Cypress Woods Wildcats (6-3) @ Klein Cain Hurricanes (7-2)
7:00 PM Thursday, December 10, 2020
Klein Memorial Stadium
Photo courtesy: Jo Nowak, Phlox Photography/MaxPreps
Previously on Cy Woods Football...
On November 19, the Cypress Woods Wildcats concluded the 2020 regular season by strolling to a 56-18 victory over a winless Cy Lakes squad. The Wildcats wound up securing third place in District 16-6A and the #2 seed in the Division I bracket.
Now, after two weeks off, Cy Woods begins their road to Arlington... on the road, appropriately enough. The first team standing in their path presents a formidable challenge.
The Enemy: Klein Cain Hurricanes
2020 Record: 7-2, 5-1 (2nd) in District 15-6A
Klein Cain season-to-date
L 49-42 @ Bridgeland
W 56-21 vs. Cypress Creek
W 37-20 vs. Klein
L 64-49 @ Tomball Memorial
W 76-34 vs. Klein Forest
W 35-21 @ Klein Collins
W 37-23 vs. Klein Oak
W 53-38 @ Tomball
W 56-24 vs. Foster
This is the first meeting between Cypress Woods and Klein Cain. The Hurricanes will be the 37th different opponent to take on the Wildcats.
Players to Watch
Jaydon Blue - JR RB #23
Carson Roper - JR QB #11
Matthew Golden - JR WR #2
Byron Deary - SR OL #70
Johrdan Howard - SR OL #69
John Dos Santos - JR OL #74
Connor Been - JR LB #56
Dylan Stevens - SR LB #44
Lukia Rawls - JR DL #90
Isaac Hudson - SR DB #19
Daven Martin - SOPH DB #9
John Arispe - JR DB #10
2¢ on Cain
The Klein Cain Hurricanes, Klein ISD's newest high school, has experienced a rise similar to Bridgeland's. Cain is essentially a newer, sleeker version of Klein Oak, whose attendance zone they cut into. Like Bridgeland, the Hurricanes' junior class has put them on the map and two of these kids are on the verge of superstardom.
Jaydon Blue is one of 2022's top recruits and is probably the top junior running back in the country. He's averaging over nine yards per carry and almost 200 yards a night. Seems pretty good. Like Conner Weigman, he can pretty much go anywhere he feels like going for college.
Matt Golden is by far their top receiving threat and is also a top receiver for the class of 2022. Golden also handles the punting duties for Cain and he's done a fantastic job of flipping the field when called upon to kick it away. Carson Roper has come into his own as the Hurricanes' new signal-caller and Cade Farragut has been a solid second option in the passing game. Aaron Jordan has also done well spelling Blue in certain situations. Byron Deary and Johrdan Howard anchor the Cain offensive line along with John Dos Santos.
The Hurricanes possess solid talent across all three levels of their defense as well. Lukia Rawls was a first-team All-District pick as a sophomore last season and he has continued to be a disruptive force on their defensive line. Connor Been and Dylan Stevens are Cain's top two tacklers this season and they've done well in replacing Bryson Culton, who put up 101 tackles last year. Isaac Hudson is a three-year starter in a deep secondary and he'll be joined by Ryan Toth, John Arispe, Isaiah Elmore, Jeff Brown, and rising sophomore Daven Martin at the back.
Klein Cain is a well-rounded team across the board and they certainly have the advantage over the Wildcats in terms of pure talent. But then again, being out-athleted isn't anything new to Cy Woods football and they've won their fair share of these matchups.
As you all know, there's no tomorrow when playoff time rolls around. This game will be a huge challenge for Cy Woods football, but I know they have the fortitude to find a way to win this game. These are the games where 212° shines brightest.
Location of Klein Memorial Stadium
If you're familiar with this area, you know that Klein Memorial is not a fun stadium to enter or exit with your vehicle. The visitor's side faces Steubner-Airline.
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