Cy Woods All-Time Roster: Number 82

And now we're on to 82. Only three Wildcats have worn 82.

Matt Washington, a backup receiver in 2009, was the first to wear this number. He was also a runner (100m) and a high jumper. I remember Matt as being extremely knowledgable about cars, especially in the technical aspect. He also used to argue with Jonathon Breaux with pretty much anything. According to his Facebook page, Matt is now a Mercedes technician, working at a dealership in Dallas.

Matt Washington (2nd from right), 2009

Justin Rossett wore 82 in 2011, his junior season. He moved out of Cy Woods in his senior year.

Justin Rossett (middle), 2011

Taylor Tesch was assigned #82 upon his promotion to the varsity in 2012, his sophomore year, but switched to #6 in 2013 and switched once more, wearing #7 in his senior year. He's the first player to wear three different numbers in three years.

Taylor Tesch, 2012-14; wore #6 in 2013 and #7 in 2014

David Tuel, a kicker, wore 82 in 2014. He had a pretty strong leg, but an injury and the emergence of Luis Reyes relegated him to a backup as a senior. His cousin, Jeff Tuel, was a standout quarterback at Washington State and played for the Buffalo Bills.

Photo by Cameron Brooks

David Tuel, 2014

Peter Cooper, a wide receiver, wore 82 in 2018. Peter also ran the 200m dash and the relays for the Wildcat track team.

Photo by Tom Dendy

Peter Cooper, 2018

John Niles made the varsity in 2019, his junior year, and was mainly a special teams player. His older brother, Brennan, played as a wide receiver in 2016.

Photo credit: Phlox Photography

John Niles, 2019-present

Cy Woods All-Time Roster: Number 83

On to the number 83. Everyone who has worn this number was a wide receiver.

The first player to wear this jersey was Abdul Sule (pronounced "sue-lay," not "sool"). He was the only person in his family to play at Cy Woods; his younger brothers, Sadiq and Abu Bakr, played for Cy Ranch.

Abdul Sule (making tackle), 2008

The next player to wear 83 was Zach Pennington in 2009. He sort of looked like a clean-shaven Hunter Pence. Zach was also a runner at Cy Woods, specializing in the 400m. After graduating from the University of Oklahoma, he joined the Air Force and is currently stationed in Italy.

Zach Pennington, 2009

Jesse Astorga was next, he is currently the only Wildcat to wear 83 for more than one season. He played on the JV Gold (B) team as a sophomore, but he made the varsity in 2010, his junior year. A two-sport athlete, Jesse also played baseball for the Wildcats. On the football field, he was a relentless blocker in the running game and stood out for his outstanding work ethic each and every week. Jesse was selected by his peers to serve as a team captain in 2011, his senior season.

Jesse Astorga, 2010-11

The next Wildcat to wear 83 was Kyle Smith. Or... was it Conner? Well, they're the first set of identical twins to play for the Wildcats at the same time. The Peavys (Brent and Cameron) are also another pair of identical twins who attended Cy Woods, but only Brent, who was a quarterback, played on the varsity for the Wildcats. 

Kyle (or Conner) Smith (front of picture), 2012

Brandon DePrato was given this number when he was called up to the varsity in 2013, his sophomore year. He was a wide receiver at the time. Brandon switched to #80 in 2014 and #11 in 2015.

Brandon DePrato (blonde mohawk), 2013-present; wore #80 in 2014 and #11 in 2015

Dustin Hefner was a backup in 2014. He was a two-time recipient of the Hammer, awarded to the player who had the hardest hit in the previous week's game. Yeah, backups can hit too.

Dustin Hefner, 2014

Theron Johnson wore #83 in 2014.

Braedon Dodson made the Opening Night roster in 2019, his sophomore year, but he was mostly a JV player that year. His older brother, Bobby, was a two-year letterman as a running back for the Wildcats in 2016 and 2017.

Cy Woods All-Time Roster: Number 84

And now, on to 84.

