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HOOPS PREVIEW: Eaton Eagles strive for excellence
The V.R. Eaton Eagles basketball team is on the hunt for greatness this season. As the team continues to work through their preseason schedule- inching closer to district play- VYPE DFW takes a dive into the program to lay out exactly what fans can expect from this team.
A Look Back
Last season, the Eagles went 20-13 overall (6-6 in district play) and finished fourth in their district standings. Putting in the work on the court through practices and games, fans could see the passion that Eaton had every single time they stepped onto the court. The team outscored their opponents by over 150 points on the season while recording a 61% winning percentage. With victories over the likes of Krum, The Colony, Aledo, Keller Fossil Ridge, Southlake Carroll, and more in the regular season, the Eagles went right into playoffs. Despite their strong effort, they were knocked out of playoffs by North Crowley.
2022-23
This season, the Eagles opened strong with a 62-37 victory over Hurst L.D. Bell. The team has been using momentum to power them through their preseason play. Eaton has defeated the likes of North Garland, Frisco Emerson, and Waco University to record a 4-3-1 record so far; tying 57-57 against Frisco Heritage.
As the team continues to improve their defensive tactics, fans can expect them to play hard through the rest of their non-district games. Eaton has only a handful of non-district games left including matchups against DeSoto, Lake Dallas, and more. From there, they head into their first district game at Keller where they will face-off against Keller Central on December 20th.
If you haven't already caught this team in action, you aren't going to want to miss many of their matches. Be sure to look for their schedule and catch a few games in person this season!
V.R. Eaton Hoops: A look ahead
With basketball season gearing up all across the metroplex, there are plenty of teams to stay focused on during the preseason. One of the teams fans shouldn't look too far from is Northwest ISD's own- the V.R. Eaton Eagles boys basketball team. The Eagles are looking to get back to the playoffs after an earlier than desirable exit in round two last season. VYPE DFW takes a look into the preseason so far and what fans can expect for the season ahead:
Going 7-5 during the regular season last year (14-12 overall), the Eagles posted a season to be proud of as they finished third in their district just behind Keller and school district rival Northwest Byron Nelson. Defeating the likes of Keller Fossil Ridge, Southlake Carroll, Weatherford, Killeen, and more en route to the playoffs, the Eagles posted a first-round victory over Haltom before falling 62-53 against Frenship to end their season.
This season, Eaton is looking at a strong rally in the preseason to power them through to district play. Despite a tough start- dropping three-straight games to Hurst L.D. Bell, Allen, and Frisco Centennial- the Eagles have posted 11 strong wins during preseason play to include an eight-game win-streak coming out of the opening losses. Eaton boys basketball has defeated the likes of Frisco Heritage, North Garland, Krum, The Colony, Birdville, and more.
Despite falling 66-44 to Keller on Tuesday, December 21, the Eagles are looking ahead to a bright season. The team expects to take on Southlake Carroll, Keller Fossil Ridge, Keller Central, and more. The team looks to have a strong and promising push in the playoffs.