Plano East senior Luke Wasemiller (4) attempts to dribble past a Plano defender on Tuesday. Photo by Andy Redmond / C&S Media
By David Wolman
The hottest team in District 6-6A is the Plano East boys basketball team.
Not only are the Panthers on the verge of another playoff berth, but they are also tied for first place in District 6-6A.
Plano East improved to 10-2 in district play following a 61-52 road win over crosstown rival Plano on Tuesday. The Panthers’ win, their sixth straight, moved them into a tie with 10-2 Allen for first place in the district standings. Plano East and Allen will play for the second time this season next Tuesday at Allen. Allen won the first matchup, 61-49, at Plano East on Jan. 9.
The middle quarters proved to be the difference in Tuesday’s game between Plano East and Plano. After trailing 18-15 at the end of the first quarter, Plano East outscored Plano 34-17 over the second and third quarters to rally into the lead. The Panthers led 32-23 at halftime and 49-35 at the end of the third quarter.
Keagan Ho and Moustafa Abualneel each scored 11 point to pace a balanced scoring attack for the Panthers. Jayden Parker contributed 10 points.
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