Allen vs. Plano East football

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Allen's Kyree Owens (7) goes down hard as Plano East's Darius Hood (44) finishes the tackle and Allen's Cedric Ogbuehi (71) pushes Plano East's Kyle Koenig (39) off the play during a high school football game at Eagle Stadium in Allen on Friday, Oct. 30, 2009.


Plano East's Brandon Lewis (27) holds onto a pass while he gets facemasked by Allen's Matt McLaughlin (36) and hit by Kenon Turner (2) during a football game at Eagle Stadium.


Allen quarterback Matt Brown (10) avoids Plano East's Sam Trotter (20) during a football game in Allen.




Plano East quarterback Ryan Foster (6) scores a touchdown while Allen's Melvin Spears (32) tries to strip the ball during a football game at Eagle Stadium in Allen.

Allen won 51-28.

Hillcrest vs. Woodrow Wilson football

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Woodrow Wilson's Carl Harris (9) drags Hillcrest's Kenneth Holden (5) for yards during a high school football game at Franklin Stadium in Dallas on Friday, Oct. 23, 2009.


Woodrow Wilson's Chad Polk (54) wraps up Hillcrest's Gary Grace (4) during a high school football game at Franklin Stadium.




Woodrow Wilson's Carl Harris (9) bobbles a handoff while Jose Moreno (64) makes a hole through Hillcrest defenders during a high school football game at Franklin Stadium in Dallas.

Woodrow Wilson won 26-15 and remained undefeated.

Holy Cross Ground Blessing

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Alysia L. Johnson, 13, and other dancers in the Holy Cross Dance Ministry perform "Dance Like David" during the ground blessing program for the new church sanctuary at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Dallas on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009.


Parishioners listen as the Spirit! Children's Choir performs "Call Him Up" during the ground blessing program for the new church sanctuary at Holy Cross Catholic Church.


Sherbie Mathews leads "We've Come This Far By Faith" during the ground blessing program for the new church sanctuary at Holy Cross Catholic Church.



Mariachi Jaliscience performs "Alabare'" during the ground blessing program for the new church sanctuary at Holy Cross Catholic Church.


Bishop Kevin J. Farrell blesses the cornerstones and parishioners during the ground blessing for the new church sanctuary at Holy Cross Catholic Church. The new sanctuary will be built on the cleared land.


Fr. Timothy A. Gollob (left) invites parishioners and guests to refreshments after the ground blessing for the new church sanctuary at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Dallas.

FC Dallas vs. Colorado soccer

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FC Dallas' Dax McCarty (13) leaps above Colorado's Pablo Mastroeni (25) to get a header from a corner kick during the final regular-season Major League Soccer game at Pizza Hut Park in Frisco on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009.


FC Dallas' David Ferreira (10) jumps to kick the ball past Colorado's Drew Moor (3) during the final regular-season Major League Soccer game at Pizza Hut Park in Frisco. Dallas won the game 2-1.

Please read, "Playoffs still in FC Dallas' grasp" by Steve Hunt.

University of Dallas Ministry Conference

Cristian Barragan, a Capuchin monk from Our Lady of Lourdes, has a laugh with other attendees during the annual University of Dallas Ministry Conference at the Dallas Convention Center on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009.



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Faithful attend the annual University of Dallas Ministry Conference at the Dallas Convention Center on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009. The event seeks to make the University's academic resources available to Catholic and wider communities through lectures, workshops and meetings. The conference is sponsored by both the Dallas and Fort Worth dioceses.

Named in this slideshow are (in order of appearance):   Mariachi Real Tecalitlan; Bishop Kevin J. Farrell, Dallas Diocese; Jonathan I. Lunine; Fr. Patrick J. Madden, Shreveport Diocese; Fr. Robert Hater; Bishop Kevin W. Vann, Fort Worth Diocese; John L. Allen, Jr., senior Vatican analyst for CNN; Augustine Jalomo of the Happy Hour band; Sr. Maria Thu Nguyen; deacon Joseph Nguyen; Sr. Emmanuela Le; Vanessa Llanas; Bailey Chandler; Bishop Alvaro Corrada del Rio, Tyler Diocese; Fr. Anthony Nguyen Van Quyet; Kenneth Louis; Richard Cheri; deacon Hugo Salina; Cristian Barragan; Mike Patin and Dr. Arturo Chavez.

