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PLAYOFF PREVIEW: Flower Mound takes on Keller volleyball
It's time for the regional semifinals in the Texas high school volleyball playoffs. As area teams gear up to face each other, VYPE DFW is taking a look at some squads fans should keep their eyes peeled on. Flower Mound and Keller are two teams set to face off on Friday for an intense battle. We dive into what fans can expect below:
Flower Mound Jaguars (33-7, 12-2)
Opening their season with a statement sweep over Allen, the Lady Jaguars knew they had what it takes to be great from an early start this season. Through non-district play, the team battled against tough opponents like Denton Guyer, McKinney North, Denton Braswell, V.R. Eaton, Argyle, and more for several huge victories-- dropping only 5 non-district matches against opponents.
Led by Catherine Young, Caroline Tredwell, Liz Goodspeed, Brianna Watson, Emerson Dement, and other incredible athletes, this team showed up and showed out through district play as they recorded several strong victories including those over Lewisville, Hebron, Plano, and Coppell to finish at the first-place spot in their district. Heading into the playoffs has proven to be no trouble for Flower Mound as they have shut out all three of their opponents in the playoffs (McKinney, J.J. Pearce, and Lake Highlands). The team looks to continue their hot streak on Friday night.
Keller Indians (26-13, 8-4)
With strong outings and battles through non-district play, the Keller Indians posted several strong wins against tough opponents like Aledo, Grapevine, Wylie, Justin Northwest, Colleyville Heritage, Cinco Ranch, and more in preparation for their district schedule. As the team pushed through, the recorded an 18-9 record before entering district play. Knowing they had to work hard to continue their excellence, the Lady Indians embraced every challenge that came their way.
Facing a tough district schedule, Keller defeated Timber Creek, Keller Central, Fossil Ridge, and more while athletes like Reagan Sharp, Carley Wright, Anna Boatner, Anna Flores, Sydney Clark, Carrie Prewitt, and others showcased tremendous talent and resilience on the court. The team finished third in their district standings before entering the playoffs with a drive to succeed. So far through playoffs, the team has defeated Chisholm Trail, Eastwood, and Byron Nelson. They look to continue setting the tone on Friday night.
What To Expect
Both teams are incredible with on-court presence. Trained to be focused and tough by their coaches, these teams aren't going to give up without a fight. Fans can expect both teams to come out ready to give it their all as they face each other on the court. Expect this match-up to be high-energy!
The match is set to begin at 7 p.m. at W.G. Thomas Coliseum in Haltom City.
PLAYOFFS PREVIEW: Flower Mound vs Richardson JJ Pearce
After a tough season, both Flower Mound and Richardson JJ Pearce volleyball are ready to face each other in the second round of the Texas High School Volleyball Playoffs. VYPE DFW takes a deeper look at both teams' seasons as well as what fans can expect out of the teams as they head into the Thursday night playoffs pairing:
Flower Mound Lady Jaguars (31-7, 12-2)
Beginning their season with an incredible run through non-district play, the Lady Jaguars posted a 19-5 record throughout non-district play. Beginning the season with a sweep over Allen, the Lady Jaguars powered through big moments with victories over other strong competitors such as Denton Guyer, McKinney North, Hockaday, Northwest V.R. Eaton, Grapevine, and more.
As the team continued to build on their season, athletes like Catherine Young, Brianna Watson, Caroline Tredwell, Liz Goodspeed, Emerson Dement, Chloe O'Brien, and others showed out on the court for Flower Mound. Entering district play, the team went on a six-game win streak with victories over the likes of Lewisville, Flower Mound Marcus, Coppell, Hebron, and more. Losing only two matches in district play, the Lady Jaguars finished first in their district standings.
So far in playoffs, Flower Mound defeated McKinney in a 3-0 sweep. The team looks to continue their strong presence on the court as they enter a match-up against Richardson's JJ Pearce.
Richardson JJ Pearce Lady Mustangs (22-13, 12-2)
The Lady Mustangs have fought from the very start of their season. Posting incredible victories over the likes of Frisco Emerson, Mesquite Horn, Richardson, Frisco Memorial, and others through non-district play, JJ Pearce had multiple moments of which to be proud of as they prepared for the rest of their schedule. Learning from every moment and showcasing resiliency, the Lady Mustangs finished their non-district schedule with a 10-11 overall record. Knowing they needed to kick it into high gear in order to play strong matches against a tough district schedule, JJ Pearce did just that as they headed into district play.
Led by incredible athletes like Kendall Timme, Catherine McWhorter, Audrey Baergen, Elle Parisi, Jenna Sisson, Ryann Vik, and more, the Lady Mustangs worked their way through their district schedule by posting strong victories over Richardson Berkner, Lake Highlands, Irving MacArthur, Irving, Richardson, and more. Having lost only two matches through district play, the team finished second in their district standings-- just behind Highland Park.
So far in the playoffs, JJ Pearce has posted a 3-0 sweep over Arlington Lamar and looks to continue strong on Thursday night against Flower Mound.
What To Expect
Both teams have what it takes to be victorious. With similar records and drive, fans can expect this match to be an energetic battle to the finish. The Lady Mustangs are looking to make their mark and stand out against opponents in post-season play while the Lady Jaguars are looking to continue their dominance this season. Fans can expect a tough match as these two go head-to-head looking to make it one step closer to the state tournament.
The match is set to begin at 6 p.m. on Thursday, November 2nd at the neutral site of Carrollton Ranchview High School.