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{{Infobox school
{{Infobox school
|name = Frisco High School
|name = Frisco High School
|image =
|image =
|image_size = 300px
|motto = "THE Original"
|motto = "THE Original"
|type = [[Public school (government funded)|Public]]
|type = [[Public school (government funded)|Public]]
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|district = [[Frisco Independent School District]]
|district = [[Frisco Independent School District]]
|grades = 9-12
|grades = 9-12
|principal = Danny Barrentine
|principal = Shawn Perry
|enrollment = 1,765 (2019-20)<ref name=NCES>{{cite web|url=https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_detail.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=4820010&SchoolPageNum=2&ID=482001001956|title=FRISCO H S|publisher=National Center for Education Statistics|access-date=May 28, 2021}}</ref>
|enrollment = 2,081 (2022-23)<ref name=NCES>{{cite web|url=https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_detail.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=4820010&SchoolPageNum=2&ID=482001001956|title=FRISCO H S|publisher=National Center for Education Statistics|access-date=April 7, 2024}}</ref>
|ratio = 14.35<ref name=NCES/>
|ratio = 15.26<ref name=NCES/>
|teaching_staff = 123.03 (FTE)<ref name=NCES/>
|teaching_staff = 136.40 (FTE)<ref name=NCES/>
|founded = 1902
|founded = 1902
|colors = {{color box|blue}} {{color box|gold}} Royal Blue & Gold
|colors = {{color box|blue}} {{color box|gold}} Blue & Gold
|conference = [[University Interscholastic League|UIL]] Class 5A D II (Region II District 9)
|conference = [[University Interscholastic League|UIL]] Class 5A D II (Region II District 9)
|rival = [[Wakeland High School]]
|rival = [[Wakeland High School]]
|mascot = Raccoons
|mascot = Fightin’ Raccoons (originally Fightin' 'Coons)<ref>[http://www.friscoisd.org/ly/schools/fhs/namesake.htm FISD Online :: Frisco High School Namesake<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
|streetaddress = 6401 Parkwood Boulevard
|streetaddress = 6401 Parkwood Boulevard
|city = [[Frisco, Texas|Frisco]]
|city = [[Frisco, Texas|Frisco]]
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|homepage = [https://schools.friscoisd.org/campus/high-school/frisco Frisco High School website]}}
|homepage = [https://schools.friscoisd.org/campus/high-school/frisco Frisco High School website]}}


'''Frisco High School''' is a [[Public school (government funded)|public high school]] located in [[Frisco, Texas|Frisco]], [[Texas]] and is a part of the [[Frisco Independent School District]]. Frisco High School is the only known high school in the United States to have a [[raccoon]] as an official mascot.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://highschoolsportsblog.dallasnews.com/2012/10/friscos-raccoon-mascot-dubbed-worthy-of-winning-a-costume-contest.html/ |title=Frisco’s Raccoon Mascot dubbed worthy of winning a costume contest {{!}} Dallas Morning News<!-- Bot generated title --> |access-date=2013-10-08 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131211215121/http://highschoolsportsblog.dallasnews.com/2012/10/friscos-raccoon-mascot-dubbed-worthy-of-winning-a-costume-contest.html/ |archive-date=2013-12-11 |url-status=dead }}</ref> In 2015, the school was rated "[[Texas Education Agency accountability ratings system|Met Standard]]" by the [[Texas Education Agency]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://rptsvr1.tea.texas.gov/perfreport//account/2015/srch.html?srch=C |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160422073218/https://rptsvr1.tea.texas.gov/perfreport//account/2015/srch.html?srch=C |url-status=dead |archive-date=2016-04-22 |title=2015 Accountability Rating System |publisher=Texas Education Agency }}</ref>
'''Frisco High School''' is a [[Public school (government funded)|public high school]] located in [[Frisco, Texas|Frisco]], [[Texas]] and is a part of the [[Frisco Independent School District]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://highschoolsportsblog.dallasnews.com/2012/10/friscos-raccoon-mascot-dubbed-worthy-of-winning-a-costume-contest.html/ |title=Frisco’s Raccoon Mascot dubbed worthy of winning a costume contest {{!}} Dallas Morning News<!-- Bot generated title --> |access-date=2013-10-08 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131211215121/http://highschoolsportsblog.dallasnews.com/2012/10/friscos-raccoon-mascot-dubbed-worthy-of-winning-a-costume-contest.html/ |archive-date=2013-12-11 |url-status=dead }}</ref> For the 2021-2022 school year, the school was received a rating of "A" from the [[Texas Education Agency]].<ref>{{cite web |title=TEA |url=https://rptsvr1.tea.texas.gov/cgi/sas/broker?_service=marykay&_program=perfrept.perfmast.sas&_debug=0&ccyy=2022&lev=C&id=043905001&prgopt=reports%2Fsrc%2Fsrc.sas |publisher=[[Texas Education Agency]] |access-date=10 September 2024}}</ref>


