2020 Regular Season, Week 7: Cypress Woods Wildcats (3-3, 2-2) @ Cypress Park Tigers (4-2, 3-1)
District 16-6A Game #5
6:30 PM Thursday, November 5, 2020
Cy-Fair Federal Credit Union Stadium
Photo courtesy: Tom Dendy, Phlox Photography/MaxPreps
Previously on Cy Woods Football...
Ugh, do I have to?
The Wildcat offense went missing last Saturday against Cy Ranch and the defense had to do all the scoring. Unfortunately, they only scored two points. The Wildcats lost 20-2.
Now, Cy Woods kicks off Week 7 in District 16-6A against a young program that has started to find its way in the jungle of Texas high school football using a relentless rushing attack.
District 16-6A
Current Standings
The current top four teams are in italics. Teams in bold have clinched a playoff spot. Teams that have been stricken through have been eliminated or are on the verge of getting eliminated from playoff contention.
1. Bridgeland (6-0, 4-0)
2. Cypress Park (4-2, 3-1)
3. Cypress Ranch (3-2, 2-1)
4. Cypress Woods (3-3, 2-2)
5. Langham Creek (3-3, 2-2); Cy Woods owns tiebreaker over Langham Creek
6. Cypress Falls (1-4, 1-2)
7. Cypress Springs (1-5, 1-3)
8. Cypress Lakes (0-6, 0-4)
Week 6 Results
Langham Creek 27, Cypress Lakes 7
Bridgeland 62, Cypress Park 20
Cypress Ranch 20, Cypress Woods 2
Cypress Falls 25, Cypress Springs 10
Week 7 Schedule
Thursday, November 5
Cypress Park (4-2, 3-1) vs. Cypress Woods (3-3, 3-2), 6:30 at CF-FCU
Friday, November 6
Cypress Ranch (3-2, 2-1) vs. Langham Creek (3-3, 3-2), 7:00 at CF-FCU
Saturday, November 7
Cypress Lakes (0-6, 0-4) vs. Cypress Falls (1-4, 1-2), 1:00 at Pridgeon
Cypress Springs (1-5, 1-3) vs. Bridgeland (6-0, 4-0), 7:00 at CF-FCU
Let's take a look at the bi-district opponents in District 15-6A:
District 15-6A
1. Tomball Memorial (6-0, 3-0)
2. Klein Oak (2-1, 2-0)
3. Klein Cain (4-2, 2-1)
4. Klein Collins (2-2, 1-1)
5. Tomball (4-2, 1-2)
6. Klein (2-2, 0-2)
7. Klein Forest (1-4, 0-3)
Week 6 Results
Bye: Klein Oak
Tomball Memorial 29, Klein 14
Klein Collins 31, Tomball 17
Klein Cain 76, Klein Forest 34
Week 7 Schedule
Bye: Tomball Memorial
Thursday, November 5
Klein Oak vs. Tomball, 7:00 at Klein Memorial
Friday, November 6
Klein Forest vs. Klein, 7:00 at Klein Memorial
Saturday, November 7
Klein Collins vs. Klein Cain, 2:00 at Klein Memorial
The Enemy: Cypress Park Tigers
2018 Record: 3-7, 3-5 (6th) in District 14-6A
Did not qualify for playoffs
Cypress Park season-to-date
W 55-40 @ Cypress Ridge
L 44-27 vs. Cy-Fair
W 62-13 vs. Cypress Springs
W 55-32 @ Cypress Lakes
W 61-41 vs. Cypress Falls
L 62-20 @ Bridgeland
Cy Park faced Bridgeland with first place in District 16-6A on the line last Friday and despite an encouraging start, the Bears' unrelenting assault eventually overwhelmed the Tigers as they were blown away by a final of 62-20.
Woods leads 2-0.
Previous Meetings
October 11, 2019: Woods 49, Park 28 (Homecoming XII)
October 11, 2018: Woods 61, Park 7
Players to Watch
Harold Perkins - JR ATH #4
Nathan Livingston - JR ATH #8
Edward Dixon - JR QB #5
Cameron King - JR RB/WR #17
Connor King - FR RB/DB #15
Jarra Anderson - SOPH OL/DL #68
Owen Pewee - JR ATH #14
Christopher Gilbreath - JR LB #27
Raymond Sims - SR LB #32
2¢ on Park
After a winless debut season, the Cypress Park Tigers made significant strides in Year Two, and to be honest, they were probably a handful of plays from finishing .500 last season. After just trying to survive Year One, the Tigers found themselves hanging around with Cy Ranch and nearly pulled off a stunning upset on the road against Tomball Memorial, so they were *that* close to posting a 5-3 mark in District 14-6A. This may be a program that has won just three of its first 20 varsity football games entering this season, but the Tigers are enjoying a breakout 2020 that's put them in prime position to clinch its first-ever playoff berth.
Like Bridgeland, Park graduated its first senior class so foundational players like Sergio Small, Cameron Jeng, and James LeBlanc have all moved on. However, a good portion of their progress in 2019 can be credited to an excellent junior class headed by Harold Perkins, last season's Defensive Newcomer of the Year in District 14-6A. With game-changing ability on offense and defense, Perkins has certainly turned himself into a player to watch and as a result, he has gained serious helium on the recruiting trail as nearly every Power 5 school is vying for his services. Nate Livingston might probably be just as good as Perkins and with the season he's having, it won't be long before Livingston builds up an extensive offer list. Cameron King is a scat-back whose elusiveness makes him a home-run threat whenever he touches the ball. His younger brother, Connor, is a freshman who plays exactly like he does. The younger King has been a role player for the Tigers this year, but keep an eye on him in the coming years.
One of the main questions facing this team was whether they could get some quarterback play. Edward Dixon is now in control of the Tiger offense and he's done enough to keep opposing defenses honest. But truthfully, with the trio of Livingston, Perkins, and Cameron King tearing everyone apart, all Dixon really needs to do is keep opposing defenses honest. His continued development will be key as the season progresses and will ultimately determine how far Park goes this season.
Most of Park's starters play both ways; Perkins and Livingston have also showcased their game-changing ability on defense. Owen Pewee steps into the role Cameron Jeng had last year: a deep threat on offense, a hard hitter on defense. Raymond Sims is the veteran of a talented linebacker group that includes Perkins, Livingston, and Chris Gilbreath. Jarra Anderson is a star in the making on the defensive line that also features Jaylon Simien, Wesley Echerenwa, and Elijah Frazier. Raymond Davis, Mason Canty, Devin Neugebauer star in the secondary.
Like Bridgeland, Park is still a young team and they've got some legit talent in their system and like the Bears, they will be making plenty of noise now and in the future.
Last Time These Two Teams Met
The Wildcats enjoyed a happy Homecoming as they took down a Tigers squad that was up for the challenge, 49-28. Christian Scott scored on a couple of runs while JaVarian Stewart had a 30-yard touchdown catch and an 85-yard kickoff return touchdown. Defensively, Colton Morris had ten tackles. Cameron King gave the Wildcat defense fits for much of the night as he ran for 121 yards and two scores for Park.
Sub-Varsity Game Information
As it's a Thursday game week, sub-varsity game day is Wednesday. JV at Woods, freshmen at Park. Cy Park has one team at each level, so unless Woods finds games for the B-teams, there will be one game at 5:30.
Location of Cypress Park High School
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