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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.
SEMIFINALS PREVIEW: Grapevine vs. Wakeland
The Grapevine Lady Mustangs and the Frisco Wakeland Lady Wolverines are set to face off in a semifinal match on Tuesday evening. Before they meet, let's take a look at what got each team to this level.
Grapevine Lady Mustangs
The Lady Mustangs have been a force to be reckoned with all season. Going nearly undefeated in district play to finish first in their district, Grapevine has posted a 24-2-2 overall record (13-1 in district) this season. The Lady Mustangs have posted big wins this season over the likes of Justin Northwest, Denton Ryan, Richland, Lake Dallas, and more.
Grapevine has outscored their opponents by 92 goals so far this season. After a 3-1 win over Amarillo last week, the Lady Mustangs are coming into the semifinals on a 16 game win-streak.
Wakeland Lady Wolverines
The Lady Wolverines have shown no signs of quitting as they've moved through this season. Wakeland has posted a 19-2-3 overall record with an 85% win percentage en route to one of their best seasons yet. This season, the Lady Wolverines have posted 16 shutout wins, four of which came in the playoffs.
After a hard-fought 2-1 win in double overtime over a previously undefeated Highland Park team last week, the Lady Wolverines are coming into the semifinals matchup on a high. Wakeland has a fire that has not been able to be tamed on a 12 game win streak.
What To Expect
Grapevine's defense has shown its strength all season. It has been no different in the playoffs. Both teams have shown that they have what it takes offensively. Both teams are sure to put up a fight for the right to play at the state championship game this weekend.
The match is set to begin Tuesday, April 13 at 7 p.m. at Bronco Stadium in Denton.