== History ==
== History ==
Frisco High School was founded in 1902. The original building no longer exists, but other previous locations still do: the Frisco ISD Student Opportunity Center (on Maple Street in "Center City" Frisco) was Frisco High School for many years; in fact, the words "Frisco High School" are still etched into the stone above the main entrance. In 1973, a new high school facility was built just north of this location and used for many years; this school building is now used as a middle school: Staley Middle School. Then, another new building, at Stonebrook Parkway and Parkwood Boulevard, was constructed in the 1990s; designed by architecture firm Corgan, it still serves as Frisco High School today.
Frisco High School was founded in 1902. The original building no longer exists, but other previous locations still do: the Frisco ISD Student Opportunity Center (on Maple Street in "Center City" Frisco) was Frisco High School for many years; in fact, the words "Frisco High School" are still etched into the stone above the main entrance. In 1973, a new high school facility was built just north of this location and used for many years; this school building is now used as a middle school: Staley Middle School. Then, another new building, at Stonebrook Parkway and Parkwood Boulevard, was constructed in the 1990s; designed by architecture firm [[Corgan (company)|Corgan]], it still serves as Frisco High School today.


Our old mascot is named Fighting' Coons, the Term "coon" is a racial term for blacks. In 2001, they changed the name to Frisco Fightin' Raccoons.
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At the beginning of the 2000s, Frisco's explosive population growth required the opening of a second high school named Centennial High in east Frisco, at Coit Road and Rolater Road. Frisco ISD's third high school, Wakeland High, opened in 2006 in northwest Frisco on Legacy Drive. This, like the opening of Centennial, also cut a large chunk out of Frisco High's attendance zone. The opening of now rival [[Wakeland High School]], was vital, in that it relieved the infamous overcrowding at Frisco High; ever since Wakeland opened, FHS's total enrollment has always been below the building's capacity of 1800 students. However, the population of Frisco continued to grow; therefore, [[Reedy High School|Rick Reedy High School]] opened in 2015, on Stonebrook Parkway just east of Teel Parkway, to relieve congestion at Frisco High. Reedy High School is Frisco ISD's eighth high school. The most recent attendance total for FHS is 1575 students, keeping the campus at its desired 5A Classification.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dallasnews.com/news/education/2015/08/24/careful-planning-pays-off-at-friscos-new-reedy-high-school|title=Careful planning pays off at Frisco's new Reedy High School|date=25 August 2015}}</ref>


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At the beginning of the 2000s, Frisco's explosive population growth required the opening of a second high school named Centennial High in east Frisco, at Coit Road and Rolater Road. Frisco ISD's third high school, Wakeland High, opened in 2006 in northwest Frisco on Legacy Drive. This, like the opening of Centennial, also cut a large chunk out of Frisco High's attendance zone. The opening of now rival [[Wakeland High School]], was vital, in that it relieved the infamous overcrowding at Frisco High; ever since Wakeland opened, FHS's total enrollment has always been below the building's capacity of 1800 students. However, the population of Frisco continued to grow; therefore, [[Reedy High School|Rick Reedy High School]] opened in 2015, on Stonebrook Parkway just east of Teel Parkway, to relieve congestion at Frisco High. Reedy High School is Frisco ISD's eighth high school. The most recent attendance total for FHS is around 2,000 students, keeping the campus at its desired 5A Classification.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dallasnews.com/news/education/2015/08/24/careful-planning-pays-off-at-friscos-new-reedy-high-school|title=Careful planning pays off at Frisco's new Reedy High School|date=25 August 2015}}</ref>
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A significant addition and remodel to Frisco High School began during the summer of 2012, to increase the building's capacity to 2100 students and to update the school's facilities to the level of quality enjoyed by the other, newer high schools in the district. The project included the construction of a new auditorium, orchestra room, gymnasium, library, and parking lot, as well as an expansion of the cafeteria into the current auditorium. The previous marching band practice field was paved over to create the new parking lot, which was necessary because the new auditorium displaced a large number of the old parking spaces. The project was expected to be completed in summer of 2013, but was finished later in 2013.


