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Bass in Cowboys training camp
Plano West alum Ben Bass is trying to make some noise at Dallas Cowboys training camp.
The 6-foot-5, 283-pound defensive end has gotten noticed since camp opened Monday after forcing backup quarterback Stephen McGee to scramble multiple times. Both Bass and McGee went to Texas A&M.
Randle in Under Armour Elite 24
For a second straight year, Prestonwood Christian Academy senior forward Julius Randle has been selected for the Under Armour Elite 24.
The event is at the Venice Beach Courts.
The slam dunk competition (Aug. 24) and game (Aug. 25) will air live at 6 p.m. on ESPNU.
"I'm very happy to be coming back to Elite 24," Randle said. "It was definitely one of my favorite events to play in last year, so I'm happy I get the chance to do it again and hang out with some great players."
The event features the nation's top high school basketball players with selections based on AAU tournaments and national summer camps held by ESPN basketball experts.
As the No. 2 player in the ESPN 100 Class of 2013, Randle fits the bill.
"Julius is very deserving of playing in the Elite 24," said Chris Mayberry, Lions head coach. "He has worked very hard this off-season and I think this is the start of an amazing senior year for Julius here at Prestonwood."
Anderson takes over JPII hoops
John Paul II's most successful boys basketball head coach to date is no longer with the team.
Chad Evans, who led the Cardinals to the TAPPS 5A State Tournament in 2010-11 and TAPPS 5A State Finals in 2011-12, has resigned.
He will be replaced by Jacob Anderson.
Anderson, who played college basketball at South Plains Junior College and John Brown before graduating from North Texas, has been at John Paul for four years. He has served as the freshman coach, JV coach and a varsity assistant for Evans.
John Paul recently replaced its girls hoops coach with Mike Martin taking over for Katie Hensle.
PISD football season tickets
With football season approaching, the Plano ISD has released on-sale dates for season tickets.
Plano Senior gets the first spot as Wildcat to the Public is Monday. Tickets are $48 per book and include all the team's home games as well as Plano's road game against Plano East.
Plano West is next as Wolf to the Public holds forth Tuesday. Tickets are $56 per book and include all home games as well as a road clash versus Plano.
East wraps things up as Panther to the Public is Wednesday. Tickets are $48 per book and include all the team's home games as well as East's road contest against West.
Tickets will sell from noon-7 p.m. at the PISD Athletic Office window in front of Clark Stadium.
Cash, check or credit cards are accepted.
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Plano-East alumni football game
Football season may be on hiatus, but the Plano Senior-Plano East rivalry will continue at 7 p.m. Aug. 18 from Clark Stadium.
Set up by FootballLegendsofTexas.com, the Wildcats and Panthers will hold an alumni game.
Both schools are still looking for alumni that can participate as part of the cheerleaders, dance team, band or game itself. The player rosters are about half full with practices starting last week.
The organizer is attempting to recreate all facets of a high school game, down to the referees, announcers and custom made jerseys.
For more information on the game, go to: FootballLegendsofTexas.com.
Swing Fore Yellow
Swing Fore Yellow, one of the pillars in the 4 Yellow Foundation's contributions to LIVESTRONG in the global fight against cancer, is coming to town.
A staple in Plano native Lance Armstrong's organization since 2009, the golf tournament will be held Sept. 23-24 at Gleneagles Country Club.
The festivities commence with a cocktail party Sept. 23 at III Forks Restaurant that will include live and silent auctions. The tournament will be held the following day and includes a round of golf as well as a continental breakfast and buffet luncheon.
The proceeds go to benefit the LIVESTRONG Foundation and Heroes for Children.
JPII names new girls hoops coach
John Paul II has hired Mike Martin to take over as head coach of the girls basketball team.
Martin comes on board with the Lady Cardinals after a four-year stint coaching Vista Ridge in the TAPPS 4A ranks. During that time, Martin led the Rangers to two consecutive regional finals appearances on seasons of 32-6 and 34-3.
Currently with 794 career wins, Martin has two state championships, four regional finals nods and 18 district titles to his ledger, plus a 63-game winning streak that spanned three seasons.
Martin takes over for former head coach Katie Hensle, who left John Paul to take over as an assistant coach at Texas Tech.
Goodloe out, Pryor in at Plano
For the second straight year, Plano Senior is getting a new wrestling head coach.
Clay Goodloe was at the helm for one season, but is departing for the same position at Carrolton Creekview. Ironically enough, Creekview is involved with the Wildcats' new head coach as well as Jay Pryor, who started the Mustangs' program when the school opened, is taking over at Plano.
Pryor was previously the wrestling coach at Sand Springs Public Schools in Sand Springs, Okla.
Burkhead on watch list
Plano Senior alum, and Nebraska senior, Rex Burkhead is on the Doak Walker Award watch list.
The award is given annually to the nation's top collegiate running back, with the preseason watch list boasting 52 names up for initial consideration.
Burkhead, a semifinalist for the award in 2011, is coming off a junior campaign with the Cornhuskers where he established career highs across the board. The former Wildcat ran for 1,357 yards and 15 touchdowns in addition to hauling in 21 receptions for 177 yards and two scores.
The winner will be announced Dec. 6.
Burkhead, who won the 2012 Rare Disease Champion Award, is also a nominee for the 2012 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team in part because of his work with 6 year old Jack Hoffman.
UIL steroid testing results
The UIL has released its annual Anabolic Steroid Testing Report for tests conducted between September 2011 and May 2012.
During that span, 3,311 tests were conducted and confirmed nine positive results and two protocol positives, which stem from a student-athlete violating the UIL steroid-testing protocol. One resulted from a student not reporting for testing and one was the result of a substituted specimen.
In addition, 217 schools were tested which included 3,087 boys across 11 sports and 224 girls over 10 sports. The sports with the most tests conducted were football (1,366) and volleyball (30) for boys and girls, respectively.
The testing spanned grade levels 9-12, with 1,045 senior student-athletes topping the scale.
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