Prosper football advances to playoffs after senior night win

Eagles take lead in last quarter, 62-28
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Polly Greaves, Michelle Ayala, Landon Byrom, and Victoria Byers • November 11, 2025
As he dodges a player, senior Lathon Latolais approaches the Prosper 10 yard line. Latolais is the wide receiver for the varsity football team. The game took place in the Children's Health Stadium.
As he dodges a player, senior Lathon Latolais approaches the Prosper 10 yard line. Latolais is the wide receiver for the varsity football team. The game took place in the Children’s Health Stadium.
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Michelle Ayala
Placing their hands over their hearts during "The Star-Spangled Banner," senior Talonettes, Kallie Sharpe, Kara Linthicum, Abigail McGregor, Berkeley Mezo, Hayden Cox, Michelle Torres and Tatum Berliner show respect before the game. These senior Talonettes have been on the drill team for four years. This game was also senior night where they performed.

Click the photo above to view a slideshow with information about Prosper’s varsity football game against Plano West High School.

Who: Eagles Varsity and Plano West HS football teams

What: Varsity football senior night and game

When: Thursday, Nov. 6 at 7 p.m.

Where: Children’s Health Stadium

What’s next: Prosper moves on to the first round of playoffs against Hebron on Thursday, Nov. 13th at 7 p.m.

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Polly Greaves
Polly Greaves, News Editor
For her second year on the Eagle Nation Online staff, sophmore Polly Greaves directs the news section as news editor. When she’s not in the goal for varsity or junior varsity water polo, she spends her time writing a new novel, playing the piano, and capturing moments on her camera. Polly looks forward to recording more episodes of her podcast, The Story Guide, and improving her photography skills throughout this year.
Michelle Ayala
Michelle Ayala, Sports Editor
Michelle Ayala leads the sports section as the sports editor. This is her second year working for Eagle Nation online. As a sophomore at Prosper High School and originally from Frisco, Texas, she enjoys playing golf and pickleball, working out, listening to music, and spending time with friends and family. She has earned the best of SNO for her feature article, “Senior overcomes injury, dives in to help water polo team,” and looks forward to improving her photography and writing skills while covering the athletes and games.
Landon Byrom
Landon Byrom, Reporter
Landon is a senior and first year reporter on the ENO staff. In his free time he likes to watch baseball, go out with friends and, go to church. Landon is also apart of the schools broadcast team Eagle Nation News, and he is excited to collaborate between the two programs. Awards: ILPC Best in state- Live coverage TAJE Superior- Feature package TAJE HM- News Package TAJE HM- Sports package
Victoria Byers
Victoria Byers, Social Media Director
Senior Victoria Byers leads social media posts for Instagram, X (formally known as ‘Twitter’) and Facebook.  This is her second year as a staff member, and she normally reports football games as a Mighty Eagle Band member. As she continues to find more and more creative tasks, clubs and electives, she gets to finalize and lead in band, two clubs, along with joining three new organizations.
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