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REGIONAL QUARTERFINALS PREVIEW: Flower Mound vs. Flower Mound Marcus
In UIL Class 6A Region I girls soccer, there aren't many in the state who are as good at what they do as Dallas-Fort Worth area teams. Heading into the Regional Quarterfinals, fans are about to see an extremely intense matchup between cross-town rivals as the Flower Mound Marcus Lady Marauders take on the Flower Mound Lady Jaguars! So, what exactly can fans expect from these two powerhouse teams?
Flower Mound Marcus Lady Marauders (21-1-3, 9-1-3)
With only one loss to their name, the Lady Marauders posted a first-place finish in their district. The team recorded 13 shut-out victories en route to playoffs while posting a 90% win percentage. The Lady Marauders scored over five goals against their opponents in six games to include a 10-1 victory over Abilene, 8-0 victory over South Grand Prairie, 6-2 victory over Lewisville, and more. Outscoring their opponents by 86 goals combined, the Lady Marauders have made sure anyone who comes into their path knows what they're about. So far in playoffs, Flower Mound Marcus has already defeated Denton Guyer (2-1) and Arlington (5-1).
Flower Mound Lady Jaguars (13-4-3, 7-3-2)
The Lady Jaguars entered playoffs on a four-game win streak. Although the Lady Jaguars finished fourth in their district, the team has done everything they can to show their strengths on the pitch. Flower Mound is comfortable on the field and the team is known for playing hard until the final whistle. With a strong defense, the Lady Jaguars have been able to keep their opponents at bay the entire season. So far in playoffs, the Lady Jags have posted two shut-out victories- the first one a 1-0 victory over Prosper and the second a 6-0 victory over Arlington Martin.
What To Expect:
Headed into the game on Friday, fans can expect a game that is packed-full of action. Both teams have been known for striking often this season. The Lady Marauders have the ability to control the tempo from the gate as Marcus has set the tone in a majority of their games this season. The Lady Jaguars have the ability of a strong offense who is accurate when going head-to-head against strong defenses.
The game is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Friday, April 1st at Dragon Stadium in Southlake.
McKinney Boyd's Daisy Clark (10) moves toward the goal during a game against Denton Braswell on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021 at McKinney Boyd High School. The Boyd Broncos won the game 10-0.
BI-DISTRICT PREVIEW: Flower Mound Marcus and McKinney Boyd
The Flower Mound Marcus Lady Marauders are set to face off against the McKinney Boyd Lady Broncos in a Bi-District playoff matchup that is sure to keep everyone on their toes until the final whistle.
Flower Mound Marcus
The Lady Marauders have the slight upper hand in the match. Coming into the game on a five-game win streak with a 76% win percentage on the season, it should be expected that the team will continue with the consistency they have shown all season. The Lady Marauders posted a 16-3-5 overall record (8-2-4 in district).
Flower Mound Marcus has outscored their opponents by 63 points this season with big wins over schools like Arlington Lamar, Forney, Plano East, Lewisville, Hebron, and more. The Lady Marauders finished district play 2nd in their district with a 5-2 score over Lewisville in a game ended due to weather.
McKinney Boyd
McKinney Boyd comes into the competition sitting in the third-place spot of their district with a 13-6-4 overall record (6-3-3 in district) and a 65% win percentage. The Lady Broncos have battled their opponents all season with huge wins over schools like Denton Guyer, McKinney, and even a 10-0 shutout over Braswell early in district play.
The Lady Broncos have outscored their opponents by 23 points. With a most recent 2-1 loss to Prosper closing out district play, McKinney Boyd might just want the win bad enough to take it right out from under the Lady Marauders.
What To Expect:
Both teams have played with a fire in their hearts all season. This bi-district match-up is going to be one of the best in the Dallas-Fort Worth area this season. The game is set to start at 6:00 p.m. at The Colony High School.