McKinney vs. McKinney North football

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McKinney's Jonathon Shannon (16) puts a hit on McKinney North's Stefan Hurd (3) as the ball arrives during a high school football game at Ron Poe Stadium in McKinney on Friday, Oct. 16, 2009.


McKinney defensive players Evan Hinkle (49), Josh Spengler (90), Joseph Blaquiere (31) and D'Juan Swinney (91) swarm McKinney North's Devin Smith (22) as Jon Maribo (5) approaches as alternative defense during a football game at Ron Poe Stadium.


McKinney quarterback Zach Lee (7) sneaks past McKinney North's Isaac Allen (71) for a touchdown during a high school football game in McKinney.


McKinney North's Austin Laudenslager (7) finds a handle on McKinney's Damion Willis (6) during a football game at Ron Poe Stadium.


McKinney North's DeAnte Moore (1) sprints away from McKinney's Michael Snowden (56) during a high school football game at Ron Poe Stadium in McKinney.

McKinney won 49-3.

Cistercian vs. Oakridge football

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Arlington Oakridge's Brayden Frank (22) looks for an opening as Justin Erhardt (74) keeps the line against Cistercian during a private high school football game at Hawk Stadium on Friday, Oct. 9, 2009 in Irving.


Arlington Oakridge's Tayo Fabuluje (66) leads teammates Keith Gooden (71) and Curt Allen (56) onto the field against Cistercian during a private high school football game at Hawk Stadium.


Cistercian's George Adesanya (19) dives for yards as Arlington Oakridge's Thomas Johnson (3) defends during a private high school football game at Hawk Stadium in Irving.

Arlington Oakridge won 33-10.

Bishop's Breakfast with Boy Scouts

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Ryan LeGrand, 16, of Boy Scout Troop No. 285 (right) listens to Bishop Michael G. Duca of the Shreveport Diocese (left) during mass before the annual Bishop's Breakfast at St. Rita in Dallas on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009.


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Bishop Michael G. Duca of the Shreveport Diocese (left) conducts mass before receiving the Scout's highest diocesan award during the annual Bishop's Breakfast at St. Rita in Dallas. The event is sponsored by the Diocese of Dallas Committee on Scouting and recognizes significant contributions of individuals to scouting in the diocese.

Named in this slideshow are (in order of appearance):   Lucas Eddy, Bishop Michael G. Duca, Msgr. Mark Seitz, Ryan LeGrand, Grace Davidson, Msgr. R. James Balint, Fr. Josef Vollmer-Konig and Ed Carpenter.

Madison vs. Carrollton Ranchview football

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Carrollton Ranchview's Ryan Wallace (5) misses a pass as he's hit by Madison's Donald Napoleon (11) during a high school football game at Strandridge Stadium in Carrollton on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009.


Madison's Reginald Peagram (3) watches a pass hit the ground during a high school football game against Carrollton Ranchview at Strandridge Stadium.


Madison's Reginald Peagram (3) and Carrollton Ranchview's Fernando Lee (23) trade facemask violations during a football game in Carrollton.



Carrollton Ranchview's Josh Lyda (2) gets blindsided by Madison's Janarion Mason (31) during a football game at Strandridge Stadium.


Madison's Eric Horsley (5) keeps running as Carrollton Ranchview's Josh Lyda (2) tries to pull him down in Carrollton.



Madison's Reginald Peagram (3) shucks off the tackle attempt of Carrollton Ranchview's Randall Houston (15) during a football game at Strandridge Stadium.