Johnathan Cross, also known as The Flash, or J-Cross, was a part of the first team during his junior year. Johnathan was 2nd on the team in receiving yards in each of his two seasons, is one of 4 players in Cy Woods history with more than 1,000 career receiving yards (1,017), and was a legitimate home-run threat, averaging nearly 20 yards per reception (19.94; 51 catches, 1,017 yards). He holds the Woods single-game record for most receiving yards in a game with 212 against Cy Ridge in 2008. Johnathan was also a 2-time 2nd-team All-District 15-5A selection and also ran the 100, 200, 4x100, and 4x200 during track season.

Johnathan signed with Blinn, but he is no longer playing football. He joined the Army in 2012. His younger brother, Jeff, played as a safety in 2011.

Johnathan Cross, 2008-09

The next player to wear #84 was Jonathan Hastings, a kicker in 2011, his junior year. He did not play as a senior. Jonathan is currently a fútbol player at the University of Texas at Dallas.

Jonathan Hastings, Cypress Woods Wildcats, 2011

UT—Dallas Comets, 2013-present (for soccer)

Marcus Haizlip, a backup receiver, wore #84 in 2012.

Marcus Haizlip, 2012

The most recent Wildcat to wear #84 was Chad O'Donnell, a receiver who also served as the long snapper during his two seasons on the varsity. Chad was also a pitcher for the Wildcat baseball team, and that's what he is doing after Cy Woods; Chad is currently a pitcher at Chattanooga State Community College in Tennessee.

During the Cy Falls game in 2013, he suffered one of the most infamous injuries in Cy Woods history when he was smacked by a blindside block while covering a punt return. I'll leave it at that.

Chad O'Donnell, Cypress Woods Wildcats, 2013-14

Chattanooga State Tigers, 2015-present (for baseball)

Cy Woods All-Time Roster: Number 85

Up next, the Wildcats who have worn #85. All but one have been wide receivers.

Sean Weda, another Wildcat who has answered the call to serve our nation, was the first to wear this number. He joined the Marines after graduating and has served in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Sean Weda, 2008

Clesmie Burden was assigned this jersey upon his callup in 2009, but he wore #19 in 2010. I'll have more on him when I get to 19.

Brandon La Porte, also known as Coach Whitmore's son, wore #85 in 2010. He used to bear a strong resemblance to a young Tiger Woods but as he's gotten older, he's transformed into Russell Wilson.

After graduating from LSU, Brandon became a coach. He spent the 2015 season as a graduate assistant at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, working with the wide receivers. Brandon served as the video coordinator and an assistant special teams coach at Lamar University in Beaumont in 2016. In 2017, Brandon entered the high school coaching ranks as a wide receivers coach at Seguin High School, where he eventually became the co-offensive coordinator. Brandon then moved to defense in 2020 when he took a position as the safeties coach at Oak Ridge High School in Conroe ISD.

Brandon La Porte (right), 2010

The next player to wear 85 was Ryan Hunter in 2011. 

Ryan Hunter, 2011

Devin Hokanson was called up late in the 2012 season and was assigned #85, but he wore #3 in 2013, his senior year. More on him when I get to #3. 

Luis Reyes, a kicker, wore #85 in 2014, his sophomore year after transferring in from Langham Creek. That season, Luis set a new Cy Woods single-season record for points by a kicker with 95. Luis was nothing short of outstanding in his first season; he proved to be adept at onside kicks and came through when his team needed him most as he drilled a game-tying 37-yard field goal against Cy-Fair to force overtime. He also set a new school record with a 48-yard field goal against Cy Lakes.

Luis wore #7 during his junior season and wore #1 as a senior. He played one season at Texas Southern.

Luis Reyes, Cypress Woods Wildcats, 2014-16; wore #7 in 2015 and #1 in 2016

Texas Southern Tigers, 2017

Tory Spears, a safety, made the varsity in 2016, his junior year. He transferred to Cy Woods from Randall High in Amarillo, where he played wide receiver as a sophomore. Tory also played basketball for the Wildcats.

His father, Marcus, was an offensive lineman who played ten years in the NFL for the Chicago Bears, Kansas City Chiefs, and Houston Texans.

Tory Spears, Cypress Woods Wildcats, 2016-17

Iowa State Cyclones, 2018-present

Cy Woods All-Time Roster: Number 86

Next up on the Countdown to Kickoff is 86. As was the case with 87, everyone who has worn this number was a wide receiver.

