Previously on Cy Woods Football...
The Cats rebounded from their loss to Cy Ranch by taking down Cy Creek 35-21. They shook off a sluggish start that saw them trail 14-7 at halftime. The 2nd half was a radically different story as they rattled off 28 unanswered points to take a 35-14 lead in the 4th quarter. And... the only points they allowed in the 2nd half came on a cosmetic touchdown as time expired.
The two-headed monster of C.J. Jones and R.J. Harmon wreaked havoc on the Cougars defense, even if only one of them scored. C.J. had 103 yards and 2 touchdowns on 10 carries, and he also had an 11-yard TD reception to his name. On the flip side, R.J. Harmon slashed and sliced and diced his way to 162 yards on 20 carries.
The Enemy: Cypress Lakes Spartans
2013 Record: 1-9, 1-8 (10th) in District 17-5A
On Saturday at the Berry Center, the Spartans took an early 3-0 lead on Langham Creek, but they were quickly overwhelmed by the Lobos and although it looked like they put up a good fight, Langham was simply too much as they fell 56-17. Cy Lakes has been outscored 198-19 in their 4 district losses this season. They also dropped their season opener to Mayde Creek 37-23.
Players to Watch
WR Deonte Andres, WR Rashad Henry, WR/RB Rajon Richardson, QB Colin King, OL/DL Conrade Miller, LB Matthew Wilson, LB Aaron Powell, DB Braelon Herman
All-Time Series
Woods leads 4-0.
Previous Meetings
September 28, 2013: Woods 34, Lakes 14
September 29, 2012: Woods 63, Lakes 13
October 6, 2011: Woods 63, Lakes 14
October 7, 2010: Woods 34, Lakes 0
2¢ on Lakes
Cy Ranch and Cy Lakes both began varsity play in the 2010 season. The similarities end there; ever since their debut games, both teams have taken radically different trajectories. While Ranch has built themselves a solid program (and I am saying this from a non-homer perspective), Cy Lakes has been entrenched in the cellar of Cy-Fair ISD football, and obviously, their struggles on the field have been well-documented.
But... speaking as a former player, I know that no opponent can be taken lightly. Thinking that you've got the win in the bag before you even step on the playing field and underestimating your opponent are the two biggest cardinal sins in sports. Regardless of the quality of your opponent, you just don't do those things.
This is Lakes' homecoming game. This will be just the 2nd time that the Cats are a homecoming opponent; in 2012, they defeated Cy Springs 48-13.
Conrade Miller is their anchor on the offensive line, and there will also be stretches where he'll play on the opposite side of the line of scrimmage. At the helm is sophomore QB Colin King. He has shown some promise, but at the same time, he is also getting a baptism by fire. He has a good weapon out wide in Andres, their top returning receiver. Rajon Richardson, another returning starter, is a shifty runner in the open field. Rashad Henry was a starting safety in last season's tilt, but he's making the transition to offense. Powell and Wilson give them 2 returning linebackers, and DB Braelon Herman was listed as their top sophomore by Dave Campbell's Texas Football.
Last Time These Two Teams Met
For 36 minutes, the Wildcat offense had absolutely nothing going for them. The rain started falling in the 2nd quarter, and after a busted coverage, the Cats found themselves behind 7-0 at halftime. And then during halftime, the Berry Center was placed under a lightning delay for nearly 2 hours. After 3 quarters, they still trailed 14-6. This was a very, very sloppy affair as both teams put the ball on the ground 3 times. The Cats lost all 3 of their fumbles, while the Spartans lost 2 of the 3 they fumbled. Both teams also threw 1 interception apiece.
In the 4th quarter, the Cats offense finally found their way out of the haze they had been listlessly wandering through as Nick Hooper and Sam Stewart carried them to the finish, running for 2 touchdowns apiece as the Cats took this game by a final score of 34-14. Sam ran for a team-record 247 yards in this game, while Nick ran for 119 and 3 scores.
Random Facts and Figures From This Series
- The Wildcats have either scored 34 or 63 in the 4 wins.
- The 34-0 win in 2010 was the first shutout in team history.
- The Cats set a team record with 532 passing yards in the 2011 game.
- Lakes is one of two teams that has yet to beat Woods in a game of football.
JV and Freshman Game Information
Freshmen at Lakes, JV at Woods. I believe that Lakes only has 1 JV team. Not sure about the fish.
For Freshman Game(s): Directions to Cy Lakes
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