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Ready to win: Mansfield Lady Tigers
Despite falling to The Woodlands deep in playoffs last year, the Mansfield Lady Tigers posted a season to be proud of. This season, they are appearing in the Regional Tournament for the second-straight year. The Lady Tigers are more than prepared to win and keep pushing forward. VYPE DFW dives into what fans can expect going forward in Mansfield's Regional Quarterfinal matchup with Klein.
This season, Mansfield has had the mentality to leave everything they have on the field. In doing so, the Lady Tigers have not only found themselves in playoffs, but they have also found themselves excelling against their opponents. The Lady Tigers finished second in their district this season while posting a 13-1 district record. Outscoring their opponents by a combined 107-13 so far this season, the Lady Tigers have proven that their defense is up for any challenge.
So far in playoffs, Mansfield has allowed only one goal against them while ending the seasons of Temple (7-0), Mesquite Horn (3-1 in double overtime), and Belton (1-0). Next up, the Lady Tigers are headed to take on a strong Klein (20-3-2) team. Fans can expect Mansfield to be explosive. Although Klein is known for having amazing athletes that get the job done, the Lady Tigers are in it to win it this season. Mansfield's defense is tough enough to shut down a good offense- to include Klein's. If their defense can get the job done in the backfield, their offense will have a path paved towards success.
The game is set to begin at 11 a.m. on Friday, April 8th at Kelly Reeves Athletic Complex in Austin, Texas.
SEMIFINALS PREVIEW: Mansfield Timberview heads back to San Antonio
After winning state titles in 2017 and 2019, Mansfield Timberview is back in San Antonio for the UIL Class 5A boys basketball state tournament. The Wolves faced a tough schedule, but through their effort made it clear that they were going to accept nothing less than a tournament appearance. VYPE DFW takes a look at their season and what to expect:
Season In Review
After being knocked out of the playoffs last season by Amarillo, Mansfield Timberview came into this season on a mission. The Wolves posted only one loss during district play as they finished at the top of their district. With victories over the likes of Seguin, Crowley, Everman, Burleson Centennial, and more, Mansfield Timberview had their eyes on the prize en route to playoffs. Led by seniors Jared Washington, Donovon O'Day, and Chendall Weaver, the Wolves have outscored their opponents by nearly 600 points this season.
During playoffs, Mansfield Timberview defeated Fort Worth Southwest, Grapevine, Mansfield Legacy, Chapin, and most recently- Amarillo. In the revenge match against Amarillo, Mansfield Timberview played strong defense as they posted the 68-59 victory.
A Look Ahead- What to Expect
Mansfield Timberview (35-4) is headed into the state semifinals matchup against Boerne-Champion (33-6). While the Wolves have seen this stage before, this is a first time for Boerne-Champion. With Weaver coming into the game after scoring 28 points against Amarillo, it's safe to say the Wolves have prepared for this all season. Led by the senior trio, the Wolves shouldn't have a tough time putting up a fight against Boerne-Champion. Expect to see smart playing from the Wolves as they use their togetherness to continue pushing towards the state title game.