The first player to wear this number was Ryan Vela in 2009. One of his cousins, Ram, played for the United States Naval Academy.

Ryan Vela, 2009

Leading the Wildcats out for the 2nd half against Cy Creek

Albert Baez, a backup, wore #86 in 2010.

Albert Baez (far right), 2010

The next player to wear the #86 jersey was Thomas Schoeller, one of the most recognizable backups in the history of this team. He was selected as a team captain in 2011.

Thomas Schoeller, 2011

Michail Filkins wore 86 in 2013. 

Michail Filkins (front), 2013

Aaron Litzler wore 86 in 2014. He was a student trainer before deciding to put on the pads and helmet.

Aaron Litzler (in front of Chad O'Donnell), 2014

Sam Myers, a quarterback, was given this number when he was called up to the varsity in 2019, his freshman year. When he took the field for the first play against Bridgeland, he became the third freshman to appear in a varsity football game for Cy Woods.

Photo credit: Phlox Photography

Samuel Myers, 2019-present

Cy Woods All-Time Roster: Number 87

The countdown rolls on to number 87. All of the players who wore this jersey were receivers.

The first member of the Wildcat family to wear #87 was Greg Ray in 2008.

Greg Ray, 2008

The next player to wear 87 was Stephen Hilliard in 2009. Stephen is a former Wildcat who has answered the call to serve; he joined the Army in 2010 and served a tour of duty in Afghanistan in 2012. 

Stephen Hilliard (right), 2009

Chase Estay wore #87 in 2010.

Chase Estay, 2010

Jake Seaboch was given #87 when he was called up in 2011. He switched to #3 in 2012, his senior year.

Jake Seaboch, 2011; wore #3 in 2012

Andrew Camp wore #87 in 2012.

Andrew Camp (3rd from right), 2012

Marques Branch was the most recent player to wear #87, in 2014. He was also a member of the choir at Cy Woods and performed the National Anthem before a few games.

Marques Branch (standing behind Danny Malone [wearing chains]), 2014

Ryne Sterns wore two numbers in 2019: 52 and 87. He started the year with 52 and then switched to 87 as he switched to tight end.

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Ryne Sterns, 2018-present; also wore #52 in 2019

Cy Woods All-Time Roster: Number 88

Everyone who has worn 88 at Cy Woods was a receiver except for the first guy.

The first Wildcat to wear the #88 jersey was Josh Theut (pronunciation: "toyte," not "thee-oot"), a defensive end who was also the punter in 2008. He's not hard to spot; at 6'8", he was the tallest player in Cy Woods history until Hunter Rohles, who stands 6'9", surpassed him in 2014. In Woods' first-ever playoff game, he preserved the Wildcats' lead by blocking an extra-point attempt that would have tied the game at 21 late in the 4th quarter. Cy Woods wound up holding off Georgetown 21-20 at Kyle Field that day.

Josh was a 1st-team All-District 15-5A selection in 2008, one of nine Wildcats selected as 1st-team All-District performers that year. Josh signed to play at Tyler Junior College, and I think he played tight end at Sam Houston State for one season.

Josh Theut, 2008

The next player to wear #88 was Jordan Hofbauer, a backup wide receiver. "Hoffy," as we liked to call him, was also an accomplished runner for the Cats; he specialized in the hurdles (110m, 300m), ran the open 400 and the 4x400 relay, and he qualified for regionals in the 300 hurdles. Jordan went on to run track at the University of Houston. 

Profile on UH athletics page

Jordan Hofbauer, Cypress Woods Wildcats, 2009 

Houston Cougars track & field, 2010-14

Spencer Quisenberry wore 88 in 2010; he too was a backup receiver. He spent most of his time at Cy Woods as a quarterback before moving to receiver in his final season.

Spencer Quisenberry, 2010

In 2013, Jordan Johnson, a quarterback/wide receiver/punter, was given this jersey after his callup to the varsity. He switched to #1 in 2014. His older brother, Eric, was a cornerback from 2011-12.

Jordan Johnson, 2013-15; switched to #1 in 2014

With Jordan switching to #1 in 2014, there would be a new face wearing the #88 jersey: Bryson Powers, a receiver/safety. He transferred into the program from North Carolina (but he's originally from Houston) after his father, Steve, took the job as the inside linebackers coach for the Wildcats. He was a varsity player as a freshman in North Carolina and was an All-Conference pick for his previous school.