Madison's Ricky Stance (17) looses his footing as he tries to evade Carrollton Ranchview's defense during a game in Carrollton.



Madison's Reginald Peagram (3) trots over the goal line as Carrollton Ranchview's Brandon C. Ross (53) hits the turf during a high school football game at Strandridge Stadium in Carrollton.


Madison won 69-37.

Wish 100 Bike Rally

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Travis Armayor of Dallas talks with friends before the inaugural Wish 100 Bike Rally at the Frito-Lay corporate headquarters in Plano on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009. The rally was organized to raise funds and grant 100 wishes to North Texas children with life-threatening medical conditions through the Make-A-Wish Foundation.


Tommy Thompson of Plano adds air to his tires before the Wish 100 Bike Rally at the Frito-Lay corporate headquarters.



Bikers roll past traffic waiting to get to the Wish 100 Bike Rally in Plano.


Gracie, a 9-year-old long-haired Chihuahua owned by Gene and Annie Carleton of Wylie, watches activities atop a table before the Wish 100 Bike Rally.


Camille Smouse of Keller basks in a brief ray of sunlight before the Wish 100 Bike Rally in Plano.



Mechelle Armstrong of Dallas waits for the start of the Wish 100 Bike Rally at the Frito-Lay corporate headquarters.


Riders organize before the Wish 100 Bike Rally in Plano.


Members of the Frito-Lay "Cheesy Riders" assemble in the second start position before the Wish 100 Bike Rally at the Frito-Lay corporate headquarters.


Riders leave the start line during the inaugural Wish 100 Bike Rally in Plano.


A long line of riders wrap through the city during the inaugural Wish 100 Bike Rally at the Frito-Lay corporate headquarters in Plano.

Plano East vs. Jesuit football

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Plano East Senior High School's Ryan Foster (6) passes the ball as Walter Rampy blocks and Jesuit's Chuka Ndulue (98) attacks during a high school football game at Tom Kimbrough Stadium on Friday, Oct. 2, 2009 in Murphy.


Plano East Senior High School's Brandon Lewis (27) runs the ball against Jesuit during a high school football game at Tom Kimbrough Stadium.


Jesuit's Chuka Ndulue (98) drags down Plano East Senior High School's Brandon Lewis (27) as he's blocked by Walter Rampy (65) during a high school football game in Murphy.


Plano East Senior High School's Gabe Carter (4) breaks loose from the pack as Jesuit's Dane Adamson (18) gives chase at Tom Kimbrough Stadium.


Plano East Senior High School's Jerron Harrison (48) moves to sack Jesuit's Jackson Oliver (12) during a football game in Murphy.


Plano East Senior High School's Ryan Foster (6) runs for a touchdown as Jesuit's Alonzo Young (2) tries to stop the score during a high school football game at Tom Kimbrough Stadium in Murphy.



Plano East won the game 41-24.

Frisco vs. McKinney North football

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Frisco Centennial's Nick Foster (15) finds a hole as McKinney North's Austin Laudenslager (7) gives chase during a high school football game at Pizza Hut Park in Frisco on Friday, Sept. 25, 2009.


Frisco Centennial's Nick Foster (15) hands the ball to Richard McGuire (33) during a high school football game against McKinney North at Pizza Hut Park.



McKinney North defender Jon Alexander (24) and Frisco Centennial receiver Timmy Fuller fight for a pass during a high school football game. Fuller eventually controlled the ball.




McKinney North's Josh Matthews runs through Frisco Centennial's defense during a high school football game in Frisco.


Frisco Centennial defenders Nick Conrad (59) and Dylan McDonald (65) push McKinney North's Devin Smith (22) back over the goal line during a high school football game. The play was ruled dead in front of the goal line.


McKinney North's Jamarius Phillips (11) scores a touchdown as Frisco Centennial's Vinny Chavez (7) follows during a high school football game at Pizza Hut Park in Frisco.

McKinney North won 31-14.