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PLAYOFFS PREVIEW: Arlington Martin gears up for Prosper volleyball
Matches intensify as various teams continue into the Texas High School Volleyball Playoffs. For the Prosper Lady Eagles and Arlington Martin Lady Warriors, fans are anticipating a tough showdown on Friday night. VYPE DFW takes a look into both teams and lays out exactly what fans can expect heading into this round two matchup:
Arlington Martin Lady Warriors (25-12, 14-0)
The Lady Warriors put in the work all season to get to this point. Through non-district play, Arlington Martin went 11-12 with hard-fought victories over Richland, Fort Bend Austin, New Braunfels, Kerrville Tivy, Granbury, and more. As the team headed into district play, they knew they would have to kick it into high-gear as they faced off against tough opponents.
Through district play, the Lady Warriors remained undefeated. In fact, the team dropped only one set against their district opponents all season long. With statement victories over the likes of Arlington Lamar, Grand Prairie, South Grand Prairie, and more, Arlington Martin put themselves on the map and headed into playoffs.
Natalia Newsome, Abby Smith, Brooke Perry, Ashley Awuor, Lauren Adams, Kalei Davis, and other talented athletes lead the charge on the court for the Lady Warriors. Already sending Richardson home last week with a 3-0 sweep, the Lady Warriors are looking to continue their win streak as they face a tough Prosper squad.
Prosper Lady Eagles (33-9, 12-2)
With a 33-9 overall record, the Prosper Lady Eagles went 21-7 in non-district play. Posting outstanding victories over Frisco Independence, Wylie, Grapevine, Frisco Wakeland, Frisco Liberty, Weatherford, Rockwall, and more, the Lady Eagles have been showcasing their talent on the court from the start of the season. Heading into district play, the team was well prepared for anything that was going to be thrown at them.
With the drive to succeed paired with focus and determination, athletes like Ayden Ames, Sydney Thornton, Reese Renfrow, Jayla Jackson, Audrey Hunt, Keely Harrington, Hannah Beauford, Sophie Bridges, and more stepped up during district play and focused on getting their job done. With big-time victories over the likes of Denton Guyer, Denton Braswell, McKinney, Little Elm, Allen, and more, the team dropped only two matches through district play before heading into the playoffs.
So far in playoffs, the Lady Eagles have sent Plano West packing during a round one 3-0 sweep. Prosper looks to pull out all the stop against an Arlington Martin team they have already beaten this season.
What To Expect
Having already faced each other in early August, both teams are willing to do what it takes to make it to the next level. Arlington Martin is looking for revenge after falling 3-0 to Prosper already this season. Knowing what to watch for and on a high from their win streak, the Lady Warriors are going to be a tough squad on the court. On the other hand, Prosper knows what they're doing and is no stranger to a challenge. Resilient and focused, the Lady Eagles can be expected to remain steady throughout the game on Friday with the drive to set the tone early.
The match is set to begin at 6:30 PM on Friday, November 3rd at the neutral site of Hebron High School.
PREVIEW: Prosper Volleyball looks toward strong season
Prosper volleyball has been itching for a state title for a while. With a great season ahead, could this year be exactly what they’re looking for? VYPE DFW takes a look at what’s to come and what fans can expect from the Lady Eagles this fall.
REWIND
After finishing fourth in their district during the 2021-22 season, the team really stepped up their game last season with a 15-0 undefeated district record. Defeating the likes of usual state competitor Lucas Lovejoy to open up their season, the team knew they were special from the get-go. Through district play, the Lady Eagles posted victory after victory over Prosper Rock Hill (3-0), Little Elm (3-0), McKinney Boyd (3-0), Allen (3-0), Denton Guyer (3-1), and more en route to playoffs.
Through playoffs, Prosper took out Flower Mound Marcus (3-1), Lake Highlands (3-1), Plano West (3-1), and Fort Worth Boswell (3-0) with what looked like could be a state championship push. The team fell in a hard-fought 3-1 loss to Keller to end their season.
LOOKING AHEAD
Although the team has many youngsters rejoining, they also have quite a few upperclassman leaders in athletes like liber Sophie Bridges, Riley McFarland, Audrey Hunt, Camilla Cox, Hanna Beauford, and more. With seasoned athletes, Prosper is prepared to be one of the top 6A volleyball teams in the metroplex this season.
The team opened its schedule against a strong Frisco Independence squad and came out on top with a 3-0 victory. After a 3-0 loss to Wylie, it didn't take long for the Lady Eagles to get back on track and learn from their moments on the court. Defeating the likes of Arlington Martin (3-0), Grapevine (3-0), and Frisco Wakeland (3-1) this preseason, Prosper is off to a strong start. Through district play, Prosper can easily be expected to be one of the favorites in their district— if not THE favorite. On the hunt for more, the Lady Eagles have what it takes to make a state title push this season. Their next preseason matchup will be against Frisco Liberty during a tournament on Friday, August 17th. Be sure you catch these ladies in action!