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SEMIFINALS PREVIEW: Grapevine vs. Wakeland
The Grapevine Lady Mustangs and the Frisco Wakeland Lady Wolverines are set to face off in a semifinal match on Tuesday evening. Before they meet, let's take a look at what got each team to this level.
Grapevine Lady Mustangs
The Lady Mustangs have been a force to be reckoned with all season. Going nearly undefeated in district play to finish first in their district, Grapevine has posted a 24-2-2 overall record (13-1 in district) this season. The Lady Mustangs have posted big wins this season over the likes of Justin Northwest, Denton Ryan, Richland, Lake Dallas, and more.
Grapevine has outscored their opponents by 92 goals so far this season. After a 3-1 win over Amarillo last week, the Lady Mustangs are coming into the semifinals on a 16 game win-streak.
Wakeland Lady Wolverines
The Lady Wolverines have shown no signs of quitting as they've moved through this season. Wakeland has posted a 19-2-3 overall record with an 85% win percentage en route to one of their best seasons yet. This season, the Lady Wolverines have posted 16 shutout wins, four of which came in the playoffs.
After a hard-fought 2-1 win in double overtime over a previously undefeated Highland Park team last week, the Lady Wolverines are coming into the semifinals matchup on a high. Wakeland has a fire that has not been able to be tamed on a 12 game win streak.
What To Expect
Grapevine's defense has shown its strength all season. It has been no different in the playoffs. Both teams have shown that they have what it takes offensively. Both teams are sure to put up a fight for the right to play at the state championship game this weekend.
The match is set to begin Tuesday, April 13 at 7 p.m. at Bronco Stadium in Denton.
Grapevine Mustangs tally second postseason win in four decades presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors
For the first time in four seasons, the Grapevine High School Mustangs have tallied a postseason win. With a 54-46 win over Fort Worth Brewer Monday night, the Mustangs are headed to the second round of playoffs.
With a 7-7 fourth place finish in their district, the Mustangs were the underdogs headed into the matchup against an 8-1 Bears team. Grapevine was able to pull off a strong win and advance. The team is 15-13 on the season having outscored their opponents this season by 39 points.
The postseason win marks only the second time Grapevine has won a playoff game in 40 years. The Mustangs are set to play the Mansfield Summit Jaguars on Wednesday at Kennedale High School in the area round. Tip-off is set for 7:00 pm.
🚨Round 2 UPDATE!🚨
Mustangs will head south to take on the Jags in the round of 64!
📅 Wednesday, Feb 24th
🆚 Mansfield Summit
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍Kennedale HS
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