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Football kickstarts season, faces off in scrimmage against Mesquite

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Isabel Multer, Riley McConnell, and Sofia Ayala • August 21, 2023 • 178 Views
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Arm whipped back, senior Nate TenBarge warms up before the game. TenBarge is the starting quarterback for the varsity team this season. Jersey numbers were all swapped for the day's events, not correlating with their in-season jerseys.

Click the photo above to start a slideshow with information about the varsity football practice scrimmage Friday, Aug. 18 against Mesquite High School.

Who: Prosper Eagle Varsity Football team – Led by head coach Tyler Moore

What: Scrimmage football game against Mesquite High School

When: Friday, Aug. 18 at 7:30 p.m.

Where: Children’s Health Stadium at Prosper ISD

What’s next: The Eagles will play Euless Trinity High School, Friday, Aug. 25. The game will take place at Children’s Health Stadium at 7:00 p.m.

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Hands clapping, senior Branson Reeves gets the crowd loud. Prosper is currently ranked 21st in the state. "My goal for the rest of the season is to get at least one more touchdown," Reeves said. "I also want us to get through the playoffs at least through the third round."
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Side by side holding their sousaphones, senior Nathaniel Ray and sophomore Cameron Lovejoy endorse the time they have with each other. Ray wears his sash showing his desire for band throughout his high school years. The senior band members were recognized at the beginning of the game.
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Head bowed, junior Justin Alfano leads the team in prayer after the game. Alfano plays as the second string quarterback. "I thought it was great I was able to be a part of my team and lead the team in prayer because I like to share my faith in every way I can and spread His name, word, and gospel," Alfano said. "Being able to do that with my team made me really happy."
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Isabel Multer
Isabel Multer, Sports Editor
Coming from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Isabel Multer is a senior at Prosper High School entering her third year on Eagle Nation Online. Isabel is also the Producer for Prosper High School's broadcast program, Eagle Nation News and outside of school she loves spending time with friends and family. Isabel hopes to share her love for storytelling and sports through ENO. 2024 Best in Texas News & Broadcast Honorable Mention Anchor Reel Excellent Sports Feature Story Excellent Feature Story Video Package Honorable Mention Feature Story Video Honorable Mention Feature Story Video 2023 Best in Texas News & Broadcast Honorable Mention Sports Feature Story Honorable Mention Sports Column
Riley McConnell
Riley McConnell, Chief Operating Officer
Riley McConnell is a senior at Prosper High School and is the Chief Operating Officer for Eagle Nation Online. This is her third year on staff and is involved in the Football Operations Department, an organization she is a founding member of. She is also the head photographer for the school's baseball team, alongside pursuing her personal photography career.
Sofia Ayala
Sofia Ayala, Eagle Nation Online Editor-in-Chief
Senior Sofia Ayala leads Eagle Nation Online as editor-in-chief. This is her fourth year working for Eagle Nation Online. She served as Assistant Editor for Eagle Nation Times, and served as the Feature editor in the past. Sofia is part of the varsity PHS Talonettes drill team where she enjoys dancing with her team. Outside of school, she loves going out on runs, reading, and listening to music.
Honors & Awards:  6 Best of SNO publications TAJE 2024 Best in Texas News Awards: Excellent: Sports Feature story Honorable Mention: Story Portfolio Honorable Mention: Multimedia Package TAJE 2023 Best in Texas News Awards: 3rd: News Feature 2021 TAJE Fall Fiesta:  First-year Photo - Honorable Mention Quill and Scroll Honor Society Member
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