The Predator, as he was also known, put up 1,109 yards that season, which remains a Cy Woods single-season record. Isaiah is the only Wildcat receiver to have a 1,000-yard season. He had 66 catches that season, which is also a Cy Woods single-season record and the only time that a Wildcat has had more than 50 receptions in a season.
Isaiah was just unbelievable. He came up huge in clutch situations, like when he single-handedly moved the Wildcats down the field for the game-winning drive against Cy Creek. Against Skyline, he caught the go-ahead touchdown pass, which eventually turned into the game-winner. What he did in 2009 was one of the most impressive individual performances by a Wildcat football player.
He was selected to play in the Bayou Bowl, an All-Star game pitting Texas high school players against Louisiana players. Isaiah also competed for the Wildcats during track season as a sprinter and a jumper.
After Cy Woods, Isaiah signed with Blinn, then completed his college career at Texas State. In 2012, he set a new Texas State record with a 98-yard touchdown reception.
Isaiah Battle, Cypress Woods Wildcats, 2008-09
One of his old profile pictures on Facebook
Isaiah Battle, Blinn Buccaneers, 2010-11
Photo by Tom Reel, San Antonio Express-News
Isaiah Battle, Texas State Bobcats, 2012-14
The next player to wear #6 was Jon Milhollon, a defensive back in 2010.
Jon Milhollon, 2010
Chase Ragusa was a two-year starter at wide receiver who made the varsity in 2011, his junior year. He was hampered by an injury as a senior, though. After Cy Woods, Chase played two seasons at the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio before transferring to Texas Lutheran to play for a season.
Chase Ragusa, Cypress Woods Wildcats, 2011-12
Incarnate Word Cardinals, 2013-14
Texas Lutheran Bulldogs, 2015
Taylor Tesch wore 6 in 2013, his junior year, and his first full season on the varsity. He switched to 7 in 2014. For more on him, please refer to #7.
Taylor Tesch, 2012-14; wore #82 in 2012 and #7 in 2014
Michael Wirt, a starting cornerback, wore 6 in 2014. He, along with Bryson Powers and Jake Jones, recorded 3 interceptions in 2014. Together, they led the team in that category. However, he was the only one who returned a pick for a touchdown. Michael also played fĂștbol for the Wildcats as a midfielder.
Michael Wirt, 2014
Seth Despres, a wide receiver, wore #6 in 2015. His younger brother, Sean, played quarterback and linebacker for the Wildcats.
Brennan Niles was a starting wide receiver in 2016.
Photo by Billy Schuerman
Brennan Niles, 2016
Jake Swonke was the kicker in 2017 and he earned first-team All-District 17-6A honors in his lone season of football.
Jake Swonke, 2017
Reagan Simmons made the varsity as a junior in 2018 and was a two-year starter at cornerback. As a senior in 2019, he earned 2nd-team All-District 14-6A honors as he intercepted two passes and returned them both for touchdowns. His older brother, Riley, played golf at Cy Woods.
Photo by Tom Dendy
Reagan Simmons, 2018-19
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