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STATE SEMIFINALS: Colleyville Heritage prepped for Pflugerville Hendrickson
After a long season of hard work, the Colleyville Heritage Lady Panthers are reaping their benefit. As the team heads into the state semifinals this week, VYPE DFW takes a look at just what fans can expect from this squad!
So Far This Season
Led by the likes of Juliana Grider, Lauren Whitcraft, Brooke Phillips, Brianna Salaices, Kyra Dolgin, Kaia Drese, and others, the team secured several big moments throughout the regular season. Opening the season with 18 unanswered goals in four consecutive shut-outs over non-district opponents (The Colony, 4-0; Frisco Reedy, 3-0; Frisco, 5-0; Lake Belton, 5-0), the team went on to continue their streak of near-excellence through their non-district schedule as they plowed into district play.
Once in district play, the Lady Panthers posted several outstanding victories over opponents like Grapevine (4-0), Denton (6-0), Argyle (6-0), Denton Ryan (6-1), and others. With a 13-0-1 district record, the team finished in the first-place spot of their district standings; securing a great position into the playoffs.
Once in the playoffs, the Colleyville Heritage athletes channeled their talents to continue getting out ahead. Outscoring their playoff opponents by a combined 22-4, the team sent Midlothian Heritage, Azle, Midlothian, Amarillo, and Wichita Falls Rider packing as they punched their ticket to the state tournament.
What to Expect
In the program's fourth appearance at the tournament, fans can expect this team to do everything possible to make it to the gold-medal match. Their last (and only) title coming 25 years ago (1999), the Lady Panthers are looking to set the tone early and put forth a strong effort. As the team gears up to face Pflugerville Hendrickson, fans can be certain that they are going to see this team step onto the field with fire; looking to secure their place in the state-title match.
The game is set to begin at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 11th at Birkelback Field in Georgetown, Texas!
Colleyville Heritage amps up season, heads to playoffs
After a rough season last year followed by a loss in the bi-district round of playoffs, the Colleyville Heritage Lady Panthers amped up their approach to the game and posted one of the program's best seasons yet. As they look toward the playoffs with high hopes, VYPE DFW takes a look into the season and just what fans can expect in post-season play
Regular Season Play
Boasting an undefeated record this season (18-0-2 overall, 13-0-1 in district play), the team put the pedal to the metal as they took off from the very beginning. Securing big non-district victories over the likes of The Colony, Frisco Reedy, Frisco, Plano East, and Belton, fans knew the Lady Panthers had something special up their sleeves for district play.
In the first three games, Colleyville Heritage racked up 16 goals while not allowing any in shut-out victories over Grapevine (4-0), Denton (6-0), and Argyle (6-0). Through the rest of district play, the team continued to post large victories over Lake Dallas (6-1, 10-1), Richland (5-0), Denton Ryan (11-1), and others while outscoring their district opponents by a combined 78-9. With a powerful performance each time they stepped onto the field, the team finished at the top of their district standings ready to pounce into post-season play.
What's Ahead
With an impeccable record and dominant performances throughout the regular season, the Lady Panthers have established themselves as formidable contenders heading into the playoffs. Their commanding victories over both non-district and district opponents demonstrate their strength and readiness for the postseason challenge. Fans eagerly anticipate their relentless pursuit of success as they carry their momentum into the playoffs, poised to make a significant impact as they battle to make it to the state tournament.
Their first playoff game is scheduled against Midlothian Heritage on Tuesday, March 26 with a start time of 6:00 p.m. at Midlothian ISD Stadium!