Bryson turned some heads during 7-on-7 season and ended up making the varsity at Cy Woods as a sophomore. He began the season as a wide receiver, busting onto the scene with 2 touchdown catches against Cy Ridge. The very next week against Cy Falls, he started at a safety spot and remained there for the rest of the season. In the end, he received 2nd-team All-District honors as a safety. He became the starting quarterback and switched to #8 in 2015.

Bryson Powers, 2014-15; wore #8 in 2015

Angel Laca, a wide receiver, made the varsity as a junior in 2016. He decided to focus on track his senior year, where he specialized in the sprints.

Luis Jerez-Nova wore 88 in 2019.

Photo credit: Phlox Photography

Luis Jerez-Nova, 2019

Cy Woods All-Time Roster: Number 89

And now, the countdown has reached the second chapter: the 80s. First up is 89. Finally... no more defensive linemen, right? Well, there are a couple. Also a couple of safeties and a linebacker. Most of the players who have worn 80-89 were wide receivers, in keeping with football tradition.

So far, only two players have worn the #89 jersey for Cy Woods, but those two left an indelible mark on the program, as they were both impact wideouts. Also, they were both named team captains in their senior seasons.

Patrick LaFleur was the first Wildcat to wear #89. He was a member of the inaugural team as a junior in 2008, and in 2009, he was selected as a team captain and earned 2nd-team All-District honors in District 15-5A. He also ran the 100 and 4x100 for the Wildcats during track season.

Pat was one of the few players from the class of 2010 to play in college; he originally committed to Bacone College, an NAIA school in Oklahoma. He ultimately finished his college career at Texas A&M—Kingsville.

Patrick LaFleur, Cy Woods Wildcats, 2008-09

Photo from Pat's Facebook page.

Patrick LaFleur, Texas A&M—Kingsville Javelinas, 2011-14

The next, and last person, to wear #89 was Gary Tesch. He wore 89 during the 2010 season, his junior year. Of course, he switched to #7 for his senior year. More on Gary when I get to #7.

Gary Tesch, 2010-11; wore #7 in 2011

Cy Woods All-Time Roster: Number 90

Done with the 90s.

Glenn Etienne, a team captain in 2008, was the first player to wear #90. He was a versatile player who had the ability to play inside and outside on the defensive line. After Cy Woods, he played college football at Trinity University in San Antonio.

Glenn Etienne, Cypress Woods Wildcats, 2008

Photo from Trinity University Athletics

Glenn Etienne, Trinity Tigers, 2009-13

Chris Burbridge, a reserve defensive end, was the next to wear #90; his brother, Nick, played as a defensive end in 2008. 

Chris Burbridge (far right), 2009

Derrick Johnson was the next to wear #90; he was called up to the varsity during his junior season in 2011 and recorded a couple of sacks during his senior season in 2012.

Derrick Johnson, 2011-12

The next player to wear #90 was another defensive end, Jarel Jones. He started a few games early in 2013 and eventually became one of the primary backups off the bench. His younger brother, Stephon, played as an offensive lineman in 2016.

Jarel Jones, 2013

Anthony Chavez, a defensive end, wore #90 in 2014.

Anthony Chavez (left), 2014

Jacob Daniels, a nose tackle, wore #90 in 2015. If I remember correctly, he injured both of his knees as a sub-varsity player. To be honest, the fact that he even managed to play in his senior year tells me that he has an incredible work ethic. Unfortunately, Jacob re-injured his right knee early in his senior season. 

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Jacob Daniels, 2015

Hunter Magallan was one of the primary backups on the defensive line in 2016.

Jozef Taylor wore #90 in 2017. I think his nickname was "Carolina?"

Photo by Tom Dendy

Jozef Taylor, 2017

Jakob Jones made the varsity in 2018, his junior year, and became a two-year starter at defensive end. He earned 2nd-team All-District 14-6A honors as a senior in 2019. 

Jakob will continue his football career at Wheeling College, a Division II school located in Wheeling, West Virginia. 

Photo by Tom Dendy

Jakob Jones (kneeling), 2018-19