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REGIONAL SEMIFINALS PREVIEW: Allen Lady Eagles vs. Southlake Carroll Lady Dragons
It's going to be a showdown of powerhouses on Friday as the Allen Lady Eagles take on the Southlake Carroll Lady Dragons in the UIL Class 6A Region I Regional Semifinals. Both teams have posted an incredible season so far and are looking to continue making their way to the state tournament. VYPE DFW breaks down the teams and what fans can expect heading into their Friday match-up!
Allen Lady Eagles (21-2-3, 9-2-1)
The Lady Eagles finished second in their district this season- just behind an incredible Prosper team. With an 86% winning percentage and 13 of their games this season being shut-out victories, Allen has outscored their opponents by a combined 87 goals. The Lady Eagles posted big wins over the likes of Plano West, V.R. Eaton, Rockwall, Little Elm, Denton Guyer, McKinney and more en route to playoffs.
So far in playoffs, Allen has allowed only two goals against them. The Lady Eagles have ended the playoff runs of Coppell (3-1), South Grand Prairie (6-0), and most recently McKinney Boyd (2-1).
Southlake Carroll Lady Dragons (18-1-4, 10-0-2)
The Lady Dragons finished district play with an undefeated district record. The team posted seven shut-out victories against their district opponents and have 10 shut-outs total this season. With a strong offensive attack on their opponents, the Lady Dragons have outscored each of their opponents this season by a combined 74 goals.
So far in playoffs, Southlake Carroll has allowed only one goal while scoring 16 of their own. The Lady Dragons have defeated Fort Worth Chisholm Trail (7-0), Frenship (3-1), and Odessa Permian (6-0)
What To Expect:
Allen is going to come into the game with a strong offensive attack. The Lady Eagles have shown all season that their offense is quick-paced and ready to set a steady tone throughout the entire game. The team is steady and can be expected to build off of what they start with. Southlake Carroll has one of the strongest defenses in the metroplex, though. With the ability to shut down attacking offenses and give their own offense a chance to score early, the Lady Dragons always start strong. The game is going to come down to smart defensive play. If Allen pick apart Southlake Carroll's defense, they might be able to put a stop to the Lady Dragons' run. If Southlake Carroll can keep pace with a fast Allen offense, they might be able to put a stop to Allen's run.
Fans should expect an intense game. The game is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. on Friday, April 8th at McKinney ISD Stadium.
REGIONAL QUARTERFINAL PREVIEW: Plano vs. Allen boys soccer
With three rounds of playoffs in the books, state games are just around the corner. Before teams can get to that point, though, they still have a bit left to play! UIL Class 6A Region I soccer is slated to see some of the best teams in the state face off for their chances to continue chasing a title. With two great seasons behind them, Allen and Plano are set to face-off on Friday, April 1st. So, what can fans expect from this regional quarterfinals matchup?
Plano Wildcats (16-4-3, 8-3-3)
Finishing at the top of their district this season, the Wildcats have made sure to leave no stone unturned. Dropping only three games in district play, Plano has been led to success with smart offensive play. With 10 shut-outs to their name, the Wildcats entered playoffs strong- ready to prove everything that they are. The team has come out victorious over some of the strongest teams in the area including Garland, Rowlett, Hebron, Plano West, and more. In playoffs, Plano ended runs for Denton Guyer and Lake Highlands.
Allen Eagles (16-4-2, 9-1-2)
The Eagles finished in the first place spot in their district with a77% win percentage. The team posted big wins over the likes of North Mesquite, South Garland, Prosper, Denton Braswell, and more en route to playoffs. Led by Matios Nebiyou and Rocky Otzizul, the Eagles have outscored their opponents by a combined 26 goals. Their ability to take a strong lead has helped the Eagles defeat Coppell and Irving so far in playoffs.
What To Expect:
Allen is on a mission to get back to where they were last season. Because of that- they are willing to pull out all the stops during the regional quarterfinals. Fans can expect to see the Eagles play with sharp-witted defense against Plano's offense. Plano is ready to prove that they have what it takes to take down a team with the reputation that Allen has. Last season, Plano fell in the first round of playoffs. This season, they've taken each game by storm.
Fans can expect to see a hard-fought match. Although Allen is consistent and typically prepared to succeed, the Eagles might underestimate the power of Plano. Plano has proven to be just as consistent as Allen all season and may just have some tricks up their sleeves still! The match is set to begin at 7 p.m. at Children's Health Stadium in Prosper.