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A significant addition and remodel to Frisco High School began during the summer of 2012, to increase the building's capacity to 2100 students and to update the school's facilities to the level of quality enjoyed by the other, newer high schools in the district. The project included the construction of a new auditorium, orchestra room, gymnasium, library, and parking lot, as well as an expansion of the cafeteria into the current auditorium. The previous marching band practice field was paved over to create the new parking lot, which was necessary because the new auditorium displaced a large number of the old parking spaces. The project was expected to be completed in the summer of 2013 but was finished later in 2013.
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== School Organizations ==

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== School organizations ==
=== Athletics ===
=== Athletics ===
Prior to 2002 the athletic team was known as the "Coons", but the name was changed to "Raccoons" that year. Superintendent Rick Reedy and board member Jimmy Gaffney supported the change, while some area residents opposed the change. The change meant the sole water tower at the time was to be repainted. Prior to the vote the sole FISD athletic stadium at the time was changed from "Coons Stadium" to "FISD Memorial Stadium". In 2019 Coach Jeff Harbert Lead the Raccoons to Football District Champions.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mrt.com/news/article/North-Dallas-suburb-s-school-board-changes-7764455.php|title=North Dallas suburb's school board changes nickname from Coons|publisher=[[Midland Reporter-Telegram]] (MRT)|date=2002-03-04|access-date=2018-12-30}}</ref><!--Also seen at http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/640209/posts, which links to an Associated Press article dated March 5, 2002 with the same title, so probably the same title. However https://www.dallasnews.com/texassouthwest/ap/stories/AP_STATEGS_0800.html is a broken link-->
Before 2002, the athletic team was known as the "Coons", but the name was changed to "Raccoons" that year. Superintendent Rick Reedy and board member Jimmy Gaffney supported the change, while some area residents opposed the change. The change meant the sole water tower was to be repainted at the time. Before the vote, the sole FISD athletic stadium at the time was changed from "Coons Stadium" to "FISD Memorial Stadium". In 2019 Coach Jeff Harbert Led the Raccoons to Football District Champions.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mrt.com/news/article/North-Dallas-suburb-s-school-board-changes-7764455.php|title=North Dallas suburb's school board changes nickname from Coons|publisher=[[Midland Reporter-Telegram]] (MRT)|date=2002-03-04|access-date=2018-12-30}}</ref><!--Also seen at http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/640209/posts, which links to an Associated Press article dated March 5, 2002, with the same title, so probably the same title. However, https://www.dallasnews.com/texassouthwest/ap/stories/AP_STATEGS_0800.html is a broken link-->
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The Frisco Raccoons compete in these sports <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.theathleticsdepartment.com/schools/Frisco/|title=Schools - The Athletics Department .com|work=theathleticsdepartment.com|access-date=19 November 2015}}</ref>
The Frisco Raccoons compete in these sports <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.theathleticsdepartment.com/schools/Frisco/|title=Schools - The Athletics Department .com|work=theathleticsdepartment.com|access-date=19 November 2015}}</ref>


* [[Musical ensemble|Band]]
* [[Baseball]]
* [[Baseball]]
* [[Basketball]]
* [[Basketball]]
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* [[Wrestling]]
* [[Wrestling]]


