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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
Seeking a Repeat: Flower Mound Marcus Girls Soccer Ready for Playoffs
After bringing the title home last season, the Flower Mound Marcus Lady Marauders have been focusing their energy into creating another great season for the program. As they gear up to break into the playoffs, VYPE DFW takes a look at their season so far and what fans can expect as they battle forward:
Regular Season Play
Starting their season off with several strong victories over tough opponents, the Lady Marauders showcased their ability to remain at the top. Opening the season with two big victories over Arlington Martin (3-0) and Midlothian (5-0), the team knew they had what it took to take down big opponents. Through non-district play, athletes like Bry Russell, Aubrey Tipton, Dylan Howard, Ella Dunn, Savannah Wylie, Emma Fioretti, and others helped sharpen the program's skill on the field while taking down the likes of Montverde Academy (4-0), Midland (8-0), Harlingen (5-0), and more.
Despite opening district play with two losses and a draw, the team was able to dust off and prepare to continue their season with resiliency and a focused spirit. Posting necessary victories over Plano West (2-0), Plano (5-0), Plano East (7-1), Lewisville (7-0), and others, the Lady Marauders finished fourth in their district standings with a 7-4-3 district record (13-6-4 overall). Securing a playoff spot, the team knew the had to prepare for excellence into the postseason.
What's Ahead
The team is focused on their first playoff game this season as they gear up to take on a tough Allen squad. Given their strong start against formidable opponents and their ability to rally after hard-fought moments, the Lady Marauders are poised to bring a high level of resilience and strategic gameplay into the game against Allen. The team's depth and versatility is a testament to their capacity to secure decisive victories proving that the Lady Marauders are well-prepared to contend with the pressure and intensity that define their upcoming playoff match.
Scheduled to get underway at 6 p.m., the team will face Allen at McKinney ISD Stadium on Monday, March 25.