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PREVIEW: Wylie East gears up for Sachse
Wylie East and Sachse are headed for a week five district matchup against each other. Wylie East is undefeated so far this season and looking to continue their hot streak while Sachse is looking to improve their record. VYPE DFW takes a look at these two teams and what fans can expect heading into this district matchup:
Wylie East Raiders (3-0, 1-0)
Wylie East is off to another hot start this season. The team has posted big victories against their opponents while allowing only 27 points combined in three games. First, the Raiders had a hard-fought 14-13 victory over Richardson Berkner before posting a 49-0 shut-out victory over Grand Prairie. Last week, Wylie East secured a convincing 58-14 win over Garland Naaman Forest.
As the team looks to continue their hot streak, Raiders fans can look to dominant athletes putting in the work to be successful on and off the field. Kason Atkins, Michael Henderson, Howard Fisher IV, Keveyon Thorne, Amarean Porter, Alex Ainsworth, and others help lead this offense through key moments while Zach Loftus, Sean Berry, Ki'Neal Reed, Jamal Olford, Kory Boyd, and others lead the defense to powerful stops each week.
Sachse Mustangs (2-2, 2-0)
Dropping both of their non-district games shouldn't leave fans looking passed the Sachse Mustangs this season. The team showed a drive and focus through both non-district matchups. Week one saw a tough 44-41 battle against Coppell while week two saw an intense competition against Prosper (49-13). With a fresh breath of air and determination to enter district play strong, the Mustangs defeated Garland Lakeview Centennial in a convincing 31-7 victory. Last week, the team hosted Rowlett where they posted another huge victory (45-7).
Having allowed only 14 points against them against district opponents, the team is looking to battle hard against Wylie East. The offense is led by Kaliq Lockett who has averaged over 150 receiving yards per game, Brenden George, Kendrick Hanks Jr., Brendon Haygood, Joshua Ridge, Robbie Rothrock, and more. Ready to score early and often, this offense is focused on the game ahead. The defense is led by Sean Davault, Vashon Brunswick, Cory Bennett, and more.
What To Expect
Last season, Wylie East defeated Sachse 45-17 en route to a 7-1 district record and a finish at the top of their district standings. The Raiders will be looking to continue showcasing their strength as they take on Sachse. Sachse is looking to display their talent against a tough opponent. Fans can expect an intense matchup against these two opponents.
Kick-off is slated for 7 p.m. on Friday night at Wylie ISD Stadium.
District Preview: Sachse volleyball is amped up
After an incredible 2022-23 season that ended with the Lady Mustangs at the top of their district with an undefeated district record (16-0), Sachse is amped up and ready to give it their all throughout the rest of their district schedule. VYPE DFW dives into their season so far
Non-District Play
Through non-district play, the Lady Mustangs posted a 14-11 record. Defeating the likes of Frisco Heritage, Dallas Wilson, Forney, Denton Braswell, and more, the team was able to secure big moments that continued to encourage them and power them through valuable learning moments on the court. Led by tough athletes like Sakiah Logan, Kate Romo, Kaelynn Simms, Cate Tempelmeyer, Abigail Jesmer, Taber Torres, Favor Anyanqu, Scarlette Young, and more, the team has proven their ability to regroup in tough situations and bounce back to be better than before.
District
With a taste of district play already, the team has posted a 2-1 record so far. Defeating Garland Naaman Forest (3-0) and North Garland (3-0), the Lady Mustangs are fired up for anything. The team has a drive and a playing style that shows nearly unmatched focus on the court. As fans continue to watch the Lady Mustangs power through their season, they can expect Sachse to post more strong victories over many of their opponents. The team is set to faceoff against Lakeview Centennial next in front of a home crowd on Friday, September 8th.