CARROLLTON — A little wind didn't slow down fast Maddie Patterson.
Flower Mound sophomore Marcus scored two goals in the first 40 minutes of a 3-0 (12-6-6) win over Richardson Pierce in the area round of the Class 6A girls soccer playoffs. Fellow sophomore Piper Garcia scored Marcus' third goal around the 59th minute of the game on a balmy Friday night at Standridge Stadium.
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Patterson's strong footwork and ability to outrun defenders bodes well for Marcus (15-6-4), who also benefited from senior goalie Bry Russell's strong defense in the shutout.
Marcus finished fourth in District 6-6A this season, defeating Allen 2-0 in the bi-district round on Monday. The team aims to make another run at the state championship after winning the Class 6A crown in 2023.
Marcus lost just one game last season when it defeated Fort Bend Ridge Point 2-0 in the state title game to win its first state championship since 2005.
Flower Mound Marcus forward Maddie Patterson (17) scored around the defense of Richardson J.J. Pierce goaltender Macy Morgan (1) in first-half action. The two teams played an area round playoff football game on March 29, 2024 at Standridge Stadium in Carrollton. (Steve Hamm/Special Contributor)(Steve Hamm)Kyra Palermo, 19, of Richardson J.J. Pierce, and Maddy Hayes, 9, of Flower Mound Marcus, in the foreground, compete for possession of the ball during first half play. The two teams played an area round playoff football game on March 29, 2024 at Standridge Stadium in Carrollton. (Steve Hamm/Special Contributor)(Steve Hamm)Flowers' Mound Marcus forward Maddie Patterson, 17, second from right, looks at teammate Annika to her left after scoring in the first half of the game against Richardson J.J. Pierce. Receiving a blessing from Mr. Denning (16 years old). The two teams played an area round playoff football game on March 29, 2024 at Standridge Stadium in Carrollton. (Steve Hamm/Special Contributor)(Steve Hamm)Richardson JJ Pierce goaltender Macy Morgan (1) jumped and made a save during the first half of the game against Flower Mound Marcus. The two teams played an area round playoff football game on March 29, 2024 at Standridge Stadium in Carrollton. (Steve Hamm/Special Contributor)(Steve Hamm)Flower Mound Marcus girls soccer players and coaches pose for a photo with the area championship trophy after advancing with a 3-0 win over Richardson J.J. Pierce. The two teams played an area round playoff football game on March 29, 2024 at Standridge Stadium in Carrollton. (Steve Hamm/Special Contributor)(Steve Hamm)Flower Mound Marcus players react to a message shared by head coach Erin Smith (center right) after a 3-0 win over Richardson J.J. Pierce. The two teams played an area round playoff football game on March 29, 2024 at Standridge Stadium in Carrollton. (Steve Hamm/Special Contributor)(Steve Hamm)Flower Mound Marcus players are enjoying a moment of celebration as they were presented with the area championship trophy after advancing with a 3-0 win over Richardson J.J. Pierce. The two teams played an area round playoff football game on March 29, 2024 at Standridge Stadium in Carrollton. (Steve Hamm/Special Contributor)(Steve Hamm)Flower Mound Marcus players enjoy a photo moment as they are presented with area championship trophies after defeating Richardson J.J. Pierce 3-0. The two teams played an area round playoff football game on March 29, 2024 at Standridge Stadium in Carrollton. (Steve Hamm/Special Contributor)(Steve Hamm)Flower Mound Marcus players Emma Fioretti, 8, left, and Eva Young, 6, play after the Marauders advance with a 3-0 win over Richardson J.J. Pierce. (years old) is happy. The two teams played an area round playoff football game on March 29, 2024 at Standridge Stadium in Carrollton. (Steve Hamm/Special Contributor)(Steve Hamm)Flower Mound Marcus midfielder Emma Fioretti, 8, left center, challenges Richardson J.J. Pierce midfielder Kayla Palermo, 19, during second-half action. Concentrate on the ball while receiving it. Marcus won 3-0 and advanced. The two teams played an area round playoff football game on March 29, 2024 at Standridge Stadium in Carrollton. (Steve Hamm/Special Contributor)(Steve Hamm)Richardson J.J. Pierce player Ashtyn Singleton, 15, attempts to maneuver around the defense of Flower Mound Marcus defender Riley Alvin, 19, during first-half action. apply the brakes. Marcus won 3-0 and advanced. The two teams played an area round playoff football game on March 29, 2024 at Standridge Stadium in Carrollton. (Steve Hamm/Special Contributor)(Steve Hamm)Flower Mound Marcus midfielder Emma Fioretti (8) negotiates a pass as Richardson J.J. Pierce midfielder Avery Parrish (17) closes in during second-half action. Marcus won his 3-0 and advanced. The teams played an area round playoff soccer game on March 29, 2024 at Standridge Stadium in Carrollton. (Steve Hamm/Special Contributor)(Steve Hamm)Richardson J.J. Pierce forward Kata Rodriguez, 10, left, is challenged by Flower Mound Marcus forward Maddie Patterson, 17, during second-half action. Marcus won his 3-0 and advanced. The two teams played an area round playoff soccer game at Standridge Stadium in Carrollton on March 29, 2024. (Steve Hamm/Special Contributor)(Steve Hamm)Flower Mound Marcus forward-center Maddie Patterson (17) sprints during an offensive drive and Richardson J.J. Pierce defender Campbell Henke (16) during first-half action. Moving. Marcus won 3-0 and advanced. The two teams played an area round playoff football game on March 29, 2024 at Standridge Stadium in Carrollton. (Steve Hamm/Special Contributor)(Steve Hamm)During first-half action, Flower Mound's Marcus forward Maddie Patterson (17) moves aggressively against the defense of Richardson J.J. Pierce's Campbell Henke (16). The two teams played an area round playoff football game on March 29, 2024 at Standridge Stadium in Carrollton. (Steve Hamm/Special Contributor)(Steve Hamm)Richardson J.J. Pierce head coach Oscar Borgarelao said that during the first half of the game, Flower Mound Marcus forward Maddie Hayes, 9, was standing and Pierce was stranded on the field. player, Kyla Palermo, 19, reacted to the lack of a call after a collision. Marcus won 3-0 and advanced. The two teams played an area round playoff football game on March 29, 2024 at Standridge Stadium in Carrollton. (Steve Hamm/Special Contributor)(Steve Hamm)Flower Mound Marcus forward Maddie Hayes, 9, is welcomed onto the field by her teammates during player introductions before the start of the game against Richardson J.J. Pierce. Marcus won 3-0 and advanced. The two teams played an area round playoff football game on March 29, 2024 at Standridge Stadium in Carrollton. (Steve Hamm/Special Contributor)(Steve Hamm)Flower Mound Marcus forward Maddie Patterson (17) is stopped in front of the goal by Richardson J.J. Pierce goaltender Macy Morgan (1) during first-half action. Marcus won 3-0 and advanced. The two teams played an area round playoff football game on March 29, 2024 at Standridge Stadium in Carrollton. (Steve Hamm/Special Contributor)(Steve Hamm)Flower Mound Marcus midfielder Allie Williams, 10, controlled the ball and Richardson J.J. Pierce's Lexi Andrade, 9, attempted a steal in first-half action. . Marcus won 3-0 and advanced. The two teams played an area round playoff football game on March 29, 2024 at Standridge Stadium in Carrollton. (Steve Hamm/Special Contributor)(Steve Hamm)Flower Mound Marcus midfielder Allie Williams, 10, controls the ball, and Richardson J.J. Pierce defender Caroline Edmondson, 20, protects it during the first-half action. Marcus won 3-0 and advanced. The two teams played an area round playoff football game on March 29, 2024 at Standridge Stadium in Carrollton. (Steve Hamm/Special Contributor)(Steve Hamm)Flower Mound Marcus forward Maddie Patterson, 17, heads the ball to a teammate during the first half of a game against Richardson J.J. Pierce. Marcus won 3-0 and advanced. The two teams played an area round playoff football game on March 29, 2024 at Standridge Stadium in Carrollton. (Steve Hamm/Special Contributor)(Steve Hamm)Flower Mound Marcus forward Maddie Patterson, 17, changed direction while looking for a way to the basket during the first half against Richardson J.J. Pierce. Marcus won 3-0 and advanced. The two teams played an area round playoff football game on March 29, 2024 at Standridge Stadium in Carrollton. (Steve Hamm/Special Contributor)(Steve Hamm)
Patterson played a key role as a freshman as Marcus won the state title last year. The forward scored in the 94th minute of double overtime to help Marcus defeat Trophy Club Byron Nelson 1-0 in the 6A Region I semifinals and advance to the finals.
As of March 20, Patterson had scored 27 goals this season.
Alabama State's Russell has 10 shutouts in the same span. She and Patterson round out a talented roster that includes her junior Mary Hardin-Baylor commit Aubrey Tipton and senior Oklahoma commit Savannah Wiley.
These weapons will help Marcus continue its title defense in the district quarterfinals against Lake Highlands.
Lake Highland 4, Flower Mound 2: 3rd place in a big upset at Flower Mound. dallas morning newsArea Ranking (16-1-3) Oklahoma State senior commit Caitlin Hoppers led Lake Highlands (18-4-2) with two goals. One was an assist from junior Ashlyn Steele and the other was a pass from sophomore Dani Chaump. Schompf scored his own goal Friday night, and his senior, Dennis Garcia, added an extra point. Champ and Garcia scored with assists from freshman Casey Corcoran.
Flower Mound's Jalen Chaney scored each of the team's two goals and Haley Peep had two assists. Lake Highlands, the district runner-up with a 7-6 record, will face Flower Mound Marcus in the district quarterfinals.
Forney 6, Mount Pleasant 0: Kylie Williams, Addison Smith and Delilah Rico combined for six goals in the win for Forney. Williams led Forney with three points, Smith had two points and Rico had one goal and an assist. Madalyn Putnam had a team-high three assists and goaltender Madison Mayhall earned the shutout.
Forney (23-2-1) is undefeated in District 14-5A and will play fellow district champions in Lovejoy in the next round.
Lovejoy 6, Lufkin 0: Emma Nelson had a great day Friday with Lovejoy's big win over Lufkin. The junior scored a team-high two goals and assisted on Ella York's one goal. Kenley Swadener, Gracyn Thompson and Brenna Wallace also scored in area round contests. Lovejoy (20-1-4) remained scoreless thanks to Swadener and Natalie Rennert. In two straight playoff games, Lovejoy outscored their opponents 16-0.
McKinney North 2, Kingwood Park 1: Cat Soto and Katie Keneally each scored a goal for McKinney North (14-5-2), which will face Red Oak (17-4) in the district quarterfinals.
Wylie East 8, Mansfield Lake Ridge 1: It was a great night for Wylie East (23-1), which had seven different players score in the rout of Mansfield-Lakeridge. Freshman Sophie Preston led Wylie East with two goals. Riley Wood, Brooke Shields, Amaya Dawkins, Ariana Dalcair, Averi Reisinger and Rory Ayers each had one score of their own. Wylie East will play Wylie in the district quarterfinals.
