Football Recap: Cypress Creek Comes Up Short + How To Watch

Cypress Creek extended their losing streak to five on Friday, dropping them down to 0-5. They were dealt a 56-17 defeat at the hands of the Cypress Falls Eagles. While losing is never fun, the Cougars can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas football rankings (they are ranked 723rd, while the Eagles are ranked 296th).

As for Cypress Falls, they moved to 2-3 with that win, which also ended their three-game losing streak. Their offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.

Cypress Falls found their leader in sophomore Deron Simpson, who rushed for 181 yards and two scores on only seven carries, and also picked up 35 receiving yards and one TD. Those 181 rushing yards set a new season-high mark for Simpson. Gabriel Wilson also helped with two touchdowns in total.

Looking ahead, Cypress Creek will take on Cypress Ridge at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Cougars will be up against the Rams' rather soft defense (which has allowed 46.2 points per game), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Cypress Falls, they will welcome Northbrook at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday.