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Eyes on the Prize: Keller Indians Hoops
Bound and determined to secure a deep playoff run this season, the Keller Indians basketball team has been putting in the work to get the job done. VYPE DFW takes a look at the team as they continue their district schedule:
REWIND
Going 25-11 last season (13-1 in district play), the Indians finished the season at the top of their district standings. Outscoring their opponents by nearly 400 points on the year, the Indians were able to post incredible victories over tough opponents including Waxahachie, Mansfield, Dawson, Denton Guyer, Keller Central, and V.R. Eaton en route to the playoffs. Once in the playoffs, the Indians recorded victories over Fort Worth Paschal and Permian before falling to North Crowley in overtime.
This Season So Far
Posting a 14-5 record through non-district play, the Indians have set themselves up for success this season. The team has recorded several convincing victories including those over Mesquite Horn (55-46), Melissa (64-54), McKinney Boyd (70-51), Bentonville West (61-30), Denton Guyer (64-45), and more en route to their district schedule.
Facing two district opponents before a holiday break, the team recorded victories over Southlake Carroll (64-44) and Byron Nelson (53-34). Throughout the holiday break, the Indians continued to participate in tournament play where they sharpened their skill and secured more non-district victories. The team resumes district play on January 5th against Keller Fossil Ridge where fans can expect Keller to showcase their talent. Led by the likes of Steven Ramirez, Quinn Estep, Rhett Schank, Alex Peterson, Kyle Stanislaus, and others, fans can expect this fast-paced team to continue putting in the work this season as they hunt for another playoff spot.
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.