Cy Woods Wildcats use early surge and special-teams play to secure District 16-6A victory

Cypress Woods built a commanding halftime lead and held off a second-half push by Cypress Creek to earn a 33-18 victory Thursday night in District 16-6A. The Wildcats improved to 5-1 overall and 3-1 in district play, moving into sole possession of second place in the standings. Cypress Creek fell to 0-7 overall and 0-4 in district play.

Despite finishing with 106 fewer yards of offense than the Cougars, Cypress Woods made the most of its scoring opportunities. The Wildcats rushed for 177 yards and scored three touchdowns on the ground or through the passing game, while a defensive extra-point return added two points that helped maintain their momentum. Cypress Creek finished with 398 total yards, including 301 through the air, but could not overcome the early deficit.

How the game unfolded

Cypress Woods took control in the first quarter behind two touchdown runs by Axel Adams. Adams opened the scoring with a 14-yard run and later added a four-yard touchdown, giving the Wildcats a 14-0 lead. Cypress Woods had an early interception by James Andrews that was returned for an apparent touchdown, but a holding penalty during the return nullified the score.

The Cougars got on the board in the second quarter when Kyle Moss connected with Taven Oluwa for a 64-yard touchdown pass. Cypress Creek’s extra-point attempt was blocked, and JuJuan Williams returned the ball 92 yards for two points, extending the Wildcats’ lead to 16-6. Cypress Woods followed with a 44-yard touchdown run by Cory McKenzie, then added a 24-yard field goal by Samuel Jost to take a 26-6 lead into halftime.

The Wildcats extended the advantage to 33-6 in the third quarter when Adams connected with Elijah McKinney for a 44-yard touchdown. Cypress Creek answered with a two-yard touchdown run by Oluwa, but the two-point conversion failed. Moss added a two-yard rushing touchdown in the fourth quarter, but another unsuccessful two-point attempt left the Cougars at 18 points. Cypress Woods kept Cypress Creek from getting closer and closed out the 15-point win.

Team statistics

Cypress Woods Wildcats

Total offense: 292 yards
Rushing: 177 yards
Passing: 115 yards

Cypress Creek Cougars

Total offense: 398 yards
Rushing: 97 yards
Passing: 301 yards

Cypress Creek outgained Cypress Woods by 106 yards, but the Wildcats built a 26-6 halftime lead and maintained control despite the Cougars’ late scoring.

Cypress Woods offensive statistics

Passing

– Axel Adams: 7-of-13, 115 yards

Rushing

Cory McKenzie: 11 carries, 108 yards
Ron’Tavious Pomier: 13 carries, 65 yards
Elijah McKinney: 1 carry, 14 yards
Max Terral: 1 carry, -2 yards
Axel Adams: 12 carries, -8 yards

Receiving

Elijah McKinney: 4 receptions, 63 yards (15.75 yards per reception)
Chase Holbert: 2 receptions, 33 yards (16.50 yards per reception)
Evan Giovannie: 1 reception, 19 yards (19.00 yards per reception)

Cypress Creek offensive statistics

Passing

– Kyle Moss: 18-of-38, 301 yards

Rushing

Jaidan Perez: 15 carries, 33 yards
Kyle Moss: 8 carries, 29 yards
Christopher Furlow: 10 carries, 22 yards
Taven Oluwa: 3 carries, 13 yards

Receiving

Taven Oluwa: 9 receptions, 225 yards
Christian Cuffy: 1 reception, 26 yards
Tre’Mayne Cartwright: 3 receptions, 16 yards
Christopher Furlow: 1 reception, 10 yards
Prince Evuleocha: 1 reception, 9 yards
Jaidan Perez: 2 receptions, 8 yards
Christopher Williams: 1 reception, 7 yards

Statistical highlights: Oluwa led all receivers with 225 yards on nine catches, including a 64-yard touchdown. McKenzie paced the Wildcats on the ground with 108 yards on 11 carries. Moss threw for 301 yards and added a rushing touchdown for the Cougars.

Scoring Summary

Quarter / Time	Team	Scoring play	Score after play
1st — 8:33	Cy Woods	Axel Adams, 14-yard rushing touchdown; extra point good	Woods 7-0
1st — 5:45	Cy Woods	Axel Adams, 4-yard rushing touchdown; extra point good	Woods 14-0
2nd — 7:45	Cy Creek	Kyle Moss to Taven Oluwa, 64-yard touchdown pass; extra point blocked	Woods 14-6
2nd — 7:45	Cy Woods	JuJuan Williams, 92-yard return of blocked extra point for two points	Woods 16-6
2nd — 7:14	Cy Woods	Cory McKenzie, 44-yard rushing touchdown; extra point good	Woods 23-6
2nd — 4:23	Cy Woods	Samuel Jost, 24-yard field goal	Woods 26-6
3rd — 4:23	Cy Woods	Axel Adams to Elijah McKinney, 44-yard touchdown pass; extra point good	Woods 33-6
3rd — 0:47	Cy Creek	Taven Oluwa, 2-yard rushing touchdown; two-point conversion failed	Woods 33-12
4th — 3:18	Cy Creek	Kyle Moss, 2-yard rushing touchdown; two-point conversion failed	Woods 33-18

District 16-6A standings and playoff implications

Cypress Woods moves into sole possession of second place in District 16-6A at 3-1, behind Langham Creek, which remains alone in first at 3-0. Cypress Falls and Cypress Lakes entered their games at 2-1, with both teams playing tonight (Friday 10/16/26).

Langham Creek faces Cypress Ridge on Saturday afternoon, a matchup Texas High School Football Report will cover live.

Cypress Creek falls to 0-7 overall and 0-4 in district play. The Cougars will try to earn their first win of the season next Thursday against Cypress Lakes.

What’s next?

Cypress Woods Wildcats (5-1, 3-1): Face Cypress Ridge on Friday, October 23, at 7 p.m.
Cypress Creek Cougars (0-7, 0-4): Face Cypress Lakes on Thursday, October 22, at 6:30 p.m.