Soccer Recap: Rank Disadvantage No Problem for Cypress Park

Cypress Park hadn't done well against Cypress Woods recently (they were 1-7-1 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Wednesday. The Cypress Park Tigers had just enough and edged the Cypress Woods Wildcats out 2-1. The victory was all the more spectacular given the Tigers' disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas soccer rankings (they are ranked 550th, while the Wildcats are ranked 209th).

Cypress Park's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-5-1. As for Cypress Woods, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-7-1.

Cypress Park will challenge Waller at 7:45 p.m. on Monday. As for Cypress Woods, they will welcome Bridgeland at 7:45 p.m. on Monday. Cypress Woods' last three contests have been decided by no more than a goal, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.