I’ll be live at this game Saturday afternoon so I thought I’d get myself up to speed before the game and share some of my research with you.
Why does this game matter?
Cy Ranch currently leads 16-6A at 3-0. They are one game ahead of four teams currently tied for second at 2-1. Waller and Bridgeland are two of those four teams. Another of those teams (Cy Lakes) player Cy Ranch later this same day. The winner of this game is right in the middle of the competition for playoffs spots. The loser isn’t out of it but will be at a disadvantage.
2025 Results and Remaining Schedule
| Waller | ||
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Conroe Caney Creek | W 49-7 |
| Week 2 | Conroe Grand Oaks | L 20-28 |
| Week 3 | Houston Westside | W 49-7 |
| Week 4 | Cypress Woods | W 41-38 |
| Week 5 | OPEN | |
| Week 6 | Cypress Lakes | W 54-21 |
| Week 7 | Cypress Ranch | L 33-35 |
| Week 8 | Bridgeland | |
| Week 9 | Langham Creek | |
| Week 10 | Cypress Springs | |
| Week 11 | Cypress Park |
| BRIDGELAND | ||
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Pearland Dawson | W 35-20 |
| Week 2 | Katy Tompkins | W 42-14 |
| Week 3 | Fort Bend Ridge Point | L 3-31 |
| Week 4 | Langham Creek | W 56-14 |
| Week 5 | OPEN | |
| Week 6 | Cypress Springs | L 48-49 |
| Week 7 | Cypress Park | W 49-0 |
| Week 8 | Waller | |
| Week 9 | Cypress Lakes | |
| Week 10 | Cypress Ranch | |
| Week 11 | Cypress Woods |
Quick Team Overviews
The Waller Bulldogs are averaging scoring 41 points per game and are averaging surrendering 22.66 points per game.
The Bulldogs stats on Maxpreps are spotty at best. Looks like they have only entered 2 games – their 41-38 win over Cy Woods and their 33-35 loss to Cy Ranch.
In those two game the Bulldogs ran the ball (71%) than they threw the ball (39%). They averaged 486 yards of total offense – 250.5 yard passing, 235.5 yard running.
The Bridgeland Bears are averaging scoring 38.83 points per game and averaging surrendering 21.33 points per game. The Bears run the ball (55%) than they throw the ball (45%). They average 398 yards of offense per game – 207 yard rushing, 191 yards passing.
The Bears are -1 in turnovers this season. The Bears have 5 interceptions and 4 recovered fumbles. The Bears have committed 6 interceptions and given away 4 fumbles.
The Stat Leaders
Waller Bulldogs
Again I only have those 2 games stats to work with.
TK Gaines was 25 of 46 passing for 475 yards with 3 TDs.
Robert Carter had 42 carries for 388 yards and 4 TDs.
Glowin Mbobile has 7 receptions for 102 yards and 1 TD.
Bridgeland Bears
Tyler Bgeal is 76 of 124 passing for 1061 yards with 15 TDs.
Kash Stewart has 63 carries for 719 yards with 9 TDs.
Henry Saine has 26 receptions for 384 yards and 5 TDs.
Miciah Stevens has 18 receptions for 232 yards and 5 TDs.
Braiden Graves has 43 tackles, 2 TFL, 5 sacks
Camden Buchanan has 4 interceptions.
Projections For This Game
Dave Campbell’s Computer (otherwise known as Jerry Forest of pigskinprep.com) has Bridgeland as a 9 point favorite.
Massey Ratings (masseyratings.com) has Bridgeland as a 27 point favorite.
I have my own projector that I break out from time to time that looks at how teams score vs their opponents averages. My projector has Bridgeland as a 3 point favorite.
What I Expect to See
I see this as more of traditional game than we sometimes see. By that I mean the team the runs the ball the best and the team that stops the run the best will win this game. As with any game that is about slugging it out, turnovers and special teams are likely play a key role
I also expect to see a relatively high scoring game with the winner recording 35-42 points. I like Bridgeland in this one but keep an eye on the turnovers. If Waller can win the turnover battle and make a couple of special plays on special teams, they stand a chance to win this game.
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