Record: 2-5, 2-4 in District 17-6A
Photo credit: Billy Schuerman, The Crimson Connection
The Cypress Woods Wildcats snapped a school-record-tying four-game losing streak by snatching a 36-33 victory over Cy Lakes from the jaws of defeat onThursday at Cy-Fair FCU Stadium.
No doubt, the Cats needed this win to at least bring back some positive feelings. It's definitely a relieving feeling when a long losing streak is stopped, and to their credit, they've continued to fight, even through the countless lapses.
Yes, I think this team is better than their 2-4 record in district play, but I'll save that rant for another day.
So, What Happened Was...
Tyrese Miller connected with Reginald Breggs on a 16-yard touchdown pass to open the scoring. However, the Cats swiftly responded as Jacob Kainer found Jake Fennis for a 66-yard score. Just before the end of the opening quarter, Jack Barrientez caught a five-yard touchdown.
End 1st: Woods 14, Lakes 6
Ansar Richardson scored on a 13-yard run to cut the Wildcats' lead to two points, and then Jack caught a six-yard touchdown pass, his second of the evening. The Spartans got on the board right before halftime thanks to a two-yard touchdown pass from Miller to Colin King.
Halftime: Woods 21, Lakes 19
Jack was intercepted by Julian Hall, who returned it for a pick-six to put Lakes in the lead. He atoned for that miscue with a 68-yard touchdown, and on the ensuing PAT, Matt Ficalora scored two points. The Spartans regained the lead thanks to a three-yard scoring run by King.
End 3rd: Lakes 33, Woods 29
The Spartans downed a punt at Cy Woods' one-yard line with three minutes remaining in the game. On the first play of the drive, Jack busted loose for a 42-yard run. With the Cats facing a 4th & 13, Jacob managed to gain 14 yards. Four plays later, Nijah Surtain caught a screen pass from Jacob and scampered 32 yards for the game-winner with 23 seconds left.
Collin Fewox sealed the deal by picking off a desperation heave from King.
Final: Woods 36, Lakes 33
Ground
Running backs running the ball. Hmm... hope this concept catches on. Jack's 68-yard touchdown run is the Wildcats' longest running play of the season. Only one of his carries in this game resulted in a loss of yards. In fact, the Wildcats only had four running plays in which they lost yards. I think that's ideal.
Jacob Kainer: 10 carries, 34 yards
Jack Barrientez: 7 carries, 123 yards, TD
Nijah Surtain: 6 carries, 56 yards
Air
This was the second game in which Jacob threw four touchdowns. Julian Hall picked off both Jacob and Jack, and he returned Jack's interception for a touchdown in the third quarter.
Jacob Kainer: 16-28, 264 yards, 4 TD, INT
Jack Barrientez: 0-1, INT
This game was also the first time that someone other than Jack led the team in receptions. Well... he and Nijah tied for the lead in this one.
Brennan Niles became the second player to reach double figures in receptions and the second player to surpass 200 receiving yards this season. His 46-yard catch in the 3rd is now his longest grab of the year.
Nijah Surtain: 6 catches, 71 yards, TD
Jack Barrientez: 6 catches, 42 yards, 2 TD
Brennan Niles: 2 catches, 70 yards
Jake Fennis: 1 catch, 66 yards, TD
Cullen Sherrill: 1 catch, 15 yards
Defense
Myles Wilson continues to make his presence felt on defense. I've watched him for almost four years, and he has the ability to play at the next level. Collin Fewox finished with 11 tackles and the decisive interception.
Tackles
Myles Wilson - 13
Collin Fewox - 11
Collin Joyce and Elijah Strang - 10
Neil Chambers - 9
Cody Eggleston - 8
Evan Alexander - 7
Micheal Young and Christian Jones - 4
Tyler Redgrave and Trent Bird - 3
Chris Statom - 2
Tre Minix, Jack Barrientez, and Blake Brown - 1
Fumbles forced: Collin Fewox and Neil Chambers - 1 apiece
Interceptions
Collin Fewox - 1, returned 18 yards
Micheal Young - 1, returned 21 yards
Special Teams
Luis Reyes went 4-4 on his extra point attempts, and his only punt of the night traveled 41 yards. When he isn't called on to punt often, that's usually a good sign. All but one of his kickoffs went for touchbacks.
Jake Fennis: 3 kicks returned, 31 yards
Nijah Surtain: 1 kick returned, 17 yards
Tre Minix: 1 kick returned, 14 yards
Micheal Young: 1 kick returned, 11 yards
Jack Barrientez: 1 punt returned, 0 yards
Man of the Match
Without a doubt, Jack Barrientez has been the Wildcats' best offensive player this season. With 165 all-purpose yards and three touchdowns, he gets the nod here.
Jacob showed tremendous poise in directing the offense on the game-winning drive. He's a good player; that's why he's the starting quarterback. Once he reins in the turnovers, that is when he can be considered great.
Looking Ahead
It's Homecoming at the Woods. In the ninth Homecoming football game, the Wildcats will take on the Cy-Fair Bobcats at Pridgeon Stadium on Friday, October 21 at 7:00. Naturally, they will be the home team.
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