Posted on 08/15/2019 5:44:33 PM PDT by PAR35
Plano ISD Superintendent Sara Bonser opened a dialogue with Ysleta ISD Superintendent Dr. Xavier De La Torre regarding the second annual out-of-district matchup between Plano Senior High and Eastwood High, scheduled for September 6. After consulting with local law enforcement agencies, Plano ISD administrators felt obligated to prioritize the safety of the participating players, students, families and communities, and have concluded that the timing of the game falls too soon after the tragedy in El Paso.
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“NEVER take counsel of your fears!”
Just for the record, Google maps says 652 miles .... about 9 and 1/2 hours by car. Add a couple more hours by bus.
And it’s still almost 200 miles from Plano to Louisiana!
Things are bigger in Texas!
Bump
His response to the shooting was so obviously fake. How he was not mercilessly mocked for that disgusting display is beyond me.
Are you suggesting Texas high schools recruit? I am shocked! /mega-sarc
IT’S A SMART ECONOMIC MOVE ON PLANO’S PART.
“And it’s not uncommon to play far away teams early in the season.”
De LaSalle, in California, famous for not losing a game for 12 YEARS (see: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2247476/), is hosting St. Thomas Aquinas, from Ft. Lauderdale, FLORIDA (Brian’s Song) - next Friday, 8/23.
FWIW ... Plano was to be the host of this game. El Paso was traveling.
Sound like "Jerrah" made a few phone calls.
No doubt.
Thanks for the update and an even bigger thanks for your earlier correction about which city.
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