Game Preview: Langham Creek vs. Cy Falls

Saturday, October 24, 2026 | 11:00 a.m. | Ken Pridgeon Stadium, Houston

The Matchup

The District 16-6A race takes center stage Saturday morning when the Langham Creek Lobos and Cy Falls Golden Eagles meet in a pivotal district matchup. Langham Creek enters at 6-1 overall and 4-0 in district play, while Cy Falls is 6-1 overall and 3-1 against district opponents.

The stakes extend beyond a single win. A Cy Falls victory would bring the Golden Eagles even with Langham Creek at 4-1 in district play. Assuming no upsets in the other Thursday and Friday district games, the result could leave four teams tied for first place at 4-1, setting up a dramatic finish to the district schedule.

Team Snapshot: Langham Creek Lobos

Current record: 6-1 overall, 4-0 district
Head coach: Todd Thompson
Head coach’s overall record: 106-81
Head coach’s record at school: 106-81
Average Points Scored per game: 36.57
6A Rank: 62
Average Points Against per game: 18.57
6A Rank: 41

Season So Far

August 28: at Katy Paetow — Win, 40-21
September 4: vs. Houston Stratford — Win, 48-7
September 10: at Conroe Grand Oaks — Loss, 14-38
September 18: vs. Cypress Lakes — Win, 36-14
September 25: Open
October 2: at Jersey Village — Win, 43-23
October 8: vs. Cypress Woods — Win, 16-14
October 17: vs. Cypress Ridge — Win, 59-13

Team Snapshot: Cy Falls Golden Eagles

Current record: 6-1 overall, 3-1 district
Head coach: Chris Brister
Head coach’s overall record: 70-38
Head coach’s record at school: 70-38
Average Points Scored per game: 39.43
6A Rank: 44
Average Points Against per game: 15.43
6A Rank: 23

Season So Far

August 28: at Houston Strake Jesuit — Win, 36-3
September 3: vs. New Caney — Win, 32-14
September 11: at Fort Bend Travis — Win, 35-11
September 18: Open
September 24: vs. Cypress-Fairbanks — Win, 41-38
October 2: at Cypress Creek — Win, 56-7
October 10: vs. Cypress Lakes — Loss, 18-21
October 16: at Jersey Village — Win, 58-14

The Breakdown

Langham Creek: A Passing Attack With Multiple Explosive Options

Langham Creek’s offense revolves around senior quarterback Jace Williams, who has completed 116 of 177 passes for 1,841 yards, 16 touchdowns and two interceptions. He has two established targets in Ethan Robison and Camarre Palmer. Robison has 513 receiving yards and averages 24.4 yards per catch, while Palmer has 465 yards and averages 17.2 per reception. With both receivers capable of producing significant gains, the Lobos can challenge a defense across the field rather than relying on one primary target.

The running game adds another dimension. Featured back Jordan King has rushed for 353 yards, while Williams has added 342 yards on the ground. The Lobos have totaled 1,125 rushing yards on 216 carries, averaging 5.2 yards per carry, alongside their 1,841 passing yards. Their offensive approach is fairly balanced in play selection, with approximately 55% of their combined rushing and passing attempts coming on the ground and 45% through the air. Williams’ ability to run as well as pass gives defenses another threat to account for, while King provides a featured ball carrier.

The Lobos also have considerable size among their linemen, including seniors Romeo Granados and Jayden Allen. That physical presence complements an offense capable of producing through both the passing game and the ground attack.

Cy Falls: A Ground Game That Complements the Passing Attack

Cy Falls combines a productive running back with a passing game capable of generating explosive plays. Quarterback Christian Ndujiuba has completed 83 of 135 passes for 1,297 yards and 11 touchdowns. Karzell Davis leads the receiving group with 467 yards on 21 catches, averaging 22.2 yards per reception. Joziah McNeely has added 226 receiving yards on three catches, giving the Golden Eagles another option capable of producing a substantial gain when the ball comes his way. Murray Charles has contributed 228 receiving yards.

Deron Simpson is the centerpiece of the ground game, with 580 rushing yards on 77 carries, an average of 7.5 yards per carry, and nine touchdowns. Simpson is a major contributor in his own right, not simply a complementary option to the passing attack. Davis adds versatility beyond receiving, contributing in the rushing game and on kickoff returns.

