Cypress Creek couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They took a blow against the Jordan Warriors on Thursday, falling 66-20. The Cougars were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 45-7.
Despite the loss, Cypress Creek still got an impressive performance from Jayphon Duncan, who picked up 132 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Duncan got the majority of those yards when he pulled down a pass and and took off for a gain of71 yards. Another pass catcher making a difference was Tre'Mayne Cartwright, who threw for 107 yards and two touchdowns on only six passes.
Cypress Creek wouldn't let Jordan keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Cypress Creek can thank Marlon Cook and Darryl Brocken for forcing both of them. Brocken also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, forcing a fumble and making two total tackles.
Jordan had a senior duo take command as Andrew Marsh picked up 169 receiving yards and two touchdowns and Dominic Cangolosi threw for 232 yards and a touchdown while completing 72.7% of his passes. Tanner West was another key player, gaining 114 total yards and a touchdown.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Cypress Creek is headed away from home for the first time to face off against Tomball Memorial at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Jordan, they will head out to square off against Fort Bend Travis at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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