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AREA PREVIEW: Prosper Rock Hill gears up for Woodrow Wilson
There are plenty of high school baseball and softball games to keep your eyes on this weekend, but not all of them are going to be as packed and full of action as the area matchup between the Prosper Rock Hill and Woodrow Wilson softball teams. VYPE DFW takes a deeper dive into both teams seasons and tells you just what you can expect from these two teams this weekend!
Prosper Rock Hill Lady Blue Hawks (26-8, 13-1)
The Rock Hill Lady Blue Hawks have put up an incredible season so far. Not only did the team finish first in their district as they took down the likes of Denton Guyer, The Woodlands, Denton Braswell, Belton, Crandall, Northwest, Southlake Carroll, The Colony, Lucas Lovejoy, and many more through preseason and district play, the Lady Blue Hawks shut out 12 of their opponents this season. The team has outscored others by a combined 167 runs on the season while posting a 77% winning percentage.
Led by Veronica Cully, Ella Berlage, Jolie Malan, Gabrielle Luna, Leah Rinehart, Emily Alvarez, and Emma Hill, the team has been one of the best softball teams in the metroplex this season. Alvarez, a well-trained base stealing machine, has helped guide the team to many victories while her teammates continue to put in the work at the plate and on the field to secure big wins. So far in playoffs, the Lady Blue Hawks have not allowed a single run against them while scoring 18 against Frisco Lone Star over a two-game series (8-0, 10-0).
Dallas Woodrow Wilson Lady Wildcats (22-10-1, 14-2)
Finishing second in their district, the Woodrow Wilson Lady Wildcats have also posted quite the season. Behind strong athletes like Caitlyn Carrillo, Sofia Martinez, Caitlyn Gloria, Jaylene Saucedo, Marissa Lopez, Keeley Wood, and more the team has played smart against their opponents. Martinez, another base stealing prodigy, has helped bring speed to the Lady Wildcats lineup this season while her teammates have stepped up to take charge against their opponents.
During the regular season, the Lady Wildcats took down North Dallas, Carrollton Turner, Dallas Conrad, Dallas White, Carrollton Creekview and more. With impressive shutouts like a 20-0 victory over Turner, 17-0 victory over South Garland, 23-0 victory over Carter, and more, the Lady Wildcats have posted 10 shut-out victories while outscoring their opponents by a combined 223 runs this season. So far in the playoffs, Woodrow Wilson ended Lancaster's season in two games while scoring 33 runs total (18-0, 15-5).
What To Expect:
A battle to the finish. Both teams are nothing short of phenomenal- not only at the plate, but also on the field. Fans can expect to see smart batting and base running from both teams- putting pressure on their defenses to complete the job. Rock Hill has been a force to be reckoned with all season while Woodrow Wilson has been nearly flawless. Expect to see a great series this weekend!
Game one of the series is set to begin at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 6th at Carrollton Ranchview. Game two will be played on Saturday at 9:30 a.m. with game three immediately following if necessary.
On to the next: Prosper Rock Hill Lady Blue Hawks soccer
The Rock Hill Lady Blue Hawks have posted an incredible season so far. Not only did they post a phenomenal record to finish at the top of their district, but they made history after clenching the bi-district championship. As Rock Hill enters the third round of play, VYPE DFW takes a dive into their season so far and what fans can expect going forward:
The Lady Blue Hawks posted a 94% win percentage this season with a 21-1-1 overall record. The team posted only one loss this season against a strong Lucas Lovejoy. The loss came at the very end of their district schedule after a nine-game win streak. Outscoring their opponents by a combined 90 goals this season. With the ability to play smart defense, Rock Hill was able to record 12 shut-outs during regular season play.
In playoffs, fans have seen the Lady Blue Hawks head out to the pitch with the same tenacity that they have all season. Rock Hill came into playoffs with a big 3-2 victory over over Frisco Lone Star before posting an even stronger 1-0 victory over Dallas Wilson on Tuesday. Rock Hill is scheduled to face off against Frisco (18-1-4) on Friday, April 1st at Standridge Stadium in Carrollton, Texas. Fans can expect to see a quick offense ready to do whatever it takes to continue this historic season for the Lady Blue Hawks. The defense has been able to match up to any amount of pressure from their opponents and won't slow down for Frisco. Expect to see a hard-fought match between these two girls soccer powerhouses. Game time is set to begin at 7 p.m.