Week 8: Cy Woods Wildcats @ Cy Lakes Spartans
7:00 PM Thursday, October 13, 2016
Cy-Fair Federal Credit Union Stadium
Photo credit: Billy Schuerman, The Crimson Connection
The Wildcats lost 27-10 to Cy Falls, giving the Eagles their first win of the season and the Wildcats their fourth consecutive loss, which ties a rather undesirable record. Matt Ficalora caught a 32-yard touchdown pass for the only Cy Woods touchdown.
Now, the Cats will have to contend with a Cy Lakes program that looks to be finally getting themselves off the ground after six torturous seasons.
At this point, I just hope that the kids just play hard. That's really all I'm expecting from here on out.
The Enemy: Cypress Lakes Spartans
2015 record: 1-9, 0-9 (10th) in District 17-6A
Did not qualify for playoffs
Cy Lakes season-to-date
W 33-21 @ Mayde Creek
L 44-13 vs. Cy-Fair
L 53-49 @ Cy Creek
W 31-14 vs. Cy Falls
L 43-30 @ Cy Ridge
L 69-25 @ Langham Creek
All-Time Series
Cy Woods leads 6-0.
Previous Meetings
October 9, 2015: Woods 70, Lakes 20 (Homecoming VIII at the Berry Center)
October 10, 2014: Woods 52, Lakes 10
September 28, 2013: Woods 34, Lakes 14
September 29, 2012: Woods 63, Lakes 13
October 6, 2011: Woods 63, Lakes 14
October 7, 2010: Woods 34, Lakes 0
(A Few) Players to Watch
QB Tyrese Miller, RB Ansar Richardson, WR Ted Solomon, ATH Colin King, WR Reginald Breggs, WR Nate Green, DB Brenden Lemon, DB Julian Hall, LB Frank Reed, LB Al'qwaylon Fils
2¢ on Lakes
For better or for worse, the path of the Cy Lakes football program will always be tied to Cy Ranch's path in some way, shape, or form. Both of these schools began competing in varsity football in 2010, and while Ranch has turned into one of the state's top programs, it has been infinitely rougher sailing for Lakes, a team that entered this season with just five wins in six seasons.
In 2016, however, Spartan football has become one of the feel-good stories in the early going of this year in Cy-Fair ISD athletics, and one of the chapters in this story involves snapping a 22-game losing streak in district play dating back to the end of the 2013 season.
You may be tempted to scoff at the fact that this is the first time that Cy Lakes has won more than one football game in a season, or that this feel-good story involves a team that still has a losing record on the season. If you are thinking about scoffing... please don't. One could probably argue that Cy Lakes should be a .500 team right now. Personally, I've found myself rooting for them a little bit this year, because a good Cy Lakes team simply makes this district better.
Whatever Coach Patton is preaching to his team, they are all in on his philosophy, and day by day, they are changing the perception of Cy Lakes football. By all accounts, they're not content with winning just two games. Although, realistically, a playoff spot may be out of reach for 2016, they could mount a legitimate challenge for one as soon as next season.
Tyrese Miller, a left-hander, saw some playing time as a sophomore last year. Now, he has taken the reins of the offense as the #1 quarterback. Colin King and Ted Solomon, who were the previous two starting quarterbacks, still play integral roles in the Spartan attack. King, a three-year letterman, has shown off his versatility at all of the offensive skill positions. Solomon has formed a solid tandem with Nate Green at the receiver spots, which also features a deep threat in Breggs. Solomon also doubles as the punter, and he is second in the district in average yards per punt.
Brenden Lemon, who was the Spartans' only non-honorable mention All-District pick (he was a 2nd-team selection) last season, is one of five players in the district with three interceptions. He leads a secondary that also includes Julian Hall, who has two picks of his own, D'Andre David, and Braelon Herman, a three-year starter. Frank Reed and Al'qwaylon Fils lead a linebacking corps with pretty good depth; Allen Moreira, Tyler Dudley, Emmanuel Iruru, and Jude Keelen will also feature at the second level of the Spartan defense.
Last Time These Two Teams Met
It was a happy homecoming for the Wildcats as they stormed out to a 42-6 lead after the first quarter and strolled to a 70-20 victory. Jared Taylor caught three passes for 78 yards and two touchdowns, and C.J. Jones ran for a touchdown and caught another touchdown.
Sub-Varsity Game Information
Freshmen at Lakes, JV at Woods. Game times are 5 and 7 on Wednesday.
Location of Cypress Lakes High School
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