PANTHERS VS JAGUARS
By Eric Green

Plano East returns to action after a disappointing finish to last year.  Looking to rebound from their first non playoff year in 11 seasons. They open the season facing the Flower Mound Jaguars.

The Jaguars took off in the first half, scoring on 4 of their eight drives.  East only score of the first half was on their second drive. Toben Opurum scored on a 78 yard run on the second play. Then added two points on a faked point after attempt, where Opurum ran it in.  The half finished 24-8 with Flower Mound leading.

In the second half the Jaguars continued to hold the Panther offense Not allowing them to score and only allowing two first downs.  The Jaguars scored another 16 points and used most of the clock to finish off East. The final score was 40- 8 Flower Mound.

After the game East head coach Johnny Ringo said “ the Early touchdown was a good start but the turnover on the next drive hurt us” He felt like dropped ball and maybe some first game jitters hurt them. For next week he believes being more consistent offensively will not put the defense in holes.  East takes on Abilene High School on Friday September 5th at Murphy’s Kimbrough Stadium. The game time is 7:30.

                         1st 2nd 3rd 4th Final
Plano East           8    0    0    0    8
Flower Mound  14   10   7    9   40

Photos by Andre Guerin

Plano East RB breaks free for a 78 yard touchdown run - the only highlight for the East offense on the night.

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Plano East LB Brandon Green tackles Flower Mound's Brad Kapten.

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Plano East WR Denzelle White leaps for a pass, but comes up short, and the pass falls incomplete.

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