1991, 1992 and 1998. 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. The 1925 football team completed an undefeated season, and the resulting fervor led to the increased funding of athletics in Plano. You have permission to edit this article. [5] Because of this separation, 1899 is cited by the district as the establishment date for Plano Senior High 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. By: Logan Newman, https://usatodayhss.com/lists/texas-high-school-football-most-state-championships-southlake-carroll-katy-aledo. In addition, the Plano Senior High School Varsity Men's Choir will be representing the state of Texas at ACDA under the direction of Derrick Brookins in 2017. Get the latest sports from The Colony delivered to your inbox every week. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. 2 spot. 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. The Plano Varsity football team has gone to nine Texas state championships, as detailed below, and won seven. Plano has also had seven seasons end with just one defeat (1961, 1974, 1975, 1982, 1983, 1984 and 2005). Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in. Choose wisely! On Tuesday, Plano ISD announced Cody White as the next head football coach and athletic coordinator at Plano Senior High School. person will not be tolerated. As the main coach of the Plano Wildcats, Clark helped the football team win two state championships and nine district championships. Texas HS Football State Champions: 1920-2022. 2 in Texas football history, Get an email notification whenever someone contributes to the discussion. Planos seven state championships have come in four different classifications, the only team in state history to do so. And I know every win was a hard fought victory.. [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. Thats all we had to worry about. Invalid password or account does not exist. 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. The campus now contains six buildings with the addition in 2002 of an indoor workout facility. . Plano won two state championships in three decades -- the 1960s, '70s and '80s -- but its last state title was in 1994. Have the latest local news delivered every afternoon so you don't miss out on updates. The Plano boys' and girls' cross country teams have both seen success, including sending Scott McPherson to the 2004 Locker Championship. Choose wisely! [11] In 1892, Plano graduated its first class of five people. After a scoreless match, the Cavaliers won their first state title 4-3 on penalty kicks. Plano has gone on to win seven State championships total. The Plano Senior High Full Orchestra (composed of the best winds and strings at the school) was named Texas' Honor Full Orchestra in 2007 under the direction of Jeff Turner. each comment to let us know of abusive posts. 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.. OVERALL 4-7 0.36 Win % DISTRICT 3-4 5th in District. [39] Plano's String Orchestra was selected as the TMEA honor orchestra in 1993, 1995 and 1998, under the direction of Kathleen DeBerry. PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK. That was at Southlake Carroll from 2004 to 2006, when the Dragons went 48-0 and won three consecutive state titles. 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.. The original school grounds would later become the Cox Administration Building. 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. [5], In September 1952, Mendenhall Elementary School was created, allowing primary students to be separated from secondary students. Plano's seven state championships have come in four different classifications, the only team in state history to do so. Someday we hope to reach the level of success Plano has.. 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. 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. The NYSPHSAA will hold its annual high school football state tournament to crown the association's five public-school champions. PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK. 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. Winds SE at 10 to 15 mph. Students at Plano Senior typically attended one of two feeder high schools: Clark or Vines. Due to high population growth rates in Plano, Plano East Senior High School opened to juniors in 1981 to alleviate overcrowding. Bristol Mountian/Harriett Hollister State Park Fri, Mar 3 - Sat, Mar 4 Use the 'Report' link on 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's seven championships were tied for most in the state along with Brownwood, Celina, and Southlake Carroll until Celina won its eighth in the 2007 season. In North Texas, high school football certainly has a way of bringing communities together. Photo courtesy of Plano ISD. Plano is a two-time Blue Ribbon Schooland a Texas Exemplary School. Get the latest Mesquite sports delivered to your inbox every week. GEORGETOWN Lake Travis didn't secure its state soccer championship until goalkeeper Adam Schantz put his fingerprints on the ball. Ford stepped down as the coach at Lovejoy in January after four seasons at the Class 5A school. 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. Thursday, 20th January 2011 - 11:15PM Most State Championships . 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. But minor quibbles aside, even the Wildcats most-frequent opponents are impressed by the achievement. [30], The boys' soccer team has played in seven state championship games and the girls' soccer team has played in six. 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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 . The 2007 Class 5A Division I State Championship game is still more than two months away, but a win in the Alamodome just may be enough to force a revision to the Wildcats already impressive ranking.