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REGIONAL SEMIFINALS PREVIEW: Allen Lady Eagles vs. Southlake Carroll Lady Dragons
It's going to be a showdown of powerhouses on Friday as the Allen Lady Eagles take on the Southlake Carroll Lady Dragons in the UIL Class 6A Region I Regional Semifinals. Both teams have posted an incredible season so far and are looking to continue making their way to the state tournament. VYPE DFW breaks down the teams and what fans can expect heading into their Friday match-up!
Allen Lady Eagles (21-2-3, 9-2-1)
The Lady Eagles finished second in their district this season- just behind an incredible Prosper team. With an 86% winning percentage and 13 of their games this season being shut-out victories, Allen has outscored their opponents by a combined 87 goals. The Lady Eagles posted big wins over the likes of Plano West, V.R. Eaton, Rockwall, Little Elm, Denton Guyer, McKinney and more en route to playoffs.
So far in playoffs, Allen has allowed only two goals against them. The Lady Eagles have ended the playoff runs of Coppell (3-1), South Grand Prairie (6-0), and most recently McKinney Boyd (2-1).
Southlake Carroll Lady Dragons (18-1-4, 10-0-2)
The Lady Dragons finished district play with an undefeated district record. The team posted seven shut-out victories against their district opponents and have 10 shut-outs total this season. With a strong offensive attack on their opponents, the Lady Dragons have outscored each of their opponents this season by a combined 74 goals.
So far in playoffs, Southlake Carroll has allowed only one goal while scoring 16 of their own. The Lady Dragons have defeated Fort Worth Chisholm Trail (7-0), Frenship (3-1), and Odessa Permian (6-0)
What To Expect:
Allen is going to come into the game with a strong offensive attack. The Lady Eagles have shown all season that their offense is quick-paced and ready to set a steady tone throughout the entire game. The team is steady and can be expected to build off of what they start with. Southlake Carroll has one of the strongest defenses in the metroplex, though. With the ability to shut down attacking offenses and give their own offense a chance to score early, the Lady Dragons always start strong. The game is going to come down to smart defensive play. If Allen pick apart Southlake Carroll's defense, they might be able to put a stop to the Lady Dragons' run. If Southlake Carroll can keep pace with a fast Allen offense, they might be able to put a stop to Allen's run.
Fans should expect an intense game. The game is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. on Friday, April 8th at McKinney ISD Stadium.
Southlake Carroll Lady Dragons won't go down without a fight
A UIL state championship followed by a halted season due to a global pandemic: Southlake Carroll girls soccer is looking to make up for lost time as they fight through their district schedule.
"We've been training a lot, wearing our masks, and social distancing as much as we can. When we aren't training, we're team building," said senior Morgan Quillen in an interview with VYPE DFW earlier this season.
After the interrupted season, the Lady Dragons have been working hard to get back on track this season. Currently ranked in the fifth slot in their district, the Lady Dragons are showing that they aren't willing to go out without a fight. "Our goal this year is to get through the season and get through as many games as we can. It's very unpredictable right now," said junior Hanna Khan.
As an already great program, it's easy to remember the highest moments and want to strive for that feeling again. "[It was] totally surreal. It was one of the most important moments of my life and I'm hoping to do the same thing this year," senior Gabby Jamall said remembering the state championship just two seasons ago.
The Lady Dragons are 5-4-4 this season and 1-2-1 in district play. They still have quite a few games to go. Their next one is Friday at home against Timber Creek at 7:00 pm.