High-School-Football-Preview

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high school
Football
PREVIEW
Cy-Fair Bobcats Brandon Richmond and
Hunter Gonzalez and Cy Ranch Mustangs
Justin Rabalais and Cameron Grier are
looking forward to the upcoming season
Cy Ridge will welcome back 21
letterman players this season
The Cy Woods Wildcats had
an 8-4 record last year and
aim to make this year’s playoffs
The Cy Falls Eagles have
a tradition of praying
together before each game
A look at what
Cy-Fair’s teams
will bring to the
field this season
Written by Leigh Ann Mitchell
and Kirsten Cornell
Select photography courtesy of
Gary Durrenberger/Cy-Fair ISD
IIt’s that time again. Stadium lights, fight songs booming from school bands, the
roar of the crowd, and the Texas tradition of high school football fill Friday nights
with excitement. There are 10 high school football teams in Cy-Fair ISD and each
one is ready to hit the field.
Cy-Fair
Previously the district champs and state quarter finalists, the Cy-Fair High
School Bobcats are gearing up for another fantastic season. “We have our sights
set on bringing home another district championship,” says head coach Edward
Pustejovsky.
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Photo by Monica Garcia
Langham Creek has a strong defensive line
and is expected to perform well this season
Photo by Jesse Maldonado
Kohlschmidt, defensive back Maxx Crest, running back
Jacory Aleem, and quarterback Clayton Kopecky.
Cy Creek
The Cy Creek Cougars had an outstanding spring and
an excellent 7-on-7 summer season; they are ready to
compete. “Our primary goal is to be a better team every
week, every day, and every practice. We must respect the
process,” says head coach Greg McCaig.
Jacoby Brooks and Josh Head are both returning alldistrict
linebackers. Matt Shoffner, Tyree Simpson, and
Tommy Huynh will lead the roster this year and all have
caught passes in varsity games. “Every quarterback that
saw action last year is back; Brett Baumgartner, Ross
Hargrove, and Luke Allen. We also have a young tackle,
Grayson Reed, that is a sophomore that has been offered
a scholarship by Boise State,” McCaig adds.
“As always, we will compete in every game. We are faster
on defense and have great depth at corner,” McCaig says.
“In addition, our offensive line has great potential that
will only improve during the season.”
Jersey Village respects that they play in a
competitive district and will have to work
hard to earn their spot in the playoffs
Cy Falls
Golden Eagles’ head coach, Kirk Eaton has set the bar
high this year. “We have every skill position back from
last year on offense, including two quarterbacks, four
wide receivers, and a running back,” Eaton points out.
The Eagles are a close-knit team and even after the
season ended last year, their friendships remained firm.
“Off-season brought us very close together,” explains
Eaton. “I think this team went through one of the
toughest off seasons we put together in years.” Traditions
that the team have continued together are chapel time
and a team dinner. “Before we take the field we always
have a special prayer we say together,” explains Eaton.
“Our players are not allowed to say this prayer until they
make varsity. It is a special moment each week.”
The Cy Springs Panthers are confident
going into this year’s competition
With a strong defensive line and several returning letterman
players, Pustjovsky is proud of the strong leadership his
players display, both on and off the field. “We carry on a style
of football that has been passed down by previous players,”
he says. “We play hard, smart, and represent Cy-Fair football
in a positive manner.”
Key players you’ll see on the field again this year will include
forward safety Brandon Richmond, outside lineman Hunter
Gonzales, defensive tackle Ross Donelly, linebacker James
Returning starts will include Nate Dalton who is a
quarterback, defensive back, and wide receiver; wide
receivers Xavier Moore and John Murra; quarterback
Casey Roseillini; wide receiver Jorran Pollard; running
back Desmond Hite; defensive ends Jordan Johnson and
Du’vonta Lampkin; free safety Mike Eke; linebacker Brit
Logback; and nose tackle Ozzie Whilhite.
Cy Lakes
Cy Lakes head coach Robert Blackshear says the goal
is to make it to the playoffs with a strong, healthy team.
“Skilled positions such as running backs and receivers
are our strengths,” states the Spartan coach. “We are
looking for an overall great team effort.”
Key Spartans to watch for this fall include Rashard
Henry, who is moving from last season’s safety to
running back. Matthew Wilson, a linebacker will be in
the spotlight, as well as wide receiver Deonte Andres.
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Cy Ranch
The Mustangs of Cy Ranch look forward to bringing back
four of their all-district players to the field this fall. Head
coach Gene Johnson confirms that running back Charlie
Booker, tight end Jackson Solbeck, offensive lineman Zack
Kinninger, and outside linebacker Bryce Saracene will be
back in full force.
Other returning Mustangs include defensive linemen Justin
Rabalais and Trent Walker, and linebackers Brayden Stringer,
David Leslie, and Myles Roll.
There will also be a large number of senior Mustangs on the
team. “We hope to show improvement on defense and our
offensive line,” explains Johnson. “I think we will play hard
and show a more experienced overall unit.”
