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Collin County Countdown
Collin County, Texas
These guys have plenty of reasons to smile. Daryn Alves, Ryan Mossakowski and Rex Burkhead are just a few of the great players who will be making history and headlines in Collin County this season.
Alves, one of the state’s most prolific rushers, is tasked with leading McKinney Boyd from Class 4A to one of the toughest districts in Class 5A. Mossakowski’s cannon of an arm is shooting him... More 
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TAPPS Preview
Collin County, Texas
Division I
District 1
John Paul II Cardinals
Coach: David Gaffney
2007 Record: 0-10
Returning Lettermen: 22
Returning Starters: 7 Off./7 Def.
Players to watch: QB Gage Anderie, DB/RB Michael Apt, WR/QB John Templeton, DB/RB Dante Flick, LB/RB Carl Meziere, LB/RB Daniel Parfitt, DB/WR Andrew Curlaugh, WR Josh Tates, DB/WR Hanford Dunn, DB/WR Garrett Cook, DL/OL Joe Scott, OL/DL Kevin Loenard, OL/DL Ryan Mastellar, OL/DL Will Baker, DL/OL Kyle... More
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Finish It, Part II?
Collin County, Texas
Celina won’t be the only defending state champion from Collin County playing in Class 3A this season. Farmersville won the Class 2A state title before moving up a classification in 2008. The Farmers may have a tough time repeating their championship ways this season, but don’t be surprised if Celina adds another title to its record eight state championships.
In Class 2A, the Melissa Cardinals aren’t shedding any tears now... More
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Clash of the Titans
Collin County, Texas
District 9-4A may look a little different in 2008, but it again will showcase one of the area’s best collections of quarterbacks.
Realignment has brought all four Frisco high schools together, with Wakeland making the move up to Class 4A and Liberty kicking off its first varsity season. McKinney Boyd has moved up to Class 5A, leaving McKinney High and McKinney North only one crosstown rival to deal with. More... More
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Wildcard Wildcats
Collin County, Texas
Two new teams join the newly numbered district, but two old heavyweights figure to punch it out for the District 8-5A title.
McKinney Boyd makes the move up from Class 4A and Jesuit transfers over to what was formerly known as District 9-5A and they will find the rejuvenated and state-ranked Plano Wildcats and the explosive Allen Eagles who are hungry to put last season’s first-round playoff upset loss behind... More
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20/20 Vision
Collin County, Texas
As we count down the days until the kickoff of the 2008 high school football season, it’s fitting that VYPE High School Sports comes up with its own unique countdown of the top 20 teams capable of making a run at a state title.
Here’s a look at the area public and private school teams ranked in order of the best chance to win a state championship:
No. 20
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Join the Club
Collin County, Texas
Collin County high school sports fans are familiar with the big three of football, basketball and baseball. But one of the quickest-growing areas of high school competition is played at the club level. Sports such as bowling, ice hockey, lacrosse and rugby continue to grow in popularity and participation even though they are not sanctioned by the University Interscholastic League. Collin County club teams are not only gaining public awareness,... More
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Shay It Ain’t So
Collin County, Texas
Frisco’s Shay Cooney-Williams has been named District 9-4A’s Most Valuable Player for two straight seasons, despite not leading the district – much less her own team – in scoring, assists or on-court celebrations. To fell the full effects of Cooney-Williams’ affect on a Runnin’ Raccoons game, you must watch her handle the ball in the team’s offense or dog opponents in a full-court press. At 5-7, one of the smallest... More
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New Boys of Summer?
Collin County, Texas
Mark Ball is a big believer in 7-on-7, the beefed up version of touch football that is becoming a passage of summer for many high-schoolers.
Ball, the Wylie football coach from 1997 to 2005 and now the athletic director of the Wylie ISD, is such a proponent that he’s on the board of directors of the Texas 7-on-7 State Tournament. Wylie holds a 7-on-7 SQT (state qualifying tournament) each... More
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Sure As Shelton
Collin County, Texas
The best players prevail under pressure and put pressure on their opponents. Kathy Shelton ability to do withstand and wield pressure are just a few reasons why she’s the Most Valuable Player of VYPE’s All-Collin County Softball Team.
The McKinney North junior consistently proved herself to be among the state’s best players at the plate, with the glove and on the base paths. While being named Most Valuable Player... More
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Taking 21 for the Team
Collin County, Texas
Kale Kiser was not selected Most Valuable Player of the All-Collin County Baseball Team because he was hit by more than 20 pitches during the 2008 season –but it didn’t hurt.
Kiser’s more conventional offensive numbers were as eye-popping as the Plano West’s state championship. The senior, who is headed to Nebraska to play Big 12 baseball, served as the catalyst in a Wolves lineup rich in talented hitters.... More
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Monster Mash
Collin County, Texas
A few days before the UIL state baseball tournament, during a radio show at Country Burger, Plano West leadoff hitter Kale Kiser was asked how many welts he had on his body from the 21 pitches he had been hit by on the season. He said most of them were gone, which if any thing spoke to the fact that the Wolves were still playing baseball in June.
“Every... More
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Panther Power
Collin County, Texas
When Karen Kalhoefer was looking for new place to coach nine years ago, she knew she wanted to find a successful program to be a part of. She jumped at the chance to help continue Plano East`s rich tradition of winning with class and pride. The Lady Panthers performed up to those expectations in the 2008 season.
Kalhoefer believes she was placed at PESH for a reason: to create... More
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Check Out The New Girl
Collin County, Texas
Kelley Monogue’s breakthrough freshman season has earned her Most Valuable Player honors for the 2008 All-Collin County Soccer Team. Monogue gained notice when she scored 20 goals in her first regular season, then turned more heads by scoring nine goals in McKinney Boyd’s playoff run. She was name MVP of the title game in which she scored a goal, added an assist and consistently pounded shots at the Wichita Falls... More
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London Calling
Collin County, Texas
The McKinney Lions were downright offensive in 2008. Coach Alan Pocock’s team literally led the area in scoring, averaging an eye-popping 5.95 goals per game. While the Lions were loaded with offensive talent such as Zach Funk (22 goals, 20 assists) and Shane Curtis (12 goals, 19assists), it was London Woodberry who made opposing defense shudder most.
The 2008 All-Collin County Soccer Team’s Most Valuable Player set a school... More
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A collection of this month's best action photos.
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Where There's A Will...
by: Steve Hunt
Frisco Wakeland football has truly been a family affair since 2006. Marty Secord signed on to coach the Wolverines after...
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