Posting an incredible 26-1-1 overall record last season, the Flower Mound Marcus Lady Marauders finished as the UIL Class 6A Girls Soccer State Champion. Back on the hunt, FM Marcus is ready to get the ball rolling and search of the program's third state title (2005, '23). VYPE DFW takes a look at what fans can expect from this team this year:
Rewind
Last season being "successful" would be an understatement when talking about Flower Mound Marcus' girls' soccer team. The squad opened up their year with several impressive non-district victories including those over Byron Nelson (4-0), Frisco Wakeland (5-1), El Paso Americas (10-0), and McKinney Boyd (2-1). With outstanding focus on the field, it was clear to see from the very beginning that this team had something special going for them.
Entering district play, the Lady Marauders proceeded to go 12-1-1 with their only loss being against Hebron early in district play followed by their only tie being against Flower Mound. Despite those two matches, the team kept their heads up and proceeded to dominate the field game after game with incredible victories over Plano West (6-2), Coppell (4-0), Plano (4-0), Plano East (5-0, 6-0), Plano (7-0), Lewisville (9-1), and more.
Securing a first-place finish in their district and an entry into the playoffs, Flower Mound Marcus never looked back as they won game by game until they were champions on the season. Through playoffs, the Lady Marauders sent Denton Guyer, Richardson, Allen, Byron Nelson, Southlake Carroll, Round Rock Westwood, and Ridge Point home-- capping their season with a crown.
This Season
Looking ahead to this season, Flower Mound Marcus has several incredible athletes returning to the field such as senior goalkeeper Bry Russell, Dylan Howard, Ella Dunn, Savannah Wylie, Allie Williams, Maddie Busch, Dakota McKee, Hannah Campos, Gabi Childress, Annika Denning, Kyra Faselle, and more. A mature, focused, and determined team built up of those who have already experienced what it's like to put in the hard work, fans can expect this squad to show up and show out from the very moment they step foot onto the field this season.
While there are a few newcomers, there's no doubt that this team is built by those who are already veterans at doing their job well. Prepared to take on the likes of Arlington Martin, Midlothian, Prosper, Montverde Academy, Highland Park, and more through non-district play, this team will be put through the wringer and battle-tested before their district play begins. With the resiliency to make it out unscathed, the Lady Mauraders will enter district play in late January focused on securing another successful season!