Cy Ridge
The Rams take to the field this year with their leader and
head coach for the past 12 years, Gary Thiebaud. “I see
strength in our skill positions,” says Thiebaud. “But we are
also looking to improve on our experience, strength, and
football IQ.”
Top returning players include receiver Kemah Siverand,
offensive linebacker Anthony Jacobs, safety Marquis Jones,
offensive lineman Jonathan Valencia, inside linebacker
Michael Dean, and kicker Omar Portillo.
Cy Creek averaged a rush defense
of 177 yards and a team offense
of 353.5 per game last season
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Cy Springs
Head coach Rick Cobia is looking forward to
leading the Cy Springs Panthers into another
great season. “We feel like we will have
some size on the offensive line and some
experience in key positions this year,”
he says.
Cobia feels confident his
team has improved in
strength, conditioning, and
overall academic successes.
He says that his players have
great chemistry and play well
as a cohesive team. “Our goal
this year is to make it to the
playoffs,” he adds.
Returning players will
include outside linebacker
Lawrence Ghansah and
offensive lineman Anthony
Mahoney, both of whom
show true leadership to their
fellow Panthers. Cobia is also
happy to have his returning
quarterback, Brian Hadin, who
he considers his, “coach on the
field,” to run the offense.
Cy Woods
The Wildcats are ready to
tear up the field, keeping a
district championship title
in their sights. “Our strength
is that our guys work well
together as a team,” says
head football coach Trent
Faith. Cy Woods secured
an 8-4 record last year,
averaging 33 points a game.
Several return players such
as quarterback Nick Hooper
and receiver Zach Duncha
bring great experience to the
team. “Brian Biddy will anchor
our offensive line and Justyn
Johnson our defensive line,”
adds Faith.
Jersey Village
The Jersey Village Falcons
hope that their field
experience and athleticism
will pay off. “Hopefully, it will
enable us to reach the playoffs
in one of the toughest districts
in the state,” Falcon head
coach David Snokous states.
“With the level of competition
CY-FAIR
• Opened: 1941
• Mascot: Bobcat
• Head coach:
Ed Pustejovsky
• Record: 9-1
• Enrollment: 3,539
CYPRESS CREEK
• Opened: 1977
• Mascot: Cougar
• Head coach:
Greg McCaig
• Record: 4-6
• Enrollment: 3,271
CYPRESS FALLS
• Opened: 1992
• Mascot: Eagle
• Head coach:
Kirk Eaton
• Record: 2-8
• Enrollment: 3,541
CYPRESS LAKES
• Opened: 2008
• Mascot: Spartan
• Head coach:
Robert Blackshear
• Record: 1-9
• Enrollment: 3,534
CYPRESS RANCH
• Opened: 2008
• Mascot: Mustang
• Head coach:
Gene Johnson
• Record: 5-5
• Enrollment: 3,266
in our district, this is a challenge every week. Winning
in our district is very hard.”
CYPRESS RIDGE
• Opened: 2002
• Mascot: Ram
• Head coach:
Gary Thiebaud
• Record: 6-4
• Enrollment: 2,976
CYPRESS SPRINGS
• Opened: 1997
• Mascot: Panther
• Head coach:
Richard Cobia
• Record: 3-7
• Enrollment: 2,729
CYPRESS WOODS
• Opened: 2006
• Mascot: Wildcat
• Head coach:
Trent Faith
• Record: 8-4
• Enrollment: 3,149
JERSEY VILLAGE
• Opened: 1972
• Mascot: Falcon
• Head coach:
David Snokhous
• Record: 6-4
• Enrollment: 3,450
LANGHAM CREEK
• Opened: 1985
• Mascot: Lobo
• Head coach:
Todd Thompson
• Record: 8-3
• Enrollment: 3,151
Falcon defense will bring to the field an
experienced secondary back and four
returning starters. “Besides being good
players, they are also our leaders,”
explains Snokhous. “Offensively,
we have eight starters back that
where juniors and sophomores
last year, so they will be more
experienced and mature.”
Falcons to watch this fall include
two safeties, Christian Taylor
and Jordan Williams. “With
their experience and leadership
qualities, it will allow us to
develop a front seven that will
make us a strong defensive
team,” Snokhous adds.
Langham Creek
With an 8-3 record from last
season, Lobos head coach Todd
Thompson is prepped and ready
for another winning season.
“Our goal is to improve every
day and play as a team,” he says.
Boasting a talented backfield and
experienced secondary, Langham
Creek considers their strengths
to be attitude and commitment,
right down to their traditions.
“Every season we come up with
a motto and put it on a dog tag,”
explains Thompson. “Team
members wear it every day
throughout the season.”
Key returning players will
include safety Keith Batista,
linebackers Connor O’Malley
and Michael Hoehner, and
running backs C.J. Williams,
Toneil Carter, Jalen Howard,
and Ricky Shorts. Paul Watson
will also be serving as the Lobos’
quarterback again this season.
CFM
LEIGH ANN MITCHELL is
a graduate of Southwest Texas
State. She and her family reside in
the Cy-Fair area.
KIRSTEN CORNELL is looking
forward to fall weather and
football games.
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