===State Titles===
===State titles===
*Girls Cross Country <ref>{{cite web|url=http://uil100.org/archives/athletics/cross-country-girls.php |title=UIL Girls Cross Country State Champions |work=uil100.org |access-date=19 November 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120306150036/http://uil100.org/archives/athletics/cross-country-girls.php |archive-date=6 March 2012 }}</ref>
*Girls Cross Country <ref>{{cite web|url=http://uil100.org/archives/athletics/cross-country-girls.php |title=UIL Girls Cross Country State Champions |work=uil100.org |access-date=19 November 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120306150036/http://uil100.org/archives/athletics/cross-country-girls.php |archive-date=6 March 2012 }}</ref>
**1982 (3A)
**1982 (3A)
**1981-1984 Girls Track State Champions 2A
*Softball <ref>{{cite web|url=http://uil100.org/archives/athletics/softball.php |title=UIL Softball State Champions |work=uil100.org |access-date=19 November 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303182036/http://www.uil100.org/archives/athletics/softball.php |archive-date=3 March 2016 }}</ref>
*Softball <ref>{{cite web|url=http://uil100.org/archives/athletics/softball.php |title=UIL Softball State Champions |work=uil100.org |access-date=19 November 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303182036/http://www.uil100.org/archives/athletics/softball.php |archive-date=3 March 2016 }}</ref>
**2002 (4A)
**2002 (4A)
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== Notable alumni ==
== Notable alumni ==
*[[Ben Bishop]], National Hockey League player for the [[Dallas Stars]]
*[[Ryan Vilade]], Major League Baseball Player
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*[[Jack Anderson (American football)|Jack Anderson]], National Football League player for the [[Buffalo Bills]]<ref>{{cite web |title=3 Things To Know About Guard Jack Anderson |url=https://www.buffalobills.com/news/3-things-to-know-about-guard-jack-anderson |website=buffalobills.com |access-date=23 July 2021}}</ref>
*[[Ben Bishop]], retired National Hockey League player. Played for the [[St. Louis Blues]], [[Ottawa Senators]], [[Tampa Bay Lightning]], [[Los Angeles Kings]], and [[Dallas Stars]].
*[[Dylan Horton]], [[NFL]] defensive end for the [[Houston Texans]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/2017/08/02/frisco-safety-dylan-horton-commits-to-smu/|title=Frisco safety Dylan Horton commits to SMU|work=[[Dallas Morning News]]|date=August 2, 2017|access-date=January 3, 2023}}</ref>
*[[Matt Lepsis]], former National Football League player for the [[Denver Broncos]] and [[Super Bowl XXXIII]] winner
*[[Matt Lepsis]], former National Football League player for the [[Denver Broncos]] and [[Super Bowl XXXIII]] winner
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*[[Red Patterson]], former Major League Baseball player <ref>{{cite web|last=Gurnick|first=Ken|title=Patterson tries to keep defying odds, make club|url=http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/news/article/la/dodgers-righty-john-patterson-trying-to-keep-defying-odds-make-club?ymd=20140304&content_id=68690010&vkey=news_la|website=MLB.com|access-date=May 2, 2014|date=March 4, 2014}}</ref>
*[[Avi Nash]], Actor ([[The Walking Dead (TV Series)|''The Walking Dead'']], ''[[Learning to Drive (film)|Learning to Drive]]'')
*[[Avi Nash]], Actor ([[The Walking Dead (TV Series)|''The Walking Dead'']], ''[[Learning to Drive (film)|Learning to Drive]]'')
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*[[Red Patterson]], former Major League Baseball player <ref>{{cite web|last=Gurnick|first=Ken|title=Patterson tries to keep defying odds, make club|url=http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/news/article/la/dodgers-righty-john-patterson-trying-to-keep-defying-odds-make-club?ymd=20140304&content_id=68690010&vkey=news_la|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140502134340/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/news/article/la/dodgers-righty-john-patterson-trying-to-keep-defying-odds-make-club?ymd=20140304&content_id=68690010&vkey=news_la|url-status=dead|archive-date=May 2, 2014|website=MLB.com|access-date=May 2, 2014|date=March 4, 2014}}</ref>
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*[[Jack Anderson (American football)|Jack Anderson]], National Football League player for the [[Buffalo Bills]]<ref>{{cite web |title=3 Things To Know About Guard Jack Anderson |url=https://www.buffalobills.com/news/3-things-to-know-about-guard-jack-anderson |website=buffalobills.com |access-date=23 July 2021}}</ref>


== References ==
== References ==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
* [http://schools.friscoisd.org/hs/frisco/site/home Frisco High School]
* [http://schools.friscoisd.org/hs/frisco/site/home Frisco High School]
* [https://raccoonrambler.com Raccoon Rambler]


{{Frisco, Texas}}
{{Frisco, Texas}}

Latest revision as of 01:43, 25 November 2024

Frisco High School
Address
Map
6401 Parkwood Boulevard

Frisco
,
Texas
75034

United States
Coordinates33°07′54″N 96°49′19″W / 33.13169°N 96.82206°W / 33.13169; -96.82206
Information
School typePublic high school
Motto"THE Original"
Founded1902
School districtFrisco Independent School District
PrincipalShawn Perry
Teaching staff136.40 (FTE)[1]
Grades9-12
Enrollment2,081 (2022-23)[1]
Student to teacher ratio15.26[1]
Color(s)    Blue & Gold
Athletics conferenceUIL Class 5A D II (Region II District 9)
MascotRaccoons
RivalWakeland High School
WebsiteFrisco High School website

Frisco High School is a public high school located in Frisco, Texas and is a part of the Frisco Independent School District.[2] For the 2021-2022 school year, the school was received a rating of "A" from the Texas Education Agency.[3]

History

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Frisco High School was founded in 1902. The original building no longer exists, but other previous locations still do: the Frisco ISD Student Opportunity Center (on Maple Street in "Center City" Frisco) was Frisco High School for many years; in fact, the words "Frisco High School" are still etched into the stone above the main entrance. In 1973, a new high school facility was built just north of this location and used for many years; this school building is now used as a middle school: Staley Middle School. Then, another new building, at Stonebrook Parkway and Parkwood Boulevard, was constructed in the 1990s; designed by architecture firm Corgan, it still serves as Frisco High School today.

