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Hunting for another title: Flower Mound Lady Jaguars prep for playoffs
Finishing first in their district standings, the Lady Jaguars faced tough opponents this season-- quite possibly some of the toughest in the Dallas-Fort Worth area if not the entire state. Hosting incredible athletes like Haley Peek, Maddie Cantrell, Avery Cooper, Addison Huber, Maya Cordova, Berkeley Morey, and others, this team can be expected to make another deep playoff push as they hunt for the program's third state title.
Regular Season Play
Throughout non-district play, the Lady Jaguars showcased incredible effort on the field-- taking down each of the opponents that would prepare them for a tough district schedule, Flower Mound allowed only two goals against them in four games while defeating Arlington Martin, Allen, Frisco Reedy, and Byron Nelson.
Prepped and ready to take on their district schedule, the Lady Jaguars dropped just one game the entire season-- a tough 4-0 loss against Hebron. Learning from every teachable moment possible, Flower Mound outscored their district opponents by a combined 56-11 as they posted a 11-1-2 district record (15-1-2 overall). Through district play, the team took down strong opponents like Plano West, Coppell, Flower Mound Marcus, and more en route to the playoffs.
What's Ahead
With state titles in 2016 and 2021, the team is on the hunt for the program's third title. Looking to shut down any opponent that stands in their way, Flower Mound could be one of the toughest teams to emerge into 6A playoffs from the DFW-area. Playing with not only fire, but resiliency, the Lady Jaguars are quick to get ahead and stay ahead anytime they are on the field. These athletes can be expected to stay focused as they enter the playoffs.
The team's first game in the playoffs is schedule against McKinney Boyd at McKinney ISD Stadium on Tuesday, March 26 at 7:30 p.m. Be sure you catch these ladies in action as they prepare to take on their opponents!
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Bry Russell talks commitment to ASU with VYPE DFW
Two-time goalkeeper of the year, 2023 UIL Class 6A State Champion, and Flower Mound Marcus standout Bry Russell announced her commitment to play college soccer at Alabama State University in August. Following her announcement, Russell signed her letter of intent and sealed the deal. As she prepares to wrap up her high school career, she talked to VYPE regarding her decision to play for ASU.
Deciding to commit can be a difficult thing to do-- what factors went into picking Alabama State University?
"I chose Alabama State University because I wanted to experience a change and get to know the culture better at ASU. Coach Smith has been following me since I was a freshman in high school, so I felt that I was appreciated and wanted at ASU by the coaching staff."
What has been your favorite memory of playing with Flower Mound Marcus?
"Definitely my favorite memory is winning a girls 6-6A State Championship in 2023."
What would you say has been your greatest accomplishment through your high school career?
"I think my biggest accomplishment in high school soccer was making varsity as a freshman and being the only freshman on varsity that year."
What would you say has been the secret to your personal success?
"I think that I have succeeded in soccer throughout these years by working hard even when times got hard It is not easy being a 5'3 goalkeeper, but I knew what I wanted at the end of the day and I didn't quit."
What would you say has been the secret to your team's success?
"I think the secret to our team's success is the bonds that we have on the team; everyone is so close and it's like a family."
What are your goals as you wrap up your high school career?
"To wrap up my high school career, I would like to win another state championship."
Do you have any goals in mind for your collegiate career?
"A goal in mind coming into Alabama State University would definitely be me wanting to make an impact on the team in a positive way on and off the field!"
Who do you look up to and why?
"I definitely look up to my mom. She's one of the strongest people I know and I definitely wouldn't have made it this far without her."
Russell is looking to major in sports medicine at ASU with the hopes of becoming a physical therapist. For now, she continues strong on Flower Mound Marcus' squad as they continue through their season-- with only a few district games left in their schedule, be sure you catch her in action on the field with her fellow Lady Marauders. Their next match is March 5th at Lewsiville beginning at 7:30 p.m.