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PREVIEW: Aubrey football ready for success
Aubrey Chaparral football is ranked in the number 4 spot on the VYPE DFW 1A-4A Preseason Football Rankings this season and with good reason! The team had a successful run in the 2022-23 season and they're looking to do it all over again this fall. What can fans expect from this team?
REWIND
Last season, the Chaps dropped a total of three games for an overall 10-3 record-- two in preseason play and one in the playoffs. After they opened the season on a high with a big victory over Sunnyvale (28-24), the team finished non-district play to enter district with a 2-2 record (posting another victory over Frisco Panther Creek [68-0]). Through district play, Aubrey put the pedal to the metal and never looked back as they toppled Bridgeport (66-15), Van Alstyne (35-14), Krum (47-19), Sanger (56-14), Farmersville (59-0), and more to finish at the top of their district standings with an undefeated 6-0 district record.
Through playoffs, the team fought hard against Dallas Lincoln (63-12) and Center (43-41) for big victories before being kicked out of playoffs by Texarkana (37-14). With a taste of success, the team is looking to have a similar season this fall.
LOOKING AHEAD
The team opens up their schedule on Friday, August 25th against a tough-looking Sunnyvale team. With the likes of Grant Ramsey, Tyler Brown, Randall Szostek, Jeremiah Harper, Anthony Brumley, Emerson Cagle, Austin Harding, Brenden Hough, Landon Martino, and more, Aubrey is looking to have another strong season.
The team can be expected to show their experience on the field this season. With a strong roster of returners, Aubrey is looking to post what could be their best season yet. The rest of their non-district play will be against Anna Arlington Seguin, and Frisco Panther Creek before they open district play at home against Bridgeport on September 22nd.
PREVIEW: Melissa Football debuts new stadium in season opener
After an incredible season last year, the Melissa Cardinals are looking to start their 2023-24 season strong-- this time in a brand new stadium! The Cardinals will host their season opener this week as they look to start what could be another deep playoff run. What can fans expect from Melissa this fall? VYPE DFW dives right in to the program:
REWIND
Facing tough non-district opponents, the Cardinals started their 2022-23 campaign with two losses to Argyle (37-18) and China Spring (42-41). With the ability to regroup and bounce back, the team defeated Royse City (48-24) before entering district play. Going 7-0 in district play and finishing at the top of their district standings with victories over the likes of Crandall (50-22), Terrell (56-21), Denison (54-44), Lucas Lovejoy (36-35), and more, the team eased their way into playoffs.
Once in playoffs, Melissa took down Hallsville (57-20), Ennis (42-38), and Terrell (42-21) before falling to eventual state champion South Oak Cliff (30-16).
LOOKING AHEAD
The team gears up to take on the new season in a brand-new stadium. With athletes like Landen Brandow, Lincoln Dunn, Nigel Smith, Nathan Adejo, Khristian Turner, Jackson Ford, Trever Ham, Gunnar Wilson, Jason Anunobi, and more, the team can be expected to post a strong start to their non-district schedule as they host Argyle on August 25th.
With the determination to make a convincing run toward state, fans can expect this experienced squad to cook with gas this fall. Facing tough non-district opponents will prove to prepare the team for their district schedule against Crandall, Mesquite Poteet, Greenville, and more. With the fire to smoke through their schedule again, there's a good chance we will see another strong playoff push from the Cardinals.