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District Preview: Frisco Wakeland volleyball preps for district opponents
After a successful 2022-23 campaign ended with the Lady Wolverines at the top of their district standings (14-0 district record) and a deep playoff run, Frisco Wakeland volleyball has been working hard to secure another strong season. VYPE DFW dives into the team so far and what fans can expect as they head toward district play!
Non-District So Far
Bursting onto the scene this season, the Frisco Wakeland Lady Wolverines posted three victories to start the season over Rockwall (3-1), Rockwall-Heath (3-0), and Keller (3-2). Despite a handful of losses, Wakeland has been regrouping and bouncing back-- turning every moment into a learning experience on the court. With other victories over Justin Northwest (2-0), Arlington Lamar (2-0), Argyle (2-0), Lucas Lovejoy (3-2), and more, Wakeland has secured a 13-6 record so far. The team has only two more non-district matchups where they will face Lebanon Trail on the road and Denton Guyer at home.
What To Expect
Big things can be expected from the Lady Wolverines as they open district play on Friday, September 8th. The team will travel to play against Frisco Reedy where fans can expect to see them put all of their hard work to the test in this district opener. Poised to be a favorite in their district, this team has what it takes to make another deep playoff run and another top-of-the-standings finish at the end of district play. Jaleah Bauss, Rachel Rasband, Jessica Jones, Eryn Peek, Kealakai Bandy, Bella Wood, Deni McCalmont, and other competitive athletes make up this tenacious squad of Lady Wolverines.
Be sure you catch Wakeland in action this season!
STATE SEMIFINALS PREVIEW: Frisco Wakeland vs. Magnolia girls soccer
For the second season in a row, the Frisco Wakeland Lady Wolverines are in the UIL state tournament. Last season, the Lady Wolverines fell short of a state title, but over the offseason the team was able to regroup and get back to the state tournament. VYPE DFW dives into what fans can expect in the state semifinals.
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With true resiliency, the Lady Wolverines were able to bounce back into their regular dominant style of play. While losing only one game the entire season, Frisco Wakeland recorded an 89% winning percentage. The team posted incredible wins against the likes of Frisco Lone Star, El Paso Eastlake, Frisco Memorial, Frisco Reedy, and more en route to playoffs.
So far in playoffs, the Lady Wolverines have put a stop to Wylie East, Creekview, W.T. White, Midlothian, and Highland Park while allowing only one goal against them. Led by strong athletes like Sophia Pehr, Cori Cochran, Riley Pettigrew, and more the Lady Wolverines have been able to play hard against all of their opponents this season. In the goal, Drew Stover has been a force to be reckoned with.
Fans can expect fast play against Magnolia (24-1-2) during semifinal play. Although Magnolia is a team that has no problem starting strong, Wakeland is on a mission this year. Magnolia can be expected to set the tone early, but Wakeland won't have trouble picking up the pace and meeting them where they're at. The Lady Wolverines can be expected to match the tone set and raise the bar quickly without slowing down in order to make it to the state title game.
The game is scheduled to begin at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 14th at Birkelbach Field in Georgetown, Texas.