The Grapevine Lady Mustangs have been consistently one of the best teams in the Dallas-Fort Worth area when it comes to their soccer program. Appearing in six state tournaments (2015, '16, '18', '21, '22, '23) and winning the title last season, the squad is looking to secure another spot at the tournament for the fourth consecutive season. VYPE DFW takes a look at the team:
Rewind
Posting an impressive 12-3-2 overall record last season (12-0-2 in district play), the Lady Mustangs convincingly dominated the field. Beginning their season with a couple of losses to Frisco Wakeland (3-2) and Dripping Springs (3-2) didn't deter this team from putting forth the effort necessary to take back control of the reins. Their only other loss of the season was still early in non-district play against a tough Byron Nelson team (4-0). Through the rest of non-district play, the team posted plenty of victories over the likes of Liberty Hill (2-1), Stratford (3-1), Belton (1-0), Palo Duro (8-0), South Grand Prairie (3-0), and more before entering district play.
In district play, the team didn't lose any of their games. Opening with a draw to Birdville, the Lady Mustangs were able to focus their efforts on the rest of their schedule as they went on to defeat Denton Ryan (4-0, 8-0), Lake Dallas (2-0, 4-1), Denton (8-0), Colleyville Heritage (5-1), and others en route to the playoffs. Finishing at the top of their district, the team was able to enter the playoffs with high confidence.
Securing hard-fought victories over Joshua, Justin Northwest, Midlothian, Abilene, Wichita Falls Rider, Smithson Valley, and eventually Frisco in the state title match, the Lady Mustangs capped their season with a crown and the program's first state title.
This Season
Graduating more than a handful of seniors, Grapevine is still looking at bringing back several talented athletes. Sienna Alexander, Rowan Truman, Haley Jones, Mariah Segovia, Laney Drysdale, Emily Ihrig, Caroline Martin, Isabella Lastinger, Jaidyn Gigowski, and others, this squad is prepared to take on the toughest situations and power through them.
The team's first matchup is against Forney after the new year. Looking to open up on a high note and set the tone early in the season, the fans can expect a tough district run for the Lady Mustangs. Facing down the likes of Dallas Wilson, Celina, Tomball, Amarillo, and more, non-district play will get them more than ready for district where they will play against Denton Ryan, Richland, Denton, and more looking for another playoff appearance-- and another state title.