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The reigning UIL-6A State Champs, Prosper Eagles, will aim to go back-to-back this Winter
THE ECHELON: VYPE DFW 2024 Preseason Soccer Rankings; Prosper, Flower Mound, Wakeland begin on top
It's almost that time of year again.
As the Fall season reaches its closing stages, we're now making our way back to the pitch as teams prepare to make another run for Georgetown.
Regarding the Dallas-Fort Worth area, the city featured several boys programs that reached the State level this past April -- namely Flower Mound, Wakeland, and Midlothian, with the latter ultimately claiming a championship.
While those squads are primed for a return to Birkelbach Field, the likes of Prosper, Mesquite, Keller, Walnut Grove, and Panther Creek (4A) are just some of the names who will look to throw their hat in the ring.
On the girls' side, Prosper and Wakeland took the State crown last Winter, in Class 6A and 5A, respectively, with Colleyville Heritage (5A) coming in a close second.
Given the targets on their backs, there's going to be plenty of resistance -- from teams such as Flower Mound, Southlake Carroll, FM Marcus, Wylie East, and Hebron -- in their mission to go back-to-back.
With the first kick-off rapidly approaching, these are the most elite squads, in our view, for DFW audiences to be aware of entering 2025.
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VYPE DFW BOYS PRESEASON TOP-10 (Class 6A-4A)
*Last section indicates 2024 result (W-L-T)
1. Flower Mound Jaguars (6A) -- 23-3-2 (UIL-6A State Runner-Ups)
2. Prosper Eagles (6A) -- 20-4-1 (Regional Semifinalists)
3. Wakeland Wolverines (5A) -- 19-6-3 (UIL-5A State Runner-Ups)
4. Midlothian Panthers (5A) -- 25-2-3 (UIL-5A State Champions)
5. Mesquite Skeeters (6A) -- 15-4-3 (Area Finalists)
6. Keller Indians (6A) -- 15-3-4 (Area Finalists)
7. Walnut Grove Wildcats (5A) -- 16-3-5 (Regional Quarterfinalists)
8. Allen Eagles (6A) -- 20-4 (Regional Quarterfinalists)
9. Panther Creek Panthers (4A) -- 18-9 (Region III-4A Finalists)
10. Grand Prairie Gophers (6A) -- 15-3-4 (Bi-District Finalists)
Honorable Mentions:
6A -- Coppell, Duncanville, Mesquite Horn, Dallas Skyline, Lake Highlands, Rockwall, Wylie
5A -- Denton Ryan, West Mesquite, McKinney North, Denton, Highland Park, Fossil Ridge
4A -- Diamond Hill-Jarvis, Lake Dallas, Castleberry, North Dallas
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VYPE DFW GIRLS PRESEASON TOP-10 (Class 6A-4A)
1. Prosper Eagles (6A) -- 26-2-2 (UIL-6A State Champions)
2. Wakeland Wolverines (5A) -- 26-0-2 (UIL-5A State Champions)
3. Flower Mound Jaguars (6A) -- 16-2-2 (Area Finalists)
4. Colleyville Heritage Panthers (5A) -- 24-1-2 (UIL-5A State Runner Ups)
5. Southlake Carroll Dragons (6A) -- 24-1-1 (Regional Semifinalists)
6. Hebron Hawks (6A) -- 18-4-4 (Regional Quarterfinalists)
7. Wylie East Raiders (6A) -- 25-2 (Region II-6A Finalists)
8. FM Marcus Marauders (6A) -- 17-7-4 (Region I-6A Finalists)
9. Highland Park Scots (5A) -- 18-4-3 (Area Finalists in 6A)
10. Waxahachie Life Mustangs (4A) -- 27-4-1 (Region I-4A Finalists)
Honorable Mentions:
6A -- Coppell, Rockwall, Duncanville, Allen, Garland Sachse, Wylie, Lake Highlands, Byron Nelson
5A -- Walnut Grove, Argyle, Midlothian, Frisco Reedy, Lucas Lovejoy, Frisco Lone Star, Grapevine, Fossil Ridge
4A -- Panther Creek, Lake Dallas, Sunnyvale, Decatur
Hunting for another title: Flower Mound Lady Jaguars prep for playoffs
Finishing first in their district standings, the Lady Jaguars faced tough opponents this season-- quite possibly some of the toughest in the Dallas-Fort Worth area if not the entire state. Hosting incredible athletes like Haley Peek, Maddie Cantrell, Avery Cooper, Addison Huber, Maya Cordova, Berkeley Morey, and others, this team can be expected to make another deep playoff push as they hunt for the program's third state title.
Regular Season Play
Throughout non-district play, the Lady Jaguars showcased incredible effort on the field-- taking down each of the opponents that would prepare them for a tough district schedule, Flower Mound allowed only two goals against them in four games while defeating Arlington Martin, Allen, Frisco Reedy, and Byron Nelson.
Prepped and ready to take on their district schedule, the Lady Jaguars dropped just one game the entire season-- a tough 4-0 loss against Hebron. Learning from every teachable moment possible, Flower Mound outscored their district opponents by a combined 56-11 as they posted a 11-1-2 district record (15-1-2 overall). Through district play, the team took down strong opponents like Plano West, Coppell, Flower Mound Marcus, and more en route to the playoffs.
What's Ahead
With state titles in 2016 and 2021, the team is on the hunt for the program's third title. Looking to shut down any opponent that stands in their way, Flower Mound could be one of the toughest teams to emerge into 6A playoffs from the DFW-area. Playing with not only fire, but resiliency, the Lady Jaguars are quick to get ahead and stay ahead anytime they are on the field. These athletes can be expected to stay focused as they enter the playoffs.
The team's first game in the playoffs is schedule against McKinney Boyd at McKinney ISD Stadium on Tuesday, March 26 at 7:30 p.m. Be sure you catch these ladies in action as they prepare to take on their opponents!