On one side, the Hockaday School Daisies from the Dallas-Fort Worth area, led by head coach Rodney Skaife, are poised for another championship run. With a record of 13-3-2, the Daisies have proven themselves to be a championship-caliber team this season.
They reached the final with a dramatic double-overtime win over Greenhill (1-0) on Thursday, followed by another overtime victory (3-2) against St. John’s on Friday. Hockaday has demonstrated its ability to win when it matters most.
Key players for the Daisies include 2024 All-SPC selection Annabel Callahan (Sr. MF/F), along with freshman Brynne Smith and sophomore Kora Thomas.
If Hockaday emerges victorious, it will mark the program’s fifth title in six seasons, reclaiming the championship that Episcopal took from them last year.
On the other end of the pitch, the St. Stephen’s Episcopal Spartans from Austin are ready to challenge.
Under coach Andy Aceves, the Spartans have exceeded expectations, with a dominant 3-0 win over Kinkaid on Thursday and an upset 2-1 victory over defending champions Episcopal in the Semifinals.
Senior defender Phoebe George, the team’s lone 2024 All-SPC selection, has been a standout, anchoring the defense and providing steady leadership for her team.
St. Stephen’s aims to secure its first-ever SPC title. While Hockaday holds the edge in experience, anything can happen in this championship matchup.
The final will kick off at 2:00 pm today at Fort Worth Country Day.
Bradley C. Collier (VYPE)
