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DFW Battle for State: Frisco Liberty and Mansfield Timberview go head to head for UIL Class 5A State Title
It an all-DFW battle for the UIL Class 5A State Title as Frisco Liberty and Mansfield Timberview prepare to go head-to-head on Saturday, March 2nd. Both teams have worked hard to make it this far and have no plans on slowing down when it comes to the state championship game. VYPE DFW takes a look at what fans can expect from these two prolific programs.
Frisco Liberty Lady Redhawks (32-7)
The Lady Redhawks showcased an incredible season this year. With a 32-7 overall record, the team continues to utilize every opportunity that is afforded to them. Coming into the state tournament as the reigning champions might have been something that put a target on Frisco Liberty's back, but the squad showed no signs of hesitation as it took on Richmond Randle in a semifinal showdown. Led by head coach Ross Reedy and assistant coaches Mykaela Alfred, Jayci Morton, and Taylor Ruesch, Frisco Liberty entered their sixth tournament appearance with a dominating 66-37 victory over Randle. Looking to go back-to-back and secure what would be their fourth state title, this team is ready to get the job done against Mansfield Timberview.
Mansfield Timberview Lady Wolves (39-1)
The Lady Wolves have had a prolific season so far-- dropping only a single game the entire year. Led by head coach Kit Kyle Martin and assistant coaches Gabe Hicks, Karen Lee, Jeremy Walker, and Barbara Weary, this squad has remained nearly unblemished from the start. Also entering their sixth tournament appearance, this squad is looking to secure the program's second title-- first in over a decade when the team won it all in 2010. Posting a huge victory (67-45) over Cedar Park in the semifinal match, this team is ready to take on any challenge that may come their way against Frisco Liberty on Saturday.
What To Expect
Keyera Roseby, Aaliyah Williams, Judith Aluga, Natalia Soto, Kathryn Murphy, and others are prepared to go the distance for Frisco Liberty in the state title pairing. Lady Redhawks fans can expect a fast-paced team entering the court with the drive and determination to finish their season strong. On the other end of the ball, though, stands the likes of Tamaiya Mims, Kamryn Wilson, Faith McClellan, Jada James, Kyndal Underwood, and more ready to put in the same fire for the Lady Wolves These teams have both shown their ability to remain consistent through every play making this game one of the matches in the UIL Girls Basketball State Tournament no high school basketball lover is going to want to miss.
Tip-off is set for 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 2nd at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas!
STATE SEMIFINALS: Mansfield Timberview prepped for Cedar Park
Dropping only one game the entire season with a top 15 national ranking, the Mansfield Timberview Lady Wolves have proven their dominance in Texas high school basketball this season. From the first whistle through district play, the Lady Wolves haven't hesitated for even a moment on the court. VYPE DFW takes a dive into their season and how they got to this point.
The team's only loss came early in non-district play in a close 66-58 battle against San Antonio Clark. Despite the loss, the team had extremely talented performances resulting in non-district victories over Tascosa, McKinney, Westlake, Amarillo, South Grand Prairie (who is playing in their own state semifinals respectively), Allen, Frisco Liberty, and more. Through district play, the team posted an undefeated, 16-0 record with convincing wins over Arlington Seguin, Joshua, Midlothian, Burleson, Frisco Centennial, Midlothian Heritage, and more to finish at the top of their district standings.
Tamaiya Mims, Kamryn Wilson, Synia Roberts, Maryaune Adeyeye, Chrishawn Coleman, Emilee Jones, Jaila Johnson, Paige Smith, Zoi McClellan, and others are among the leadership in this heavy-upperclassman squad. Leading the charge all season long, these athletes have posted incredible moments on the court that have continued to help power the team through the playoffs. So far in the playoffs, the Lady Wolves have sent home Lake Dallas, Aledo, Denton Ryan, and Amarillo before making their way to the state semifinals.
The state tournament is set and Mansfield Timberview has its sights on Cedar Park-- a team that has gone 27-11 this season. Looking to post a dominant victory on Thursday night, fans can expect the Lady Wolves to play with incredible spirit in hopes of securing a spot in the UIL Class 5A Basketball State Title game.
Tip-off for the semifinals is 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 29 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.