Sunday, October 1, 2017

Know Your Enemy: Langham Creek Lobos

Week 4: Cypress Woods Wildcats (2-1) @ Langham Creek Lobos (3-0)
6:30 PM Thursday, October 5, 2017
Cy-Fair FCU Stadium

Photo by Billy Schuerman

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Previously on Cy Woods Football...

It was a happy Homecoming for the Wildcats as they topped Jersey Village 42-35. In the process, they matched their win total from 2016 and recorded their first win over the Falcons since 2012.

Bobby Dodson ran for 146 yards and a touchdown, while Jack Barrientez threw a 33-yard touchdown pass to Cullen Sherrill, scored twice on the ground, and added five tackles on defense. Clancey Hall and Mac Bird both recorded 10 tackles.

Week 6 presents the Wildcats with their toughest test to date.

The Enemy: Langham Creek Lobos

2016 record: 8-4, 6-3 (4th) in District 17-6A
Lost 29-21 to Cinco Ranch in Area round of 6A Division II, Region III playoffs

Cy Ridge took a 28-6 lead on the Lobos with 11:33 in the third quarter... and then Langham proceeded to outscore them 40-0 the rest of the way to come out with the 46-28 victory. The Lobos capitalized on 5 Rams turnovers, most of which came in the second half.

Langham Creek has won their first three games of 2017; they topped Cy Creek 45-26 to open the year and then dominated Cy Falls 38-12.

All-Time Series

Cy Woods leads 5-4.

Previous Meetings


September 29, 2016: Langham 62, Woods 35
October 16, 2015: Woods 48, Langham 33
October 17, 2014: Langham 55, Woods 31 (Homecoming VII)
September 13, 2013: Langham 48, Woods 20
September 14, 2012: Langham 32, Woods 31 (Homecoming V)
October 14, 2011: Woods 50, Langham 44
October 15, 2010: Woods 55, Langham 27 (Homecoming III)
October 31, 2009: Woods 42, Langham 7
November 1, 2008: Woods 58, Langham 20

Players to Watch

QB Chris Herron, RB Chris Mehn, WR Golden Eke, OL Owen Okonsky, DB Corien Azema, DB Darren Woodson, LB Brad Pinkerton, DL Ernest Thomas

2¢ on Langham

The Lobos begin life without Toneil Carter, who is arguably the greatest player in their program's history. Nevertheless, they still have plenty of weapons at their disposal, most notably their starting backfield.

Chris Mehn averaged 10 yards per carry as Carter's backup last season. This year, he's merely averaging 9 yards per rushing attempt, so he's regressed somewhat. All joking aside, Mehn is a legit home run threat. Chris Herron ran roughshod on the Cats last season and he is coming off a game in which he ran for 181 yards and 5 touchdowns. He'll sling the ball to Golden Eke and Devin Lawrence, but he can really inflict damage with his feet. Owen Okonsky, a first-team All-District selection last season, will anchor the Lobos' offensive line.

Corien Azema had a fine sophomore season in which he earned second-team All-District honors as a linebacker. He's moved over to the secondary, where he'll team up with Darren Woodson and Mauricio Alvarado. Brad Pinkerton and Jermaine Wright lead the linebackers, but D.J. Harris and Chase Hanks have busted onto the scene by going 1-2 in tackles through the first third of the season. Ernest Thomas has seized a starting spot in the trenches as a sophomore; the Lobos are expecting big things from this young lineman.

Last Time These Two Teams Met

The Lobos forced five Cy Woods turnovers, put up 42 points at halftime, and cruised to a 62-35 victory. Jacob Kainer threw for 262 yards and three touchdowns, but he also threw three interceptions, two of which were returned for touchdowns.

Sub-Varsity Game Information

JV plays at Woods, while the freshmen will travel to Langham Creek. Game times are 5:00 and 7:00 on Wednesday.

Location of Langham Creek High School


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