Cinco Ranch has won four straight games at home, while Cypress Falls has won four straight on the road, but those streaks won't matter much on Friday. The Cougars will challenge the Eagles at 7:00 p.m. After the two teams made easy work of their previous opponents, one won't be so lucky on Friday.
Cinco Ranch is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They were the clear victors by a 47-21 margin over Fulshear.
Marcus Gadlin
| 11/14/25 vs Fulshear | 146 |
| 10/30/25 vs Morton Ranch | 35 |
| 10/17/25 vs Tompkins | 65 |
| 10/10/25 @ Paetow | 121 |
| 10/02/25 vs Jordan | 120 |
| + 13 more games |
Marcus Gadlin had another great game (as he tends to do), rushing for 146 yards and a pair of TDs while picking up 9.1 yards per carry. That's the most rushing yards he has posted since back in September of 2024. Brayden Gonzalez also helped with two scores in total.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Cinco Ranch was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 252 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 198 rushing yards in three consecutive contests.
Cinco Ranch didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Slade Copeland and Daniel Scarabino. Scarabino has been hot, having also posted six or more total tackles the last six times he's played. Christian Jackson was another major factor on D, picking up a sack, making five total tackles (2.0 for loss), and defending one pass.
Meanwhile, Cypress Falls won against Cypress Ridge last Saturday with 63 points and they decided to stick to that point total again on Friday. The Eagles claimed a resounding 63-3 win over Bellaire. The Eagles might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five matchups by 38 points or more this season.
A big part of Cypress Falls' victory came down to the chemistry between Christian Ndujiuba and his top target Andre Lewis. Ndujiuba threw for 179 yards and three touchdowns on only 11 passes while Lewis picked up 119 receiving yards and a pair of TDs. Another player making a difference was Bryce Marshall, who rushed for 62 yards and one score on only six carries.
Cinco Ranch's record is now 8-3. As for Cypress Falls, their record now sits at an identical 8-3.
Friday's game might be decided on the ground. Cinco Ranch has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 149 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Cypress Falls struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 247.2 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's contest turns into a tough fight on the ground. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
