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Christopher Thibodeaux Jr. caught three TD passes as Lake Highlands defeated…
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Plano East High School Football
Panthers
6A
Plano, TX
District
7
Region
1
About Plano East
Plano East High School in Plano plays its home games at John Clark Stadium, a 14,224-seat facility it shares with other district schools. The Panthers were part of the 1994 playoff game against John Tyler that became known as one of the greatest high school football games in Texas history, a wild comeback attempt that fell just short. Notable alumni include MLB pitcher Jake Arrieta, who won the 2015 Cy Young Award and the 2016 World Series.
Plano East Football Schedule 2026 (3-2)
Next: vs Richardson, Friday, October 9 at 7:00 pm
| Date | Opponent | Where | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Aug 27 7:30 pm | at Mesquite Horn | Away | W 55-21 |
| Fri Sep 4 7:00 pm | vs Prosper Rock Hill | Home | W 48-15 |
| Fri Sep 11 7:00 pm | at South Grand Prairie | Away | L 13-14 |
| Fri Sep 18 7:00 pm | vs Lake Highlands District | Home | L 14-21 |
| Fri Sep 25 7:00 pm | at Plano West District | Away | W 24-6 |
| Fri Oct 9 7:00 pm | vs Richardson District | Home | — |
| Fri Oct 16 7:00 pm | vs Plano District | Home | — |
| Fri Oct 23 7:00 pm | at Richardson Berkner District | Away | — |
| Fri Oct 30 7:00 pm | vs Richardson Pearce District | Home | — |
| Thu Nov 5 7:00 pm | at Coppell District | Away | — |
School Profile
| Mascot | Panthers |
|---|---|
| Location | Plano, TX |
| Conference | 6A |
| Alignment | 6A |
| District | 7 |
| Region | 1 |
| School Colors | Black and Vegas Gold |
