Wakeland redeemed itself in the state title game last year, claiming its third championship in program history after falling in the final game the year before. Frisco had reached the state tournament once before in 2004 just a few years into the programs existence. The midfielder signed with Baylor last month but first has unfinished business in the state tournament. Lone Star senior goalkeeper Matt Trouy had to make a couple of saves in the opening half and finished with four saves as Connally had 11 shots for the game. Chloe Adams, Flower Mound Marcus, Senior, D. For the second year in a row, Adams earned all-area second-team honors, as she led a defense that posted 15 shutouts and sacrificed just 16 goals all year. Hats off to the Frisco High School Class of 2023! Frisco Wakeland has established itself as the historical powerhouse of Frisco ISD, claiming seven of the districts eight all-time titles between boys and girls and four the last seven years. We had played every game this year with a minimum of one to three starters out., Baylor signee Theresa McCullough scores on a penalty kick to give Grapevine a 1-0 lead over Frisco with 28:39 left. It did so with a 3-2 comeback win over Grapevine led by senior Cori Cochran, one of a few key departures itll have to replace this season. Andy Holt, who has coached the Frisco Wakeland boys to state titles in three of the last four seasons, credits the amount of soccer the kids in Frisco play and the quality of their games. 3 recruit, Kennedy Fuller, exceeded all expectations. High School Soccer Clinics - Frisco Soccer Association Its primary tenants are Major League Soccer club FC Dallas and the Frisco Independent School District, which supported the construction to host their high school football games. Weve been really focused on our present and what we could do today.. Hollingworth said he noticed Zabeks continued effort to train and improve while he was unable to play. 2:54 PM on Dec 30, 2021 CST. GEORGETOWN As the final second ticked off the clock Saturday, a state title in hand at long last, Grapevine players sprinted from the bench to mob their teammates on the field. Lone Star out-shot Bel Air 14-9 including five shots on goal. The Raccoons (23-2-2) had more possession and scoring chances in the first half, while their defense and goalie Ariana Anderson made plays when they had to during what was an even second half. Hollingworth knew he needed to prepare for the future, so he appointed goalkeeper Matt Trouy as one of his Lone Star captains as a junior, so he could learn from the senior leadership and carry it on in the 2023 season. Tucker Eason finished the scoring in the 74th with a penalty kick. By signing up you agree to ourTerms of ServiceandPrivacy Policy. Twenty-four spots in the Iowa high school boys state soccer tournament are up for grabs as substate tournaments kick off across the state this week in all three classes. 3 Western Christian 1, No. Bel Air senior defender Gaston Arreola on why Bel Air was able to have a special season: "It was because of all the seniors. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9TH, 8:30AM IN THE AUDITORIUM. 3 Western Christian 7, Carroll Kuemper 0, No. Frisco had some down years in the two decades it took to return to state. And the Lady Mustangs (26-3-2) overcame a season full of adversity and injuries to win when McCullough scored the only goal on a penalty kick with 28:39 remaining. Lone Star played last weeks regional final without Azizi, a senior forward who missed the game with a concussion. Keller:There is much to build on after a District 4-6A title and an 18-3 season that did not end until a 2-1 loss to Allen in the fourth playoff round. Frisco, TX FOLLOW TEAM 22-23 V. Soccer Home Schedule Roster Videos Standings Rankings Photos News More / Wakeland High School Soccer Wakeland Soccer Overall 13-4-6 0.70 Win % District 8-2-4 2nd in District Home6-1-3 Away5-1-3 Neutral2-2 PF37 PA18 Streak1L Contribute to the Team Complete the Schedule Add missing games to the schedule 13, 2023 2:36 pm21d ago, High School Soccer Jun. Junior defender Sammie Lumpkin, a second-team all-area selection, is another key returner. Torres became a key part of the 5A title-winning team, starting every game as a sophomore and earning Newcomer of the Year honors in his district and by The Dallas Morning News. Stream sports and activities from Frisco High School in Frisco, TX, both live and on demand. But that quiet demeanor shifts as soon as he steps on the field. On 4/13, the Lone Star varsity soccer team won their neutral playoff game against Pflugerville Connally (Austin, TX) by a score of 3-0. But her two-decades-old team still managed to return to state and seek its 300th program win in its semifinal game on Thursday. While reaching state is an accomplishment in itself, both programs are eager to have something to show for it when they return to Frisco later this week. Two seasons ago, neither of these teams would have been picked as a favorite to reach state. The District 11-6A Midfielder of the Year and Alabama signee does a considerable amount of damage on elevated crosses. Because Frisco is home not only to FC Dallas but the National Soccer Hall of Fame, perhaps the soccer success of the Frisco ISD should not come as a surprise. On 3/28, the Lone Star varsity soccer team won their neutral playoff game against Adams (Dallas, TX) by a score of 7-0. I cover high school sports as a reporter and help coordinate our coverage. In the first half of extra time, McCullough made a nice cut to beat a defender in the box, then blasted the ball into the upper half of the near side of the goal. In his first year on varsity, Weston started all 23 of Sachses games and helped lead his team to its first state tournament appearance. 06 12 23 Congratulations to the Frisco ISD baseball players who coaches selected for postseason honors from Districts 9-5A and 11-4A. The @FHSRaccoons girls soccer team is battling Grapevine for the 5A championship and it's scoreless at halftime. Esparza headed home a well-placed cross in the 69th minute for Bel Air before a penalty kick produced the final margin. Heading the list of returners for the team ranked No. You can do whatever you want to, but if you dont have any kind of talent, then it makes things a little bit difficult.. I feel going into this year, if we do get to that same point, I think our kids will handle it a lot better.. 