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Continuing Excellence: Byron Nelson Hoops Look Strong
Byron Nelson Bobcat basketball has been known to not only hold themselves to a high standard on the court, but to fulfill their goals of being excellent year in and year out. Trophy Club Byron Nelson is on the hunt for a state title appearance and it isn't far fetched to think that they are inching closer and closer to getting there. VYPE DFW takes a look at their season so far and what fans can expect of the Bobcats:
Last season, the Bobcats posted an incredible 11-1 district record to finish their district in the first-place position ahead of Keller and school district rival V.R. Eaton. Byron Nelson made a strong playoff push finishing their season- including a huge 72-70 win in overtime over North Crowley- before falling to state semifinalists Richardson. With a 22-4 overall record last season, Byron Nelson is ready to do the same and maybe even go further this season.
So far this season, Byron Nelson has posted a 70% winning percentage and a 14-6 overall schedule (1-0 in district play). The team has posted big wins over the likes of Arlington Lamar, Dallas Adams, Justin Northwest, Euless Trinity, Timber Creek, and more. Led by juniors Finley Bizjack and Conner Lindsey as well as senior Jakob Zenon, the Bobcats can be expected to have strong scoring throughout district play and into playoffs. Bizjack currently averages 23.1 points per game while Lindsey averages 10.2 and Zenon averages 12.9.
As the team works through their district schedule, fans can expect to see a strong playoff push with fast-paced offense and a strong defense to keep up with their opponents. Could this be the year Byron Nelson makes a state tournament appearance? It looks like they could make a strong argument for it!
Wylie East Lady Raiders Basketball at VYPE DFW WHATASNAP Photoshoot
Wylie East: searching for an undefeated district title threepeat
The Wylie East Lady Raiders have spent the 2020-2021 season plowing through their opponents. Only losing a handful of matches during non-district play, the Lady Raiders are pushing towards one of their best seasons in the last five years.
Led by head coach Meaghan Hodapp, Wylie East has posted a 20-3 overall record so far this season with an undefeated 11-0 district record. The Lady Raiders are certainly playing by Coach Hodapp's philosophy to "outwork your opponents."
"A successful season would to be district champs. We are four time district champs as of right now and our hope is to get another one," said senior Kiley Hicks during an interview earlier this season at the VYPE DFW WHATASNAP photoshoot. "Hopefully we can be undefeated district champs because we've done that two years in a row and hopefully we can go to state."
Keeping their aspirations high and their eyes on the prize, Wylie East is two games away from finishing an undefeated regular season. Their next game is at home on Friday, January 29th against Sherman with tip-off set for 6:15 pm.