Football ‘tackles’ Panthers, heads to district play against Rock Hill

Prosper defeats Plano East 46-17
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Victoria Byers and Makhai McKinney • October 4, 2024
Taking a breath during the Alma Mater, junior Logan Thompson shuts his eyes and sings along to the music as the band plays. The game ended with a score of 42-16 and breaking Plano East's undefeated streak. The next game will be home against the Rock Hill Bluehawks at a game called "Battle Against the Birds," along with a Reynolds night, where eight-grade students in band from Reynolds can come to the game for free and interact with Prosper students in band and color guard.
Taking a breath during the Alma Mater, junior Logan Thompson shuts his eyes and sings along to the music as the band plays. The game ended with a score of 42-16 and breaking Plano East’s undefeated streak. The next game will be home against the Rock Hill Bluehawks at a game called “Battle Against the Birds,” along with a Reynolds night, where eight-grade students in band from Reynolds can come to the game for free and interact with Prosper students in band and color guard.
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After a rushing touchdown, seniors Leo Anguiano and Jacob Martinez celebrate the score in the last quarter. At the last game against McKinney Boyd, Leo Anguiano was chosen for the offensive MVP for Prosper.

Click the photo above to start a slideshow with information from the varsity football game, Sept. 27 against Plano East High School.

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

What: Varsity football game against Plano East High School

When: Friday, Sept. 27 at 7 p.m.

Where: Kimbrough Stadium

What’s Next? The Eagles will play Rock Hill High School on Oct. 4 at 7 p.m. at Children’s Health Stadium

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