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[PHOTO GALLERY] On The Prowl: Parish Episcopal Panthers Soccer Ready For Competition
The Parish Episcopal Panthers girls' soccer team is ready to get rolling this season as they take on familiar faces and tough opponents. The team, disciplined and resilient, is filled with athletes that you aren't going to want to miss on the field this season. VYPE DFW takes a look at their season ahead:
Jumping into play this season, the Panthers have put forth an effort like no other. This team has continued to showcase their talent on the field. Led by head coach Kevin Smith, the Panthers have been able to strike when necessary in order to secure valuable wins for the team already this season. Opening play with a 3-2 victory over Greenhill followed by an impressive shut-out victory over Fort Worth Nolan Catholic (3-0), the team started out their season with strength.
Despite a 3-1 loss to John Paul II, Parish has been able to bounce right back into action by posting three consecutive victories over Trinity Christian Academy - Addison (2-0), Trinity Valley (6-0), and Episcopal School of Dallas (4-1).
With the holiday break approaching, the team is on a hiatus until January. However, fans can fully expect these athletes to put in the work over the break to return to the pitch geared up and ready for their competition. When the Panthers return they will take on the likes of Ursuline Academy, Prestonwood Christian, Hockaday, Bishop Lynch, and more this season. Be sure you catch them on the field!
PREVIEW: Parish Episcopal working toward fifth consecutive title
2019, 2020, 2021, 2022... count them. Four consecutive state titles adorn this decorated team. Dominance is just one word that can be used to describe the Parish Episcopal Panthers' football program. The team sits at the top of the VYPE DFW Private School Preseason Football Rankings with good reason as they begin their run for a fifth-straight TAPPS State Title. What can fans expect from the Panthers this fall?
REWIND
Plano John Paul II (36-0, 2019), Fort Worth Nolan Catholic (42-28, 2020), Midland Christian (56-17, 2021), and Prestonwood Christian (38-14, 2022) have all fallen victim to Parish's TAPPS State Championship victories. Last season, the team was coming off of a then three-peat with the goal of securing a fourth consecutive state title. Opening non-district play against tough opponents, the team impressively downed Aledo (24-17), Bellaire Episcopal (24-17), and Austin LBJ (44-21) before putting up a strong battle against eventual back-to-back UIL 5A State Champions South Oak Cliff falling 31-28.
Learning from their time on the field during non-district play and continuing non-district with strong advances against their opponents, the Panthers finished out the rest of their season undefeated. Topping Nolan Catholic (42-7), Trinity Christian Academy - Addison (42-6), Prestonwood Christian Academy (42-14), and more, Parish Episcopal finished district play undefeated and headed into playoffs ready to get the job done. Taking out Bishop Lynch (56-14), Houston's St. Thomas Catholic (42-7), and Prestonwood Christian, the Panthers secured their fourth state title in four seasons.
LOOKING AHEAD
A roster full of seasoned athletes ready to secure a fifth title, the Panthers are returning strong, familiar faces. Recent Purdue commit quarterback Sawyer Anderson is prepared to help lead the squad consisting of other returners like D.C. Crane, Jaylen Pile, Hutch Crow, Bryson Fields, Taylor Pettit, Adam Roth, Caleb Bowers, Landry Sattler, and more.
This season, the Parish Panthers open non-district play on the road against Aledo on August 25th. From there, the team will go head-to-head against many of the same non-district opponents from last year before entering district play against Bishop Lynch on the Friars' turf. Looking for a strong start and the ability to prove that they are going to remain dominant for seasons to come, the Panthers' fans can expect big things from this crew. With another deep playoff run possibly resulting in a fifth-straight state title, Parish has high expectations for their football program this season.






























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