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HOOPS PREVIEW: Eaton Eagles strive for excellence
The V.R. Eaton Eagles basketball team is on the hunt for greatness this season. As the team continues to work through their preseason schedule- inching closer to district play- VYPE DFW takes a dive into the program to lay out exactly what fans can expect from this team.
A Look Back
Last season, the Eagles went 20-13 overall (6-6 in district play) and finished fourth in their district standings. Putting in the work on the court through practices and games, fans could see the passion that Eaton had every single time they stepped onto the court. The team outscored their opponents by over 150 points on the season while recording a 61% winning percentage. With victories over the likes of Krum, The Colony, Aledo, Keller Fossil Ridge, Southlake Carroll, and more in the regular season, the Eagles went right into playoffs. Despite their strong effort, they were knocked out of playoffs by North Crowley.
2022-23
This season, the Eagles opened strong with a 62-37 victory over Hurst L.D. Bell. The team has been using momentum to power them through their preseason play. Eaton has defeated the likes of North Garland, Frisco Emerson, and Waco University to record a 4-3-1 record so far; tying 57-57 against Frisco Heritage.
As the team continues to improve their defensive tactics, fans can expect them to play hard through the rest of their non-district games. Eaton has only a handful of non-district games left including matchups against DeSoto, Lake Dallas, and more. From there, they head into their first district game at Keller where they will face-off against Keller Central on December 20th.
If you haven't already caught this team in action, you aren't going to want to miss many of their matches. Be sure to look for their schedule and catch a few games in person this season!
Changing Trajectory: Eaton Eagles girls hoops look for strong season
Every team has a couple of rebuilding seasons as they grow, change, and prepare for something great on the horizons. Although the V.R. Eaton Lady Eagles basketball team has spent the last couple of seasons working hard, they have fallen short of the playoffs each year. This season, the Lady Eagles are changing their paths and focusing their efforts into a team that works hard and fights for what they want: big time wins. VYPE DFW takes a dive into their season so far and what fans can expect:
After finishing last season in the seventh-place spot in their district, the Lady Eagles are looking to post a stronger season this year. With plenty of time in the offseason to regroup, find a new balance, and work towards starting the new season strong, the Lady Eagles are turning this season into one that they want to see. Despite opening the season with a handful of losses, the Lady Eagles turned it around and even won the Granbury tournament:
Lady Eagles are coming home CHAMPIONS!!!! Took down Amarillo Tascosa 56-49 in the finals. What a weekend of Basketball! #EGB #BCT #passionpurposeandpride #TEAM @EatonHighSchool @NISDAthletics pic.twitter.com/HXLUVCDrCS
— Eaton Girls B-Ball (@EatonGirlsBB) December 4, 2021
Opening district play saw some rough games for the Lady Eagles as Fossil Ridge, Byron Nelson, and Keller dealt the team three-straight losses, but if there is anything we have seen from this group of Lady Eagles it's that they are resilient and learn from the times they get knocked down. Expect to see the Eaton Lady Eagles rise to the challenge of the rest of their district schedule where they will face the likes of Haltom, Keller Central, Southlake Carroll and more in a battle for a playoff appearance.