Plano East Football Team Celebrates Diversity Of Players, Coach Says It 'Unifies Everybody'

By CBS DFW Staff

September 2, 2022

With a roster that includes players that have ties to Nigeria, India and Liberia, the Plano East Panthers came up with an interesting way to celebrate the diversity of their team.

"Everyone puts the United States flag on the back of the helmet - we also have some people that love being in America, but also have a homeland that they came to for a better opportunity here," said Plano East head coach Tony Benedetto.

Players have the opportunity to put the flag that represents their family's homeland on their helmets next to the American flag.

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