As the UIL State Tournament kicks off, plenty of teams are fighting for their chance to hoist the championship trophy at the end of the weekend. As the UIL Class 5A girls gear up to play their respective state semifinal matchups, VYPE DFW takes a look at the two DFW-area teams that have made a name for themselves this season and are still in the running toward the championship!
Grapevine Lady Mustangs (24-3-2, 12-0-2)
Grapevine Soccer
Thursday, April 13 at 9:30 a.m.
The Lady Mustangs had a little bit of a rocky start to the season as they dropped their first two preseason games. Posting a rollercoaster record through preseason play, the team was able to learn a lot about the strengths while also taking the time to focus on any weaknesses that they could overcome.
By the time district play hit the team was ready to take on their opponents without looking back. Posting victories over Colleyville Heritage, Denton Ryan, Lake Dallas, Argyle, Birdville, and more, the team posted 12 shut-out victories during regular season play. So far this season, the team has held their opponents to a combined 23 goals while scoring 102 of their own.
Through playoffs, Grapevine has ended the seasons of Joshua (4-0), Justin Northwest (6-2), Midlothian (3-2 in overtime play), Abilene (3-1), and Wichita Falls Rider (4-0). Led by Samantha Lumpkin, Theresa McCullough, Rowan Truman, Emma Johnson, Cecila Cerone, Addison Williams, and more, the team can be expected to put up a fight as they enter the state tournament.
The team is expecting a tough matchup against undefeated Smithson Valley. They will have to remain focused and maintain control of the game from early on against this squad, but it's not impossible. Fans can expect the Lady Mustangs to do everything it takes to make it to the championship game.
▲Frisco Lady Raccoons (22-2-2, 11-2-1)
Frisco ISD Athletics
Thursday, April 13 at 12:00 p.m.
The Lady Raccoons have been working hard this season to show that they have everything it takes to be (and beat) the best of the best. After opening their season with a 1-1 draw against Austin Lake Travis, the team went on to beat the rest of their preseason opponents including Frisco Heritage, McKinney North, Garland Lakeview Centennial, and more.
Entering district play on a high, the Lady Raccoons dropped only two games and drew once while defeating the rest of their opponents. Defeating the likes of Carrollton R.L. Turner, The Colony, Frisco Wakeland, Frisco Lone Star, and more. Frisco has shut-out 14 teams this season while allowing only 14 goals to be scored against them.
Through playoffs, the team has ended the seasons of Frisco Liberty, Dallas White, Dallas Wilson, McKinney North, and Frisco Reedy. As the team prepares to take on Georgetown in their UIL Class 5A State Semifinal matchup, fans can expect them to put up a hard fight. Georgetown won't be an easy matchup, but the team is strong and continues to set the tone match after match. Fans can expect to see the Lady Raccoons fight hard to punch their ticket to the state finals!
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