7:00 PM Friday, September 11, 2015
Berry Center
Previously on Cy Woods Football...
In the 2015 season opener, the Wildcats faced off against Klein Collins at Reliant Stadium, and it got ugly fast. The Cats were down 34-7 at halftime, never got themselves going on offense, and various miscues sent them to a 62-21 defeat.
Tre' Hart was one of the few bright spots that afternoon as he recorded 5 receptions for 128 yards and a touchdown.
The Enemy: Cypress Ridge Rams
2014: 2-8, 2-7 (t-8th) in District 17-6A
Did not qualify for playoffs
The Rams opened up their 2015 campaign on a winning note as they took advantage of Morton Ranch's miscues and came out on top 35-26 at Rhodes Stadium on Saturday. Kevin LeDee caught 2 passes, and both went for touchdowns.
(A Few) Players to Watch on the Other Side
QB Cody Canady, WR Kevin LeDee, WR DeAndre Jelks, RB Trelon Smith, DB D'Angelo Ellis, DB Dasharm Newsome, DB James Froehlich, DL Kamari Staton, DL Lucky Jeffery, LB Breon Hayward, LB Darius Warfield
All-Time Series
Cy Woods leads 4-3.
Previous Meetings
September 13, 2014: Woods 59, Ridge 28
September 19, 2013: Woods 28, Ridge 26
September 20, 2012: Ridge 54, Woods 21
October 29, 2011: Woods 45, Ridge 13
October 30, 2010: Woods 49, Ridge 40
September 25, 2009: Ridge 46, Woods 20 (Homecoming II)
September 26, 2008: Ridge 43, Woods 41
2¢ on Ridge
The Rams' inexperience in 2014 led to their worst season ever. However, they return the most lettermen in the district, and many of their starters are back as well. They'll be looking to put the lessons they learned from a rough season to good use as they try to return to prominence.
A significant problem for Cy Ridge last season was a lack of stability at the quarterback position. I believe that they had 5 different people try their hand at QB last season. D'Angelo Ellis, who is normally a defensive back, was one of them. He got the start against Cy Woods last year. Cody Canady was another kid who got a start under center, and he was the Opening Night starter, so it looks like the Rams have some semblance of stability at that spot.
On the other hand, running back has been a position that the Rams haven't found difficulty in filling; they seem to have a legit player at the position every season. The next in line for them is Trelon Smith, who returned a kickoff for a touchdown in last season's game. Smith, who was a sophomore last season, showed good potential before an injury cut his season short. He'll be backed up by Kendall Walls.
Kevin LeDee is rather easy to spot; in addition to his long, flowing locks, he's usually the tallest person on the field, which gives him a significant advantage in jumpball situations. LeDee, who started as a sophomore in 2014, is expected to be the next in line to replace Kemah Siverand. He and DeAndre Jelks are the Rams' top two returning receivers.
For as long as I can remember, the Rams have always had some fine players on the defensive side of the ball, particularly on the front line. Kamari Staton was the Defensive Newcomer of the Year in the district last season. On the other side of the line is Jeffery, who is described as "a long specimen with a high motor." Hayward will lead the second level of the defense along with Darius Warfield. Ellis, a Rice commit who led the Rams in interceptions last season, is back in the secondary, and he'll form an excellent cornerback duo with Dasharm Newsome.
Last Time These Two Teams Met
The first 17 minutes of this game was topsy-turvy as both teams traded scores. However, after the Rams scored on 3rd & 20 to cut the Wildcats' lead to 28-21 in the 2nd quarter, the Cats seized all of the momentum with two quick touchdowns and left Ridge in the dust en route to a 59-28 win. The (then) sophomores enjoyed breakout performances, as C.J. Jones scored 4 total touchdowns (2 rushing, 2 receiving) and finished 3 receiving yards shy of a 100-100 game. Bryson Powers caught 2 touchdown passes in his last game before becoming a full-time defensive player, while R.J. Harmon had 131 receiving yards and a touchdown and added 125 more yards on the ground.
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