LIVING FOR ZACHARY
Zachary Troy Schrah was a fun-loving young man who lived each day of his life to the fullest. Born February 10, 1993, in Garland, Texas, he had a self-confident nature and a true zest for life. His parents decided his name would be spelled Zac, not Zach or Zack. They knew he was one of a kind, even as a toddler!
Growing up in Plano, Zac was enthusiastic about all sports, but he had a passion for baseball and football. While a sophomore at Clark High School, he played tackle on the Junior Varsity offensive line at Plano East Senior High School. During 2009 spring training, Plano East coaches recognized his talent and slated him to play on the Varsity team during the 2009-2010 seasons. Coaching staff admired Zac’s work ethic both on and off the field, as he eagerly stepped up to every challenge he encountered and ambitiously worked to achieve every goal.
Zac was an avid hunter and fisherman, and enjoyed riding four-wheelers, spending many weekends at Lake Fork. His favorite fishing spot was Lake Amistad, where he spent Spring Break 2009 with his beloved fishing buddies – his dad Troy and his Buddy (granddad) – just weeks before his death. Zac caught a 10-pound bass, the largest catch of the trip, which earned him superior bragging rights over his elders and great pride.
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one of the Greatest games ever
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1. John Tyler (Texas) 48, Plano East (Plano, Texas) 44, 1994
The Granddaddy of Them All, the Tyler-Plano East Texas Class 5A playoff matchup in 1994 has taken on a life of its own in the 25 years since the near historic comeback. The game returns over 2 million hits on Google and it has its own Wikipedia page. Known as much for the action on the field, the contest is also known for the Plano East announcers who broadcast the game, their colorful phrases ("Good gosh o' mighty Joe Friday) and heartfelt disappointment ("God bless those kids. I'm sick, I wanna throw up") at the final result. Plano East trailed 41-17 with 3 minutes, 3 seconds remaining in the game, but Plano East scored four straight times, thanks in part to three onside kick recoveries, and took a 44-41 lead with 24 seconds remaining. However, Tyler had the final say when Roderick Dunn returned the kickoff 97 yards for a touchdown with 11 seconds remaining.
Plano East HS Panther Football - Plano, TX
