Four of the five DFW-area teams fell in their respective State Semifinals matchup as Anna – in 4A – topped Decatur to move to its first-ever State Finals.
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By Sam Roberts
Starting the season off 7-0 for 2021 against some tough opponents, the Smithson Valley Rangers are looking to be fierce this season. Sitting at the top for our early season rankings, we expect Smithson Valley to remain a consistent threat this year in 6A.
<p>The Rangers finished 3rd in the district last year, but with several big returners, we expect bigger results this year. Senior, Helene Farris #2 is a transfer from LEE High School and will be starting at the central midfielder position. Coach Adkins, who just earned his 250th win, said she plays a key role as a central midfielder for the Rangers despite having played mostly defense before. "Her aggressiveness and willingness to win tackles, helps her control the game, and at times find the back of the net, scoring most recently in under 60 seconds of gameplay off of a volley against Winston Churchill High School in the Ranger Classic Final," he said. She is currently a verbal commit to play at UTSA. </p><p>Likewise, Senior, Jewel Mann #21, who returns to the Rangers as a four year varsity starter, and one of the fastest members of the squad, was 2nd on the team in goals during the 2020 season with 16. </p><p><ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:block" data-ad-client="ca-pub-9787720712654893" data-ad-slot="8738871937" data-ad-format="auto" data-full-width-responsive="true"></ins>
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</script></p><p>Senior, Kendall Spillmann #6, returns to the rangers in her 3rd year of varsity, and 2nd of being a captain. A player who originally played on the outside and attacking side of the game now finds herself as the starting center back and defensive leader for the Rangers. Coach said, "Her ability to read the game and control her defense, makes Kendall a huge part of the ranger's ability to control possession of the ball and the game."</p><p><span></span>Another top performer for Smithson Valley will be Junior, Melyna Martinez #01. She returns to the Rangers in her 3rd year of being the starting goalkeeper and first as a captain. Bouncing back her sophomore year after a difficult loss to Westlake in the playoffs her Freshman year, Melyna was a standout goalie during the 2020 season, with a lot of hard work left on the field with a season cut short. Coach said, "Her work during the off-season has made her distribution a key part of the ranger's success, picking up her first assist on the season against MacArthur in the Ranger Classic." </p><p>This dynamic team should show us big results this year, and we look forward to watching it unfold!</p><p><ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:block" data-ad-client="ca-pub-9787720712654893" data-ad-slot="8738871937" data-ad-format="auto" data-full-width-responsive="true"></ins>
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By Allison Ling
A notorious girls soccer program, who has been in the playoffs for 19 consecutive years, the Reagan Rattlers come in at the #2 spot in our early rankings! This program is consistent in producing teams that work well together, know how to compete, and work hard to get the job done!
<p>Headed into the 2021 season, Coach Kate McCollum knows the key to success for her team will be "determination and humility." In her second season as head coach, McCollum has a lot of talent to work with this year. She will be looking to her notable recruits, Kate Benne who is committed to play at Tusculum University, and Junior, Jadis Kirk who will be heading on to Colorado State University. She also will be looking to Hailey Borbon, Courtney Canion, Taylor Jernigan, and Brooke Castillo this season to help get the job done.</p><p>The Lady Rattlers have started this 2021 season 4-0, and look to keep the streak alive!</p><p><strong>Click Here <a href="https://www.vypephotos.com/p271173859" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">To View and purchase all Photos</a> from VYPE Media Day</strong></p>
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This winter the VYPE Media team visited the campus of Second Baptist School for our annual winter media day! We had the pleasure of sitting down with the talented athletes and coaches at Second Baptist to take you inside the program.
<p>Get ready for the season as VYPE goes to the Coaches Corner with Second Baptist School Swim Coach Mark Hahn!</p><p><br></p><div class="rm-embed embed-media"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/UZfp96iZ2fw" width="560"></iframe></div>
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