Cypress Falls had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They strolled past the Cypress Lakes Spartans with points to spare on Saturday, taking the game 27-8. That's more bragging rights for the Eagles, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Gabriel Wilson had a dynamite game for Cypress Falls, rushing for 211 yards while picking up 9.6 yards per carry. Wilson really tore up the turf during one magnificent 71-yard run. Eric Manuel handled things on the ground, rushing for 110 yards.
Manuel wasn't the only one working in the rushing yards department: Cypress Falls was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 363 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Cypress Lakes only rushed for 64.
One reason for the win was Cypress Falls' imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for four sacks. Leading the way was Kaden Mccarty and his two. He didn't just play on offense: he also picked up two sacks and made nine total tackles (6.0 for loss). Another thorn in Cypress Lakes' side was Gabriel Collins, who picked up a sack, forced two fumbles, and made 11 total tackles (1.0 for loss) in addition to snagging an interception.
Cypress Falls will challenge Klein Oak at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Cypress Lakes, they will square off against Spring at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday. Cypress Lakes will come in still looking for their first win of the season.
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