Cy Falls has totaled 1,224 rushing yards and 1,404 passing yards through seven games. Its play selection is similar to Langham Creek’s, with approximately 54% of combined rushing and passing attempts coming on the ground and 46% through the air. The difference is in how the production is distributed: Simpson is a standout individual rushing threat, while Ndujiuba has several receiving options capable of creating explosive gains.

The difference between these offenses is not simply that one passes and the other runs. Both use both elements, but Langham Creek’s passing production is spread across two receivers with more than 450 yards apiece, while Cy Falls combines its quarterback’s production with a high-impact running back and several players capable of generating explosive receiving gains. The Golden Eagles’ ability to produce through different personnel groupings makes their offensive profile more varied than a simple run-first label would suggest.

Defensive Personnel and the Individual Matchups

Langham Creek’s defense features several experienced contributors across the field. Junior safety Jarvious Owens Jr. leads the Lobos with 46 tackles, followed by senior linebacker Jhadyn Nelson with 41. Senior linebacker Wesley Davis adds 29 tackles and experience in the middle of the defense, while Nelson provides another presence at linebacker and Owens contributes from the secondary.

The Lobos also bring substantial size to the defensive front. Senior defensive end Ezekiel Ayangbile stands 6-foot-5 and weighs 273 pounds, while Tylen Criswell and Gavin Thomas provide additional options along the line. Their work up front will be important against Simpson, whose combination of rushing yardage and touchdowns makes him a central part of the Golden Eagles’ attack.

Cy Falls has several defensive contributors capable of making plays near the line of scrimmage. Junior linebacker Gavin Larks leads the Golden Eagles with 52 tackles, while senior defensive end/outside linebacker Kaden McCarty has 47. Senior defensive end James Harris has 36 tackles and four sacks, with Larks and McCarty adding three sacks apiece. The combination gives Cy Falls multiple sources of pressure rather than relying on a single pass rusher.

The Golden Eagles have size up front as well. McCarty is listed at 6-foot-3 and 215 pounds, Harris at 6-foot-3 and 225 pounds, and defensive lineman Collin Williams at 6-foot-5 and 270 pounds. Their ability to challenge Langham Creek’s protection will matter against Jace Williams and the Lobos’ productive receiving duo. If the Golden Eagles can pressure Williams, they can make it more difficult for Robison and Palmer to find room for the big gains that have characterized their season.

Special Teams and Field Position

Cy Falls has generated more production in the return game, with 358 kickoff-return yards and 56 punt-return yards compared with Langham Creek’s 131 kickoff-return yards and 15 punt-return yards. Davis has contributed 181 kickoff-return yards, adding another dimension to his impact as a receiver. His work in both areas gives the Golden Eagles another player capable of creating opportunities beyond the traditional offensive playmakers.

That return-game production gives Cy Falls an opportunity to influence field position and create shorter fields for its offense. In a matchup between two teams capable of generating significant offensive yardage, an effective return or strong kick coverage could help swing scoring opportunities.

The Overall Matchup

Langham Creek brings the greater overall offensive output, averaging 423.7 yards per game to Cy Falls’ 375.4, with the difference driven primarily by passing production. Williams has two established receiving threats in Robison and Palmer, while King and Williams give the Lobos meaningful production on the ground.

Cy Falls counters with Simpson’s explosive rushing production, Ndujiuba’s passing game and Davis’s contributions as both a receiver and returner. Defensively, the Golden Eagles have several players who combine high tackle totals with sack production, while Langham Creek brings size along the defensive front and experienced tacklers at linebacker and in the secondary.

Both teams have multiple ways to move the ball, but they rely on different combinations of playmakers. Langham Creek’s passing depth and dual-threat quarterback meet a Cy Falls offense built around Simpson’s ground production and a group of receivers capable of producing big plays. With both sides offering several threats, the ability to limit explosive gains and disrupt the opposing offense’s rhythm could be decisive.

