SC Soccer Forums SCSoccer.com Forums Girls Varsity Soccer Mauldin vs. Wando

I'm very obviously biased, but if Wando settles down and plays their traditional game AND connects with the back of the net, they can beat pretty much anyone on the field. Plus, the girls have tasted the State championship, so I doubt they're going to go out there lackluster.

So my pick is Wando over Mauldin. And I wouldn't be surprised to see several of my Class of 2004 teammates in the stands cheering them on since they're all college grads now.

Lexington played both Wando and Mauldin; Lexington scored one of the two goals that Wando allowed all season that was referenced earlier in this thread. With no disrespect to either Mauldin or Wando, I would be amazed if Wando's defense allowed three goals -- Wando has the best defense I saw play at the high school level all season. I'd give a slight edge to Mauldin's offense over Wando's offense, but I'm not sure it's enough of an edge. The referees will also play a part -- if they call a tight game Wando will be disadvantaged because of their advantage in size and the fact that they play very physically.

I was at the last game. What I can remember is Wando had 4 or 5 players being recruited by D1 schools. Wando had a very tall team that year and I believe 3 of the scores were headers off corner kicks.

This should be a great game. Hopefully the refs will be a non-issue this year.

As stated, obviously no one knows what will happen in the game. However, I've beem impressed by the mental toughness that Mauldin has displayed by winning on the road in the playoffs over Lexington, TL Hanna, and Dorman. And, by how they've won those games.

I expect a very close game that could easily be decided on PK's.

Here's to a great game!

Should be a great game with both teams loaded with talent! One with experience of winning last year and the other who has clearly jelled and is on a roll by beating a very impressive list of very good soccer teams and a tough schedule.

In fact, all three ladies finals on Friday should be worth the price of admission.... just think 3 for the price of 1! I would definitely plan on the afternoon and evening in The Graveyard!

You will know who the winner is going to be in the first 5 minutes of the game. If the Referee allows players to get free kicks from flopping on the ground and allows constant late hitting than Mauldin will win. If he doesn't fall for the flopping and calls the late hits Wando will win.

What? Flopping and late hitting? Have you actually seen Mauldin play?

I think that's why he said that. He has seen them play.

From an earlier post in this thread:

"The referees will also play a part -- if they call a tight game Wando will be disadvantaged because of their advantage in size and the fact that they play very physically"

It sounds more like Wando may be doing the flopping and late hitting. Nothing wrong with a good physical soccer match.

I like to watch a good, physical match. too.

There is a huge difference in physical play and intentional late hitting. Wando does not play dirty and they do not "flop". I'm guessing Mauldin doesn't either.