On Friday, the Plano East Panthers were able to grind out a solid victory over the North Forney Falcons, taking the game 34-21. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Panthers.
Plano East was led to victory by Jackson Hays and Travis Agee. Hays threw for 302 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 13.7 yards per attempt, while Agee rushed for 191 yards while picking up 7.6 yards per carry. The dominant performance gave Agee a new career-high in rushing yards. Kareem Pittman was Hays' top target, picking up 66 receiving yards and a touchdown, while also punching in a rushing score.
Plano East wouldn't let North Forney keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force four fumbles. It was truly a group effort as Corbin Ahman, Judah Thompson, and Marvae Butts picked up one apiece. Thompson is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made seven or more in the last three games he's played dating back to last season.
When it comes to explaining why North Forney lost, don't look at Legend Bey. Despite the final result, he rushed for 184 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 10.8 yards per carry, and also threw for 119 yards on nine of 23 attempts.
Plano East pushed their record up to 2-0 with that win, which was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season. As for North Forney, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-2.
Plano East will look to defend their home field on Friday against Princeton at 7:00 p.m. The two teams might be coming in a bit winded given these two teams combined for 959 yards in their previous games. As for North Forney, their road trip will continue as they head out to face Mesquite at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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