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By Matt Gomez  Nastia Liukin greeted several hundred fans with the same poise and confidence that helped her win 5 medals. She thanked everyone for coming out and admitted she "thought it was going to be a few girls from the gym and coaches".
When asked about the characters on the shirt she was wearing, Miss Liukin proudly stated " It says Beijing". She laughed off "will you marry me" comments from the crowd and was quick to say "no" when asked about a boyfriend (to the delight of many).
After the introductions and a few questions it was clear something was missing. Her father left for a few moments and returned with the "hardware". Miss Liukin pulled all 5 medals out of a small purple bag and glowed as she held them up for the crowd. She is not sure where she will  keep the medals but will "keep them in her purse" for now.
 When asked about the age of the Chinese performers Miss Liukin answered as a true champion by saying, "We don't know exactly what their ages are. They say they're the right age...and they're able to compete and that's fine. We can only control our performances and what we do out there on the floor."
Asked about future Olympics, "2012 isn't out of the question right now, but I'm taking it one day at a time," Liukin said.
Nastia and Carly Patterson
Parker Mayor Congratulates Nastia
Nastia rides home in limo and greeted by happy supporters
Liukin will leave soon for a gymnastics tour but not before the City of Parker hosts a parade in her honor on Saturday, August 30th at 9 a.m. The parade will begin at Victory Church on Parker Road followed by a reception at Southfork Ranch. Shuttle service to the parade will be avialable from Kimbrough Stadium.
Corinth Presbyterian Church will welcome visitors who might like to view the historic building on Saturday, August 30, following the Welcome Home parade for Nastia Liukin. The building, located at 5609 East Parker  Road, across Parker Road from the Parker Municipal Building and water tower, was built in 1923 and has unique period stained glass windows. The main window facing Parker Road is a portrait of Jesus as the Good Shepherd. An unusual aspect of the window is that Jesus has six toes on his right foot. Historic pictures of the church through the years are also on display. Congregation members will be available to welcome visitors following the parade which begins at 9:00 am. The Rev. Linda McCormick is pastor of Corinth Presbyterian Church, a congregation of the Presbyterian Church (USA).
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Johnny Jones breaks free for a 73 yard touchdown on the first play from scrimage for the Wylie Pirates in a 60-21 blowout of Mesquite Horn on Friday night at E.H. Hanby Stadium.
Quarterback during one of the six sacks produced by the Wyile defense in a 60-21 Wylie win at E.H. Hanby Stadium on Friday, Sept. 12, 2008. 
Murphy resident Nikita Whitlock breaks through the line during one of his many trips to the Horn backfield. The Wylie defense was dominating in posting six sacks, a fumble recovery, a blocked punt and two interceptions on the night. 
longest drive taking only 1:59.
Logan Lambert easily avoids an arm tackle of the Mesquite Horn Defense. 
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After an opening kikoff return for a touchdown by Arlington Seguin, Wylie's Nick Knott (pictured receiving kickoff) returned the ensuing kickoff 90 yards for a touchdown. This was the start of 52 consective points for Wylie.
Arlington Seguin early in the first quarter. After the turnover Wylie would settle for a field goal.
Colby Harper hauls in a 70 yard touchdown pass from Jerod Monk. Harper would finish with 4 catches for 122 yards and two touchdowns.
on a long pass reception. Lambert was unable to return to the game after the tackle.
Murphy resident Nikita Whitlock stops the Seguin runner for no gain late in the third quarter. Wylie held Seguin to 154 total yards in the game on the way to a 52-13 route Friday night at Pirate Stadium. 
Jarod Monk ran for a pair of touchdowns and threw for another in leading Wylie (1-0) to a 21-14 win over Hebron (0-1).
quarterback in the second quarter
Wylie wide receiver Justin Thompson (#4) unsuccessfully attemtpts to haul in a pass in the first quarter. The drive would stall at the 1 yard line after a failed fourth down attempt by Wylie.
Wylie wide receiver Colby Harper catches a pass during warm-ups at Hebron Stadium. Harper would go on to haul in a 23-yard pass for a touchdown in the third quarter. 
the second quarter.