In the top 5 of the VYPE DFW 5A Preseason Football Rankings, the Lancaster Tigers have zero doubts headed into the 2023-24 season. With what could be one of their best seasons yet, VYPE DFW takes a deeper dive into the program and what fans can expect this fall!
REWIND
Last season, the Tigers started off strong with two big victories over Dallas Skyline (25-0) and eventual back-to-back state champions South Oak Cliff (21-3). After a loss to Denton Guyer in their final non-district game of the season, Lancaster was able to regroup and build back on their earlier success. Entering district with a 74-4 victory over McKinney North, fans knew that this team was going to be special.
With more district victories over Tyler (55-9), Forney (56-6), West Mesquite (68-7), and more, the team finished second in their district standings with a 6-1 district record. As they headed into playoffs, the defeated Kingwood Park (47-14) before falling in a hard-fought 30-27 loss in overtime to a tough Frisco Reedy squad.
LOOKING AHEAD
As athletes like Ti'Erick Martin, Joseph Hairston, Kameron Robinson, Kewan Lacy, Dmetrio Mendez, Corian Gipson, Kaleb Garrett, Dewaylynn Ross, Markel Porter, and more prepare to take on the 2023-24 season, fans can expect nothing but a strive for excellence out of this squad. The team has grit and determination like never before seen and will do anything it takes to make a stronger push into playoffs.
Opening their schedule on Friday, August 25th against Dallas Skyline, the team expects to start off on the right foot in non-district play before entering their district schedule on September 14th on the road against McKinney North.