Cypress Springs was the 30-28 winner over Cypress Woods when they last played one another back in October of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Cypress Springs Panthers were beaten by the Cypress Woods Wildcats 44-14 on Friday. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Panthers have suffered since November 2, 2023.
When it comes to explaining why Cypress Springs lost, don't look at Paris Melvin Jr. Despite the final result, he rushed for 109 yards and a touchdown on only 15 carries. Melvin Jr's longest rush was for an incredible 74 yards.
Even though they lost, Cypress Springs was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 200 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 154 rushing yards in seven consecutive matchups.
Brandon Brown had a dynamite game for Cypress Woods, picking up 100 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Cypress Springs' loss ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 5-2. As for Cypress Woods, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 7-0.
Cypress Springs wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next match, a 34-6 win against Cypress Park on the 26th. As for Cypress Woods, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 35-34 defeat against Cypress Ranch on the 26th.
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