Kent Scott: Dallas Coach of the Week presented by Comerica Bank

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In its first season of football in a larger classification, Prosper (Texas) is indeed continuing to prosper.

The Eagles are 5-0 overall and 2-0 in District 9-4A following Friday's 38-36 come-from-behind victory over previously-unbeaten Centennial (Frisco).

For his team's victory and the way it has dealt with the challenge of jumping up a class, Prosper coach Kent Scott was selected as the Dallas Coach of the Week presented by Comerica Bank.

"For six years we've known the day was coming that we'd be moving up at some point,'' said Scott, in his seventh year at Prosper. "We've done things to try and prepare ourselves.''

While Prosper was still in Class 3A, Scott scheduled non-district games against Class 4A schools. The Eagles added a second junior varsity team that played games against some Class 5A junior varsity programs.

"There really isn't a lot of difference in playing the top 3A schools and a Class 4A schedule,'' said Scott. "But in 3A after playing a top team, you might catch somebody on the lower end. Now it is tough every week.''

Texas public schools are classified based on enrollment. The Class 4A enrollment number is 990-2,064. Class 3A is 430-989.

Prosper's enrollment of 1,257 makes it the smallest in District 9-4A by almost 300 students.

"You always want to see how your kids respond,'' said Scott. "Centennial got 10 points up on us in the third quarter. Our guys battled back at that point. That's one thing about this group. They respond to a challenge.''

Brothers Torii Hunter Jr. and Money Hunter played big roles in the Prosper win. They are the sons of Los Angeles Angels outfielder Torii Hunter, who was part of the packed house at Prosper's B.W. Durham Stadium on Friday.

Torii Hunter Jr., a Notre Dame commit as a wide receiver, shined at cornerback against Centennial. He made a 75-yard interception return for a touchdown early in the fourth quarter and a possibly game-saving tackle on the game's final play.

Money Hunter, best known for his defensive play at safety, showed versatility by catching two of the four touchdown passes thrown by quarterback Davis Webb.

"Torii was up in the stands, supporting the team,'' said Scott. "I got a text from him Saturday. As good as athlete as he is, he's a better dad.''

Famous athletes are not unique in Prosper, a suburb about 35 miles north of Dallas. Among its nearly 13,000 residents Prosper can count Deion Sanders, Randy White and Major League pitcher LaTroy Hawkins.

Webb's 1-yard touchdown run with 4:33 remaining stood up as the decisive score. It capped a 73-yard, seven-play drive after the Eagles fell behind, 36-32.

Webb, a Texas Tech commit, completed 20 of 36 passes for 196 yards and rushed 14 times for 60 yards.

Despite failing to force a Centennial punt, Prosper's defense came up with three turnovers to help secure the Eagles biggest win in the 4A ranks so far.

Scott's highlight at Prosper remains the 2008 Class 3A Division I state title when the Eagles went 14-1 and in the finals defeated La Vega (Waco) 17-10 at since-imploded Texas Stadium.

With a look ahead to what one day will be a move to Texas' largest classification, Scott scheduled Class 5A Keller for this season's opening game. Prosper was rewarded with a confidence-gaining 39-21 victory.

Now looking like the big kid on the 9-4A block, Prosper begins the second half of the regular season by hosting Wakeland (Frisco) on Friday.