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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.
Mound Showdown: The Marauders gear up for the Jaguars
This week, Flower Mound Marcus sets to take on cross-town rival Flower Mound for another anticipated Mound Showdown. These two teams are looking to improve their record and battle hard on Friday, but what can fans expect to see? VYPE DFW dives into it:
Flower Mound Marcus Marauders (1-3, 1-0)
The Mauraders started their season off in a less-than-ideal fashion. The team opened their season with a 56-24 loss against Highland Park at home. The next game, Flower Mound Marcus traveled to Southlake and fell 57-15 against the Southlake Carroll Dragons. In their third game of the season, the Marauders put up a battle and did everything they could to fight hard against Euless Trinity, but ultimately fell 59-49.
Last week, the Marauders finally secured their first victory of the season as they posted a 34-33 victory in overtime over Hebron for their district opener. Patrick Crayton Jr. helped lead the team to victory while tallying 246 passing yards and three touchdowns. Tyle Hoke, Drew Koster, Ayson McCray Jones, Sheldon Armour, Jess McElroy, and others were also key contributors in the game. Looking to continue strong through district play, Flower Mound Marcus is ready for a battle in Flower Mound on Friday night.
Flower Mound Jaguars (2-2, 0-1)
The Jaguars have secured two victories so far this season-- a season-opening 38-31 victory over Keller Fossil Ridge and a week two 41-21 victory over Lake Highlands. Following their hot start, the team has only been able to scored a combined two points in their other two games-- a 30-7 loss against a tough McKinney team and a 34-7 district opening loss against Lewisville last week.
Led by the likes of Marcus Simpson, Jason Welch, Alex Winkle, Mason Macdonald, Jake Watson, Elliot Trawick, and others, the Jaguars are looking to improve on their record as they enter this week's cross-town rivalry against Flower Mound Marcus.
What To Expect
Last season, Flower Mound Marcus posted a 30-21 victory over the Jaguars and they'll look to defend their champions of the Mound title as they gear up for a Friday night battle. Flower Mound, however, is determined to not only put a stop to the Marauders this season, but to secure their first victory in district play.
Fans can expect a battle to the final whistle in this year's Mound Showdown. Both teams are fired up and ready to improve their schedule while also wanting to take claim to being the best team in Flower Mound. Fans aren't going to want to miss this physical, fast-paced matchup. Kick-off is slated for 7 p.m. at Flower Mound High School.