9 Cedar Rapids Prairie 1, No. Apr 17, 2023 @ 10:27am Stats Updated Lone Star's stats have been entered for the 3-0 win vs. Pflugerville Connally on 4/13/2023 7:30 PM. I graduated from TCU, where I ran track and cross country. Rangers 2023 MLB draft central: What picks does Texas own after No. Pepi and Frisco had to compete in one of the areas most competitive districts, but he still managed to win Offensive Player of the Year honors in 9-5A for his 17-goal, three-assist season and was selected to The Dallas Morning News all-area first team. Following an even first half, the Mustangs dominated their Class 5A semifinal against Comal Smithson Valley, taking a 2-1 win in extra time at Birkelbach Field behind senior Theresa McCulloughs two goals. When were in a rough situation during a game, we know that our family bond will bring us together.. You will begin to receive our weekly Prep Sports updates. 9 Cedar Rapids Prairie 2, Cedar Rapids Kennedy 1, No. We both knew that whoever won that game was going to end up winning the whole thing, Hollingworth said. Would I have loved being a powerhouse being in Frisco, and it just being Frisco High School? 10 Spencer 4, No. Find more high school sports coverage from The Dallas Morning News here. If that doesnt showcase him, then I dont know what he needs to do to be able to get to that next level.. That achievement is not about me, its about our program, she said. Most kids would have just said, Well, to heck with you guys. 12 Sioux City Heelan 2, Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley 0, No. Bartek Zabek, The Dallas Morning News 2023 boys soccer player of the year, proved to be that difference-maker. Anybody can win at any given time, Frisco girls coach Jaime Leraas said. FRISCO - Midland High blanked Frisco Centennial, 3-0, during its first match of the Frisco Dr. At state for the first time, Lone Star (23-1-2) will play El Paso Bel Air in the championship game at 1:30 p.m. Saturday. Go Frisco High! Add [email protected] your contacts. For two years in a row now, Frisco Wakeland has proven itself as the best 5A team in the state, winning back-to-back titles after a 3-0 win over Dripping Springs in the championship in April. To have Theresa be able to come in and make that PK and kind of right the ship for us, it was poetic, McBride said. Zabek, who was named the game's Most Valuable Player, found the ball and fired home the rebound for a 2-0 lead. He was named District 7-6A Offensive MVP and led his team to the area round where it fell to Allen. I run a 40 yard dash in 4.3 seconds and my 1 mile is paced at 5:15. She was just 24 years old when she got her first head coaching job after playing college soccer at Texas. Lopez became the most dangerous scorer in the Dallas area last season, recording a region-high 34 goals and 12 assists on the year. Itll lean on Bella James and Katy Gregson as its top returners. 4 overall? Pink Tournament on a cold afternoon Thursday. University Interscholastic League; Twitter. Leraas has been the head coach at Frisco since the program began in 2000. The Lady Jaguars won the UIL Class 6A state title last spring, finishing 24-1-2. Theresa McCullough as a sophomore scored 24 goals with 29 assists. Now, Grapevine (25-3-2) will play Saturday for a chance at its first state title. Setterberg earned district goalkeeper of the year honors for the second consecutive year, and his contributions this season carried his team to the state tournament for the second time ever. Other returners include forward/midfielder Jordyn Herrera, an Iowa State signee, defender Molly McDougal headed to Kansas State and forward Ava Dinverno, a signee of Dallas Baptist. "We didn't go into the game with the same intensity from the beginning," senior forward Rodolfo Gonzalez said. How Frisco Lone Star, Frisco emerged as Frisco ISDs newest state title contenders, Five questions with new Rockwall-Heath football coach Rodney Webb, Analyzing the best Dallas-area high school cornerbacks in the Class of 2024, Dallas Christian CB William Nettles, a top 100 area recruit, commits to Purdue, Find more high school sports coverage from The Dallas Morning News here, Analyzing the best Dallas-area high school linebackers in the Class of 2024, 10 Dallas-area players to watch for in the 2023 MLB draft, Five questions with Denton Braswell football head coach Kent Laster, Analyzing the best Dallas-area high school receivers and tight ends in the Class of 2024, Where are they now? He pretty much received every personal accolade any player can possibly get throughout this entire season, Hollingworth said. Whether it was Lone Star coming from behind in the final minutes of its last two playoff games or Friscos perfect shootout performance to avenge its two district losses to Reedy, both programs had storybook finishes. All rights reserved. Greg Riddle, SportsDayHS writer and editor. The Rangers withstood several early surges from Bel Air that didn't quite find the net and turned the tide for good in the 21st minute with a goal from Bartek Zabek on their way to a 4-1 win against the Highlanders at Birkelbach Field. To view subscription options for The News and SportsDay, click here. He led his team on its run to the regional semifinals, which Duncanville hopes to replicate in 2023 with a number of key contributors returning. "It is a team that beat us in every area. Lia Assimakopoulos, Staff Reporter. Nobodys going to take you for granted.. He watched from afar as Lone Star put together its best season in program history. Lone Star isnt satisfied just making it this far, as players shouted out Weve got one more in the postgame huddle. After finishing 22-4-1 last year and returning a number of key contributors such as District 11-4A Offensive Player of the Year Josten Watkins and Newcomer of the Year Braden Johnson hopes are high for what the program can accomplish in year five. Senior Lexi Lees first-half goal on a header off a cross from Luci Rodriguez spurred the Raccoons to a spot in their first state championship game, as Frisco took a 1-0 win over Georgetown Thursday in a Class 5A state semifinal at Birkelbach Field. The district also offers middle school soccer, so students can be exposed to the sport from an early age. 4,973 Following. @sportsdayhs @_onemustang pic.twitter.com/Aycd6SmFIG.
