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STATE SEMIFINALS: Grapevine heads back to the state tournament
For the first time in seven seasons, the Grapevine Mustangs baseball program is making their way back to the UIL Baseball State Tournament. As the team prepares to take on Leander Rouse, VYPE DFW takes a look at their season so far!
So Far
With only five losses to their name this season, the Mustangs have made it their mission to take down the opponents that get in their way of success this year. Posting a 38-5 overall record (13-1 in district play), the team has recorded an outstanding 88% winning percentage while outscoring their opponents by a combined 240 runs so far this season. Their run of excellence began early this year as they started their season with a statement 13-1 victory over Cigarroa in non-district play.
Moving through their non-district opponents and focusing on district, the team powered through as they took down the likes of Birdbille, Denton Ryan, Lake Dallas, Argyle, Denton, and more; securing their spot in the playoffs with the hopes of making it a deep run. So far, the team has been able to showcase a dominant style of play over the likes of Mansfield Timberview, Justin Northwest, Wichita Falls Rider, Lubbock-Cooper, and, most recently, Argyle in order to set their sights on the state tournament.
What to Expect
The team is hunting for a semifinal victory as they enter the state tournament against a tough Leander Rouse team that boasts a 34-9 overall record. Led by the likes of Zackary Goldstein, Brenton Lee, Colin Park, Luke Schreyer, Luke Bajaj, Blaine Swartz, and other talented athletes, the Mustangs have what it takes to put in a strong effort. Looking to play with smooth defense while the offense makes timely hits, Grapevine fans can expect this squad to do whatever it takes to make it to the next stage of the tournament-- the finals!
STATE SEMIFINALS: Lovejoy gears up for Magnolia West
With a full season under their belts, the Lucas Lovejoy Leopards' baseball team has punched their ticket to the UIL Baseball State Tournament. In the program's first-ever appearance at the state tournament, Lovejoy is looking to bring home a ring and is willing to do whatever it takes to make that goal a reality for themselves. VYPE DFW takes a look at the team's season so far:
So Far
Starting off the season with several strong non-district victories, the Lovejoy Leopards were able to set the tone of excellence for the year. Defeating tough opponents like Frisco Wakeland, Prosper Walnut Grove, McKinney Boyd, and more, the Leopards used every moment as a learning opportunity to get set for a district schedule that was sure to see not only tough opponents, but opportunities for growth.
Through district play, Lovejoy posted an undefeated 12-0 record and finished the regular season as the top of their district standings. Dylan Sears, Grant Harlan, Kyle Branch, Braden Smith, Reese Ogden, Beau Maddux, Jackson LaTorre, and other athletes played key roles in taking down the likes of Melissa, Greenville, Sherman, Denison, Princeton, Plano East, and more in a dominating fashion; securing their spot in post-season play. In the post-season, the team showed up and showed out against Red Oak, Porter, Hallsville, Frisco, and, most recently, Forney keeping their goal of making it to the state tournament in mind.
What To Expect
With a 29-7-2 overall record, a 78% winning percentage, and having outscored their opponents by over a combined 144 runs this season, the Leopards aren't slowing down as they enter the state tournament. The team is set to take on a tough Magnolia West; who boasts a 26-14-1 overall record and has utilized the art of resiliency to help guide them through the postseason.
Fans can expect Lovejoy to continue on a dominant streak as they look to come out strong early in the game in order to take control and seal the deal; punching their way into the state finals.