Players to Watch

Langham Creek Lobos

Jace Williams, QB, Senior — A key part of the Lobos’ passing attack who also contributes as a runner. His ability to extend plays and make decisions under pressure will be central to the matchup.
Camarre Palmer, WR, Junior — One of Langham Creek’s leading receiving options, with 465 receiving yards in the supplied report. His ability to win routes and create yards after the catch will be important.
Ethan Robison, WR, Junior — Another productive target in the Lobos’ passing game, giving Williams an option for moving the chains and creating explosive plays.
Jarvious Owens Jr., SS/FS, Junior — A major contributor in the tackle column whose work in the secondary and ability to help against the run make him a player to monitor.
Wesley Davis, MLB, Senior — Has recorded 29 tackles in the supplied statistics. His work in the middle of the defense will be important against the Cy Falls rushing attack.
Dmorrian Taylor, DL, Senior — Among the Lobos’ sack producers. Pressure from the defensive front could disrupt Ndujiuba’s timing.

Cy Falls Golden Eagles

Christian Ndujiuba, QB, Junior — Leads the Golden Eagles’ passing attack, with more than 1,200 passing yards in the supplied report. His decisions against Langham Creek’s defense will be a key factor.
Deron Simpson, RB, Junior — Leads Cy Falls’ rushing production with 580 yards and nine rushing touchdowns in the supplied statistics. His ability to find space and finish runs makes him central to the Golden Eagles’ game plan.
Karzell Davis, WR, Sophomore — Has produced 467 receiving yards, giving Cy Falls a downfield threat if Langham Creek focuses on stopping the run.
Gavin Larks, MLB, Junior — Leads the Golden Eagles with 52 tackles in the supplied report. His ability to diagnose plays and limit Williams’ options will be crucial.
Kaden McCarty, DE/OLB, Senior — Has recorded 47 tackles and contributed in the backfield. His ability to pressure the quarterback and contain plays outside will be important.
James Harris, DE, Senior — A contributor to Cy Falls’ pass rush. Getting pressure without allowing Williams to escape the pocket could be one of the Golden Eagles’ most important defensive assignments.

Recent Matchup History

September 30, 2023: Cy Falls 38, Langham Creek 15
September 30, 2022: Cy Falls 39, Langham Creek 36
October 29, 2021: Cy Falls 21, Langham Creek 14
November 12, 2020: Langham Creek 56, Cy Falls 49
September 21, 2017: Langham Creek 38, Cy Falls 12
September 16, 2016: Langham Creek 22, Cy Falls 14
September 10, 2015: Cy Falls 33, Langham Creek 30
September 11, 2014: Langham Creek 43, Cy Falls 39
October 3, 2013: Langham Creek 55, Cy Falls 21
October 4, 2012: Langham Creek 37, Cy Falls 35
October 8, 2011: Cy Falls 27, Langham Creek 22
October 9, 2010: Cy Falls 53, Langham Creek 20
October 10, 2009: Cy Falls 29, Langham Creek 28
October 10, 2008: Langham Creek 40, Cy Falls 33
October 26, 2007: Cy Falls 56, Langham Creek 14
October 27, 2006: Cy Falls 35, Langham Creek 16
September 17, 2005: Cy Falls 34, Langham Creek 28
September 18, 2004: Cy Falls 21, Langham Creek 18

Keys to the Game

Langham Creek Lobos

Establish the Run — Make Cy Falls respect the ground game so Williams has more flexibility to work through the passing attack.
Win the Passing Matchups — Use Palmer, Robison and the receiving group to move the chains and stretch the defense.
Contain Deron Simpson — Limit Simpson’s opportunities to turn routine carries into substantial gains.

Cy Falls Golden Eagles

Feed Simpson — Use the productive rushing attack to challenge Langham Creek’s front and create manageable down-and-distance situations.
Make the Passing Game Count — Ndujiuba needs to capitalize when the Lobos commit defenders to stopping the run.
Contain Williams — Limit his ability to create plays with both his arm and his legs.

Keep Your Eye On

The District Standings — A Cy Falls win would even the Golden Eagles’ district record with Langham Creek’s at 4-1.
The Quarterback Duel — Williams’ dual-threat production against Ndujiuba’s passing attack offers two different challenges for the opposing defenses.
The Receiving Matchups — Palmer and Robison for Langham Creek, and Davis and McNeely for Cy Falls, provide important options in the passing game.