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Eaton Eagle soccer athletes pose with former Eaton Eagle soccer athletes at the Alumni Game
Striving for greatness: Eaton Eagle Soccer
There have been a few season that haven't gone the way the Eaton Eagle soccer fans wished they would have. Although the team had fought hard over the previous years, they couldn't seem to pull away from the seasons with a great record. This season, the Eaton Eagles are changing their team culture and setting forth with the mentality to be successful. VYPE DFW dives into what fans should expect out of the Eaton Eagle soccer team this season:
Last season, the team finished sixth in their district, but was still able to post some great wins on the year. The team even closed out their season with a victory over Keller Fossil Ridge. Despite a tough season, the team is ready to prove to themselves, the fans, and any naysayers out there that they have what it takes to compete against some of the best teams in the metroplex.
So far this season, the team has been tough on the field. Although they have suffered a handful of losses, the Eagles have fought hard and shown that they have the ability to maintain a momentum that allows the offense to score and the defense to step up when absolutely necessary. The team has posted wins against the likes of Crowley, Abilene Cooper, and Keller Fossil Ridge and looks ahead to what should be a strong district schedule.
Although the team will face some of the toughest teams in the metroplex, fans shouldn't count the Eagles out just yet. They have a strong spirit and an energetic presence on the field every time they enter the game. With the desire to want to achieve success, fans can expect the Eaton Eagles to play hard every single game this season. There will be a new culture on the field this season through district play- a stronger one. Fans can expect nothing less than determination this season.
SEMIFINALS PREVIEW: Allen vs. Rockwall-Heath
The Allen Eagles and Rockwall-Heath Hawks are ready to face off in the UIL Class 6A semifinals. The two teams have continued to fight hard and work to get this far. Let's take a look at how they got here.
Allen Eagles
The Allen Eagles are on an 11 game win streak so far after a big 3-2 win over El Paso Eastlake last week. With a 21-4-1 overall record and an 83% win percentage, the Eagles have given their all throughout the entirety of this season on their quest to bring some hardware back to Allen.
In the last five games, Allen has outscored their opponents by 11 goals. On the season, Allen has outscored their opponents by 62 goals.
Rockwall-Heath Hawks
The Rockwall-Heath Hawks have posted a 14-8-5 overall record this season with a 61% win percentage. After a win over Bridgeland last week, the Hawks are coming into the semifinals on a five-game win streak.
In four of the last five games, Rockwall-Heath has recorded shut-out games (1-0 over Rowlett, 2-0 over Waxahachie, 1-0 over Duncanville, 3-0 over Klein Forest).
What To Expect
Allen and Rockwall-Heath have already played against each other this season. Both teams scored four goals against each other in a draw in the first non-district match of the season. Both will use what they've learned all season after that initial draw headed into this game.
Allen has the defensive strength to hold Rockwall-Heath off should they stay motivated throughout the game. Rockwall-Heath has the motivated goal scorers to shut down Allen's defense should they stay determined throughout the game. The Eagles have remained undefeated since midway through district play with no signs of letting up while the Hawks have let a few ties jump in the middle of win streaks.
Fans can expect an offense heavy match that keeps them on their toes until the final whistle. The game is set to begin at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 13 at Memorial Stadium in Mesquite.