Football Recap: The Woodlands Highlanders vs. Cypress Ranch Mustangs
It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but The Woodlands had no problem doing just that on Friday. They strolled past the Cypress Ranch Mustangs with points to spare, taking the game 38-21. The win was familiar territory for the Highlanders who have now won eight matchups in a row.
Cypress Ranch lost despite a true team effort on the offense, the best among them being Owen Cossette, who rushed for 71 yards and a touchdown on only ten carries, and also threw for 85 yards and a touchdown. The bulk of those rushing yards came from one huge play: a run that gained an incredible 53 yards.
The Woodlands' victory was their tenth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 11-1. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 50.2 points per game. As for Cypress Ranch, their defeat dropped their record down to 8-4.
The Woodlands will be staying on the road on Friday to face off against Duncanville. Duncanville will roll in looking for their 12th straight win, something The Woodlands surely won't give up without a fight. Cypress Ranch does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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