Football Preview: Cypress Springs Panthers vs. Bridgeland Bears
Cypress Springs is on a six-game streak of home wins (dating back to last season), while Bridgeland is on a five-game streak of away wins (also dating back to last season): one of those streaks is about to end. The Cypress Springs Panthers will challenge the Bridgeland Bears at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, both will really light up the scoreboard.
Cypress Springs will bounce into Thursday's match after beating Cypress Ranch, who they hadn't topped in nine consecutive meetings. Cypress Springs took down Cypress Ranch 31-16 last Friday.
Paris Melvin Jr was his usual excellent self, rushing for 150 yards and three touchdowns, while also picking up 161 receiving yards and a touchdown. He was no stranger to the big play, connecting on a big catch that went for 57 yards. Jared Hagger also helped out by tossing the rock for 250 yards.
Cypress Springs wouldn't let Cypress Ranch keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Cypress Springs can thank Gregory Spires and Kvion Roberson for forcing both of them. Spires is also on a roll when it comes to forced fumbles, as he's now earned at least one in the last three games he's played dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, you're bound to get a positive result if you outscore your opponent every quarter, and that's exactly how it played out for Bridgeland on Friday. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that they blew Langham Creek out of the water with a 35-6 final score. Given the Bears' advantage in MaxPreps' Texas football rankings (they are ranked 76th, while the Lobos are ranked 222nd), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Cypress Springs' victory bumped their record up to 4-0. As for Bridgeland, their win bumped their record up to 3-1.
Thursday's matchup might be decided in the on the ground. Cypress Springs has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 219.2 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Bridgeland struggles in that department as they've been averaging 188.7. It's looking like Thursday's game might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Cypress Springs was dealt a bruising 48-17 loss at the hands of Bridgeland when the teams last played back in November of 2023. Will Cypress Springs have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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