The Dallas-area girls soccer playoffs are set to kick off, with Celina aiming for its fifth state championship, following last year's historic four-peat. Head coach Cody Moles seeks his first title after taking over from Alexander Adams. Celina's standout, senior Cate de Moor, has scored 27 goals this season, helping the team net 30 goals through the initial playoff rounds last year. The competition includes strong teams from District 5, where Coppell and Flower Mound Marcus are previous champions.

By the Numbers
  • Celina scored 30 goals through four playoff rounds last season.
  • Sophomore Addison Smith from Forney has netted 25 goals and 16 assists this season.
  • Southlake Carroll's Peyton Hayes leads with 33 goals and 21 assists.
  • Frisco Wakeland finished the season unbeaten at 21-0.
State of Play
  • Celina is favored to win its fifth title, competing against strong teams from District 5.
  • Unbeaten Southlake Carroll finished as the top team in the area.
  • Life Waxahachie enters playoffs with a record of 24-0-1, only conceding six goals this season.
  • Forney has a record of 23-1, making them a strong contender.
What's Next

As the playoffs unfold, expect intense competition among top-ranked teams, with potential matchups that could reshape the state title picture. Celina's path to another championship may face challenges from teams like Forney and Life Waxahachie.

Bottom Line

Celina's pursuit of a historic fifth championship highlights the depth of talent in the Dallas-area playoffs. The outcome will depend on how the top contenders adapt and perform under pressure, setting the stage for a thrilling postseason.