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VIDEO: Byron Nelson dominates over Plano
Trophy Club Byron Nelson had an incredible night in front of a home crowd during their season opener on Thursday night as they took down Plano by a score of 41-13. Starting their season off on the right foot, the Bobcats made sure to leave. everything they had on the field. VYPE DFW was there to catch all the action!
It didn't take long for the Bobcats to get ahead of the game on Thursday night. Led by quarterback Jake Wilson, the team took a 24-0 lead before halftime. A 21-yard touchdown pass from Wilson to Landon Farco followed by a 56-yard score by Landon Ramson-Goelz with less than three minutes left in the first half gave Byron Nelson a comfortable cushion and a fire to finish the rest of the game strong.
In the first drive of the second half, Wilson found Ramson-Goelz to extend the lead 27-0, giving the Bobcats enough of a lead to make it nearly impossible for a comeback finish from Plano. Despite an 11-yard fumble return by the Wildcats' Daniel Bennett, Plano's efforts at bringing the game back within reach weren't successful.
Wilson threw for 312 yards on the night with three touchdowns while Aaron Darden led the team with 126 rushing yards while scoring two touchdowns of his own.
REGIONAL QUARTERFINAL PREVIEW: Plano vs. Allen boys soccer
With three rounds of playoffs in the books, state games are just around the corner. Before teams can get to that point, though, they still have a bit left to play! UIL Class 6A Region I soccer is slated to see some of the best teams in the state face off for their chances to continue chasing a title. With two great seasons behind them, Allen and Plano are set to face-off on Friday, April 1st. So, what can fans expect from this regional quarterfinals matchup?
Plano Wildcats (16-4-3, 8-3-3)
Finishing at the top of their district this season, the Wildcats have made sure to leave no stone unturned. Dropping only three games in district play, Plano has been led to success with smart offensive play. With 10 shut-outs to their name, the Wildcats entered playoffs strong- ready to prove everything that they are. The team has come out victorious over some of the strongest teams in the area including Garland, Rowlett, Hebron, Plano West, and more. In playoffs, Plano ended runs for Denton Guyer and Lake Highlands.
Allen Eagles (16-4-2, 9-1-2)
The Eagles finished in the first place spot in their district with a77% win percentage. The team posted big wins over the likes of North Mesquite, South Garland, Prosper, Denton Braswell, and more en route to playoffs. Led by Matios Nebiyou and Rocky Otzizul, the Eagles have outscored their opponents by a combined 26 goals. Their ability to take a strong lead has helped the Eagles defeat Coppell and Irving so far in playoffs.
What To Expect:
Allen is on a mission to get back to where they were last season. Because of that- they are willing to pull out all the stops during the regional quarterfinals. Fans can expect to see the Eagles play with sharp-witted defense against Plano's offense. Plano is ready to prove that they have what it takes to take down a team with the reputation that Allen has. Last season, Plano fell in the first round of playoffs. This season, they've taken each game by storm.
Fans can expect to see a hard-fought match. Although Allen is consistent and typically prepared to succeed, the Eagles might underestimate the power of Plano. Plano has proven to be just as consistent as Allen all season and may just have some tricks up their sleeves still! The match is set to begin at 7 p.m. at Children's Health Stadium in Prosper.