McKinney Boyd vs. Flower Mound football

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McKinney Boyd junior Benjamin Bouchez (35) and Flower Mound senior Beau LaFave (1) scramble for a loose punt during a high school football game at Ron Poe Stadium in McKinney on Sept. 2, 2011.


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McKinney Boyd battles Flower Mound during a high school football game at Ron Poe Stadium in McKinney.

Named in this slideshow are: &nbsp Luke Penny, Ashleigh Hegwood, Marshall Williams, Beau LaFave, Robert Noren, Chas Taylor, Bryan Driskell, Brady Speckels, Colby Vinson, Benjamin Bouchez, Beau LaFave, Curtis Ladd and Jake Jaffe.

McKinney Boyd vs. Rowlett football

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McKinney Boyd senior quarterback Jonovan Griffin (3) passes against Rowlett during a high school football game at Ron Poe Stadium in McKinney on Oct. 29, 2010.


Rowlett senior Treyvon Green (22) rushes for a touchdown as McKinney Boyd seniors Josh Scroggins (2) and Michael Streight (12) move to defend during a football game at Ron Poe Stadium.




McKinney Boyd senior Jarvis Boyd (9) is surrounded by a flock of Rowlett defenders on a kickoff return during in McKinney.




Rowlett junior Corey Chappell (26) rushes against McKinney Boyd during a high school football game at Ron Poe Stadium.




McKinney Boyd senior quarterback Jonovan Griffin (3) escapes the grasp of Rowlett senior Daryl Mason (18) and runs for a touchdown during a high school football game at Ron Poe Stadium in McKinney.

McKinney Boyd vs. Garland Lakeview football

McKinney Boyd senior Wrangler Anson Wilson talks on the phone before a homecoming high school football game against Garland Lakeview at Ron Poe Stadium on Sept. 17, 2010 in McKinney.


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McKinney Boyd players take the field before a football game against Garland Lakeview at Ron Poe Stadium.


McKinney Boyd junior Allison Brusa makes noise before the high school homecoming football game in McKinney.




Garland Lakeview senior Ceasar Brown Jr. (22) turns for yards after receiving a pass during a game against McKinney Boyd in McKinney.




McKinney Boyd senior James Driskell (1) catches a touchdown pass over the head of Garland Lakeview senior Robert Charles (3) during a football game at Ron Poe Stadium.


Garland Lakeview senior Davonta Black (1) scrambles away from McKinney Boyd senior Michael Ricchi (33) during a football game at Ron Poe Stadium.


McKinney Boyd senior quarterback Jonovan Griffin (3) passes the ball to sophomore Bryan Driskell (5) during a high school football game against Garland Lakeview at Ron Poe Stadium in McKinney.

Class 4A Region II quarterfinal baseball series

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Frisco Wakeland sophomore Hayden Nixon (17) pitches to Rockwall junior Cory Mills (15) during a Class 4A Region II quarterfinal series game at McKinney Boyd High School on May 20, 2010 in McKinney.


Rockwall senior Cole Harris (5) pitches to Frisco Wakeland junior Eric Swann (8) during a Class 4A Region II quarterfinal series game at McKinney Boyd High School.

Class 4A Region II hoops championship

Frisco Wakeland's Haley Texada (21) aims at the hoop as McKinney North's Aundrea Gamble (24) tries to block her view during the Class 4A Region II championship basketball game at the Garland Special Events Center on Feb. 27, 2010 in Garland.


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Frisco Wakeland's Faith Hunt (5) passes a loose ball from the court as McKinney North's Tahnie Hilliard (3) looks to block during the championship basketball game in Garland.



Frisco Wakeland's Haley Texada (21) intercepts a ball intended for McKinney North's Avril Matthews (25) during the Class 4A Region II championship basketball game in Garland.



Frisco Wakeland's Jackie Patterson (33) is crushed under McKinney North's Amanda Mason (22) as Wakeland's Faith Hunt (5) watches the ball pop loose during the championship game at the Garland Special Events Center.


Frisco Wakeland players celebrate their win over McKinney North after the Class 4A Region II championship basketball game in Garland.


Frisco Wakeland coach Darilyn Krempin and assistant coach Jenny Mills hug to celebrate the team's win over McKinney North after the Class 4A Region II championship basketball game at the Garland Special Events Center. Frisco Wakeland won the game 50-44 and advances to the state tournament.

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.

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.

McKinney vs. McKinney North football 2008

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McKinney North players charge onto the field before a high school football game against McKinney at Ron Poe Stadium in McKinney on Friday, Oct. 17, 2008.


McKinney players break through a banner before a cross-town high school rivalry football game against McKinney North.


McKinney High School senior "Headhunters" Reid Garcia (from left to right), Jerod Coker and Carter Banks wait for a high school football game against McKinney North.


McKinney North's Josh Matthews (No. 12, left) takes a handoff from Brenton Griffin (No. 10, right) at Ron Poe Stadium.



McKinney North's Josh Matthews (No. 12, center) gets surrounded by McKinney defenders.



McKinney quarterback Zach Lee (No. 7, left) prepares to pass for a touchdown during a high school football game against McKinney North.


McKinney's Quinn Benson (No. 4, right) drops the ball as he's hit by McKinney North's Malik Bowen (No. 39, left).


McKinney's Brett Heldt (No. 30, left) sprints to the goal line as McKinney North's Jon Alexander (No. 24, right) reaches for the tackle.


McKinney's Jamarial Mack (No. 93, bottom) wraps the legs of McKinney North's Josh Matthews (No. 12, top).


McKinney North's Dyante Hudson (No. 5, center) bobbles the ball as McKinney's Eric Butler (No. 46, left) and Jordan Kilwine (No. 42, right) approach to intercept during a high school football game at Ron Poe Stadium in McKinney.

Brownlee slams scoliosis

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Boyd High School basketball player Morgan Brownlee tries to find an open lane during a pick-up game after school in McKinney on Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2008.


Boyd High School basketball player Morgan Brownlee makes a jump shot during a pick-up game. Brownlee was diagnosed with scoliosis at age 12 and was told she would never play basketball again.



Boyd High School basketball player Morgan Brownlee works on her free throw after school in McKinney. Since her diagnosis, she had surgery, went through a rehabilitation program and gained a rod and screws in her back. She's back on the court and plans to play for the school this year.



Please read, "Rehab after scoliosis surgery worth it for basketball player" by Nancy Churnin / The Dallas Morning News.

Moulton wins first consolation match

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Gerald Moulton (top) wrestles with Zach Gagnon of McKinney North (bottom) during a Texas State Wresting Championship colsolation bracket match at the Delco Activity Center in Austin on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2008.


Gerald Moulton (right) wrestles with Zach Gagnon of McKinney North (left) during a Texas State Wresting Championship colsolation bracket match at the Delco Activity Center.


Gerald Moulton (right) takes down Zach Gagnon of McKinney North (left) during a Texas State Wresting Championship colsolation bracket match.


Gerald Moulton (top) pins Zach Gagnon of McKinney North (bottom) during a Texas State Wresting Championship colsolation bracket match. Moulton won the match by pin at 2:34 and advances.


Gerald Moulton (right) talks with club wrestling coach Greg Diaz (left) after winning his morning consolation bracket match during a Texas State Wresting Championships. Moulton is still in the running for 3rd place, but must defeat two more opponents to take the bronze.