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VYPE DFW Girls Soccer Game of the Week Preview: Flower Mound v. Byron Nelson (6A-D1 Region 1 Semis)
With a dominant 6-0 win over Richardson on Monday, Flower Mound has already surpassed last year’s postseason mark, advancing to the UIL 6A Region 1 Semifinals.
Under head coach Misail Tsapos, the Jaguars (14-4-1) enter the regional round ranked No. 8 in Texas, per MaxPreps.
Their playoff statement began in the first round with a dramatic 3-2 overtime comeback against Dallas powerhouse Allen, following a third-place finish in District 5-6A.
Flower Mound's success is built on a stifling defense, anchored by senior goalkeeper Addison Huber, which has allowed just one goal per game on average.
Complementing that back line is a high-powered attack (68 goals in 19 games), led by senior Alyssa Young—who netted the game-sealer against Allen—alongside Brooklyn Gray (So.), Riley Olsen (Sr.), and Jaylynn Traver (So.). Now just two wins away from a state tournament berth, the Jaguars aim to reclaim their 2021 championship form.
Their opponent, Byron Nelson (15-2-2), enters the semifinals fresh off key playoff victories over Mansfield (4-1) and Permian (3-1).
The Bobcats, led by head coach Scott Burke, also finished third in their district (4-6A) and have now reached the third round for the third consecutive year.
Byron Nelson has thrived with a balanced approach, boasting a disciplined defense that has conceded just 15 goals in 19 games while producing 63 goals on the attacking end.
Expect senior standouts Nadia Ortiz (MF), Sophia Moore (F/MF), Tano Uzezi-Itesa (F), Taylor Ketler (D), and Zino Uzezi-Itesa (D) to play pivotal roles in this crucial matchup.
These two Dallas-area contenders will battle on Friday (7:00 PM) at Tommy Briggs Stadium, for a coveted spot in the Regional Finals. Stay tuned to see who takes the next step toward a state title.
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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