Our old mascot is named Fighting' Coons, the Term "coon" is a racial term for blacks. In 2001, they changed the name to Frisco Fightin' Raccoons.

At the beginning of the 2000s, Frisco's explosive population growth required the opening of a second high school named Centennial High in east Frisco, at Coit Road and Rolater Road. Frisco ISD's third high school, Wakeland High, opened in 2006 in northwest Frisco on Legacy Drive. This, like the opening of Centennial, also cut a large chunk out of Frisco High's attendance zone. The opening of now rival Wakeland High School, was vital, in that it relieved the infamous overcrowding at Frisco High; ever since Wakeland opened, FHS's total enrollment has always been below the building's capacity of 1800 students. However, the population of Frisco continued to grow; therefore, Rick Reedy High School opened in 2015, on Stonebrook Parkway just east of Teel Parkway, to relieve congestion at Frisco High. Reedy High School is Frisco ISD's eighth high school. The most recent attendance total for FHS is around 2,000 students, keeping the campus at its desired 5A Classification.[4]

A significant addition and remodel to Frisco High School began during the summer of 2012, to increase the building's capacity to 2100 students and to update the school's facilities to the level of quality enjoyed by the other, newer high schools in the district. The project included the construction of a new auditorium, orchestra room, gymnasium, library, and parking lot, as well as an expansion of the cafeteria into the current auditorium. The previous marching band practice field was paved over to create the new parking lot, which was necessary because the new auditorium displaced a large number of the old parking spaces. The project was expected to be completed in the summer of 2013 but was finished later in 2013.

School organizations

[edit]

Athletics

[edit]

Before 2002, the athletic team was known as the "Coons", but the name was changed to "Raccoons" that year. Superintendent Rick Reedy and board member Jimmy Gaffney supported the change, while some area residents opposed the change. The change meant the sole water tower was to be repainted at the time. Before the vote, the sole FISD athletic stadium at the time was changed from "Coons Stadium" to "FISD Memorial Stadium". In 2019 Coach Jeff Harbert Led the Raccoons to Football District Champions.[5]

The Frisco Raccoons compete in these sports [6]

State titles

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  • Girls Cross Country [7]
    • 1982 (3A)
    • 1981-1984 Girls Track State Champions 2A
  • Softball [8]
    • 2002 (4A)
  • Boys Swimming [9]
    • 2005 (4A), 2006 (4A), 2008 (4A)
  • Girls Swimming [10]
    • 2011 (4A)
  • Boys Track [11]
    • 1981 (2A), 1982 (2A), 1983 (2A), 1984 (2A)

Notable alumni

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "FRISCO H S". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved April 7, 2024.
  2. ^ "Frisco's Raccoon Mascot dubbed worthy of winning a costume contest | Dallas Morning News". Archived from the original on 2013-12-11. Retrieved 2013-10-08.
  3. ^ "TEA". Texas Education Agency. Retrieved 10 September 2024.
  4. ^ "Careful planning pays off at Frisco's new Reedy High School". 25 August 2015.
  5. ^ "North Dallas suburb's school board changes nickname from Coons". Midland Reporter-Telegram (MRT). 2002-03-04. Retrieved 2018-12-30.
  6. ^ "Schools - The Athletics Department .com". theathleticsdepartment.com. Retrieved 19 November 2015.
  7. ^ "UIL Girls Cross Country State Champions". uil100.org. Archived from the original on 6 March 2012. Retrieved 19 November 2015.
  8. ^ "UIL Softball State Champions". uil100.org. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 19 November 2015.
  9. ^ "UIL Boys Swimming State Champions". uil100.org. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 19 November 2015.
  10. ^ "2010-2011 State Champions — Archives — University Interscholastic League (UIL)". uiltexas.org. Retrieved 19 November 2015.
  11. ^ "UIL Boys Track & Field State Champions". uil100.org. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 19 November 2015.
  12. ^ "3 Things To Know About Guard Jack Anderson". buffalobills.com. Retrieved 23 July 2021.
  13. ^ "Frisco safety Dylan Horton commits to SMU". Dallas Morning News. August 2, 2017. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
  14. ^ Gurnick, Ken (March 4, 2014). "Patterson tries to keep defying odds, make club". MLB.com. Archived from the original on May 2, 2014. Retrieved May 2, 2014.
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