After enduring a 2-8 season, the Plano East football team has already matched that win total just two games into its 2026 campaign.

And on Friday, the Panthers were able to avenge a defeat from last year after overwhelming Prosper Rock Hill 48-15 from Kimbrough Stadium.

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