Thursday, 8/27, 6:30pm
Cy-Fair FCU Stadium

KATY FREEMAN
The Katy Freeman Golden Eagles are the newest team in Katy ISD. The past two years the Golden Eagles played against other new schools, subvarsity programs and lower classification programs in a non-UIL schedule. They went 5-4 and 8-2 in those seasons. They will have seniors on the field for the first time this season.

The Golden Eagles are helmed by Head Coach Eric Robinson entering his 3rd season with the Golden Eagles. Robinson previously coached Beckville in 2012 and 2103 and Brookshire Royal in 2014, 2015 and 2106.

All the statistics listed below for Katy Freeman reflect the six games entered in MaxPreps.

Christopher Beaty – Jr – 57 of 91 passing, 813 yards, 8 TDs, 3 Int, 38 carries, 341 yards, 8 TDs
Jeremiah Cooper – Fr – 95 carries, 580 yards, 7 TDs
Tristan Cross – Fr – 21 catches, 399 yards, 3 TDs
Salofi Alexius – Jr – 51 tackles, 7 TFL, 6 sacks
Kahlil Thomas – So – 1 Int
Jalen Sawyer – So – 1 Int
Christopher Mercer – So – 1 Int
Xander Lopez – So – 1 Int

CYPRESS LAKES SPARTANS
The Cypress Lakes Spartans enter their 17th season of varsity football this season. The Spartans made their first playoff appearance in program history last season The Spartans also recorded their first ever playoff victory defeating Magnolia 21-12.

The Spartans are helmed by Head Coach Tyrone Carter. Carter is entering his 3rd season with the Spartans and this is his first head coaching job.

Last season the Spartans averaged scoring 28 points per game and surrendered 24 points per game on average.

The Spartans graduated a lot of statistical leaders. These are the remaining statistical leaders and doesn’t necessarily reflect who will play rolls in 2026

Darius Watson – Jr – 23 of 44 passing, 1 TD
Marquis Rimmer – Jr – 16 carries, 92 yards
Ar’Quaris Crowder – Jr – 29 catches, 371 yards, 2 TDs
Jamerce Johnson – So – 54 tackles – 15 TFL, 7 sacks

COACH SPEAK
Robinson on Cy Lakes: “Cy Lakes has speed to burn all over the field. They have incredible team speed on both sides of the ball. They have graduated a lot but it seems like they have reloaded well. The defense plays unbelievably hard, and they get a lot of hats to the ball. Offensively they speed you out and know what they want to do with the ball. Coach Carter has done a great job of rallying the kids around his philosophy and it shows up on film. “

Carter on Freeman : “Freeman is a well-coached team with all the players coming back from an 8-2 record last year. These kids know how to win and expect to win. In order for us to come out on top we will have to take care of the football by not turning it over, establish a run game and find a way to create some explosives through the air. Defensively we have to stop the super sophomore RB that can make you miss and take it the distance. Special teams will also play a big role in the outcome of this game. Coach Robinson and his staff are doing a great job starting a program.”

MOVING FORWARD
Katy Freeman will be competing in 11-5AD1 against Richmond Randle, Iowa Colony, Angleton, Friendswood, Victoria East, South Houston, Pasadena and Fort Bend Dulles.
The Golden Eagles have one more non-district game against Fort Bend Crawford before opening district play September 11th at Pasadena.

Cypress Lakes will be competing in 16-6A against Cypress Falls, Cypress-Fairbanks, Langham Creek, Cypress Woods, Cypress Creek, Jersey Village and Cypress Ridge.
The Spartans have non-district games against Aldine Davis and Spring before opening district play September 18th against Langham Creek.