Cypress Ranch has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 16.25 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They received a blow as they fell 31-16 to the Cypress Springs Panthers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Mustangs of the 35-31 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2023.
Despite the loss, Cypress Ranch still got an impressive performance from Peyton Thomas, who rushed for 122 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries. Thomas really tore up the turf during one magnificent 75-yard run.
Most of the squad's points came courtesy of special teams, who contributed ten in total. All came courtesy of Diego Alfaro: he went 3-for-3 kicking field goals for nine points, and 1-for-1 kicking extra points for an additional one.
It was another big night for Paris Melvin Jr, who rushed for 150 yards and three touchdowns, and also picked up 161 receiving yards and a touchdown for Cypress Springs. Jared Hagger also helped out by tossing the rock for 250 yards.
Cypress Ranch's defeat dropped their record down to 2-2. As for Cypress Springs, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 4-0.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Cypress Ranch will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Cypress Park at 7:00 p.m. on October 4th. Cypress Ranch is facing Cypress Park at the right time seeing as Cypress Park is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Cypress Springs, they will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Bridgeland at 6:30 p.m. on October 3rd.
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