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SPC-4A Girls Soccer Championship Preview: Hockaday vs. St. Stephen's Episcopal
It all comes down to this.
After a thrilling series of matches over the past two days, only two teams remain in contention for the SPC-4A Girls Soccer State Title.
On one side, the Hockaday School Daisies from the Dallas-Fort Worth area, led by head coach Rodney Skaife, are poised for another championship run. With a record of 13-3-2, the Daisies have proven themselves to be a championship-caliber team this season.
They reached the final with a dramatic double-overtime win over Greenhill (1-0) on Thursday, followed by another overtime victory (3-2) against St. John’s on Friday. Hockaday has demonstrated its ability to win when it matters most.
Key players for the Daisies include 2024 All-SPC selection Annabel Callahan (Sr. MF/F), along with freshman Brynne Smith and sophomore Kora Thomas.
If Hockaday emerges victorious, it will mark the program’s fifth title in six seasons, reclaiming the championship that Episcopal took from them last year.
On the other end of the pitch, the St. Stephen’s Episcopal Spartans from Austin are ready to challenge.
Under coach Andy Aceves, the Spartans have exceeded expectations, with a dominant 3-0 win over Kinkaid on Thursday and an upset 2-1 victory over defending champions Episcopal in the Semifinals.
Senior defender Phoebe George, the team’s lone 2024 All-SPC selection, has been a standout, anchoring the defense and providing steady leadership for her team.
St. Stephen’s aims to secure its first-ever SPC title. While Hockaday holds the edge in experience, anything can happen in this championship matchup.
The final will kick off at 2:00 pm today at Fort Worth Country Day.
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VYPE DFW PRESEASON VOLLEYBALL RANKINGS 2024-2025
As athletes continue to utilize the summer months to sharpen their skills and prepare for their upcoming seasons, time is ticking on the upcoming fall seasons. Before you know it, you will be wearing your teams' colors and sitting in gyms and stadiums cheering on your favorite teams in the metroplex. Some of those teams will include top-rated volleyball programs in the state!
Will we see last year's state champions embark on another journey that ends their year with a crown? Will there be underdogs who rise to the challenge and take over on the court? As the teams continue to prepare for their season and fans prepare their posters for their favorite athletes, VYPE DFW shares their 2024-2025 volleyball preseason rankings from Private School to 6A volleyball in the metroplex! Did your favorite team make the cut?