Friday, November 6, 2026 | 7:00 p.m. | Cy-Fair FCU Stadium, Cypress

UPDATE — FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6

Thursday night’s results in District 23-6A have settled the playoff picture for tonight’s matchup. Cypress Ranch has clinched second place in the district standings and the Division I, No. 2 playoff seed. Cypress Springs has been eliminated from playoff contention.

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Cypress Ranch has already secured its place in the postseason. Cypress Springs still has a chance to join the playoff field, but the Panthers will need help before they take the field Friday night.

The Mustangs enter the regular-season finale at 8-1 overall and 5-1 in district play. They have clinched a playoff berth and are locked into the Division I No. 2 seed. Cypress Springs is 4-5 overall and 3-3 in district play, and its postseason hopes depend on two results going its way.

Thursday’s matchup between Waller and Richmond George Ranch will determine whether the Panthers still have a path. George Ranch must defeat Waller on Thursday, and Cypress Springs must beat Cypress Ranch on Friday. A Waller victory would eliminate Cypress Springs before kickoff.

The stakes are different, but both teams have a final opportunity to make a statement before the postseason begins.

Team Snapshot: Cypress Springs Panthers

• Current Record: 4-5 overall, 3-3 district
• Head Coach: Oji Fagan
• Head Coach’s Overall Record: 32-29
• Head Coach’s Record at School: 32-29
• Average Points Scored per Game: 36.44
• 6A Scoring Rank: 70
• Average Points Against per Game: 31.22
• 6A Scoring Defense Rank: 146

Season So Far

• Aug. 29: vs. College Station — Loss, 20-21
• Sept. 5: vs. Fort Bend Hightower — Win, 33-30 (OT)
• Sept. 11: at Cypress-Fairbanks — Loss, 24-45
• Sept. 24: vs. Cypress Park — Win, 65-3
• Oct. 3: at Bridgeland — Loss, 21-37
• Oct. 9: at Waller — Loss, 48-73
• Oct. 15: vs. Richmond George Ranch — Win, 49-21
• Oct. 23: at Richmond Foster — Win, 52-21
• Oct. 31: vs. Fulshear — Loss, 16-30
• Nov. 6: at Cypress Ranch — Upcoming

Team Snapshot: Cypress Ranch Mustangs

• Current Record: 8-1 overall, 5-1 district
• Head Coach: Will Blaylock
• Head Coach’s Overall Record: 43-16
• Head Coach’s Record at School: 26-8
• Average Points Scored per Game: 38.00
• 6A Scoring Rank: 60
• Average Points Against per Game: 13.33
• 6A Scoring Defense Rank: 13

Season So Far

• Aug. 27: at Fort Bend Hightower — Win, 24-7
• Sept. 4: vs. Sheldon C.E. King — Win, 31-28
• Sept. 10: vs. Aldine Nimitz — Win, 52-7
• Sept. 25: vs. Bridgeland — Loss, 14-31
• Oct. 2: at Richmond George Ranch — Win, 56-10
• Oct. 8: vs. Fulshear — Win, 24-7
• Oct. 17: at Cypress Park — Win, 42-0
• Oct. 24: vs. Waller — Win, 37-3
• Oct. 29: at Richmond Foster — Win, 62-27
• Nov. 6: vs. Cypress Springs — Upcoming

The Breakdown

Cypress Springs Offense vs. Cypress Ranch Defense

Cypress Springs has produced 3,359 yards of total offense through nine games, an average of 373.2 yards per contest. The Panthers have gained 1,858 yards on the ground and 1,501 through the air.

The rushing attack has been led by senior Yogi Martin, who has 810 yards and 13 touchdowns on 111 carries. Senior quarterback Jared Hagger has added 333 rushing yards and six touchdowns while throwing for 821 yards and eight scores. Junior Myles Hamilton has thrown for 680 yards and nine touchdowns.

The Panthers have multiple options in the passing game. Junior Torion Elam leads the team with 463 receiving yards on 28 catches. Senior Connor Patrick has 362 yards and eight touchdowns on 18 receptions, while senior Keon Barrow has 205 yards and five receiving touchdowns.

Martin’s availability is an important question entering Friday. He left last week’s game against Fulshear on crutches after suffering an injury, and his status for the Cypress Ranch game is uncertain.

Quarterback usage is another storyline. Hamilton started against Fulshear, while Hagger entered in the fourth quarter and finished the game. There is no confirmed information about the reason for the change or the quarterback plan for Friday.

Cypress Ranch has been particularly effective defensively, allowing 2,134 yards through nine games, or 237.1 per contest. The Mustangs have surrendered 1,329 rushing yards and 805 passing yards. Their 13.33 points allowed per game ranks 13th among 6A teams statewide.

Senior Caleb Clack leads the Mustangs with 46 tackles and four tackles for loss. Senior Amari Vickerson has five tackles for loss, while sophomore Antonio Murray has three interceptions and two blocked kicks. Junior David Crosby and senior Jacob Lee have added two interceptions apiece.

Cypress Springs will need to find ways to sustain drives against a defense that has limited opponents throughout the season. The Panthers’ ability to establish the run, protect the football, and create opportunities for Elam, Patrick, and Barrow in the passing game will be central to the matchup.

Cypress Ranch Offense vs. Cypress Springs Defense

Cypress Ranch has totaled 2,891 yards of offense in nine games, averaging 321.2 yards per contest. The Mustangs have accumulated 1,273 rushing yards and 1,618 passing yards.

Senior quarterback Braden Baker has completed 102 of 138 passes for 1,515 yards and 24 touchdowns. He also has 133 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns.

Junior Khristian White leads the ground game with 711 yards and 10 touchdowns on 126 carries. Sophomore Tristan Blaylock has contributed 246 rushing yards and three touchdowns.

Senior Derrick McCullar is Baker’s leading receiving threat, with 649 yards and 12 touchdowns. Senior Manny Leyja has added 383 receiving yards and six touchdowns. The Mustangs have also received contributions from Joshua Richard Jr., Kelechi Onyemaobi, and John Fox.

Cypress Springs has allowed 2,882 yards through nine games, an average of 320.2 per contest. Opponents have gained 1,633 rushing yards and 1,249 passing yards.

The Panthers have several defenders capable of disrupting an offense. Senior Keylan Caldwell leads the team with 53 tackles and seven tackles for loss. Senior Daniel Isaiah has 50 tackles, eight tackles for loss, and 3.5 sacks. Junior Emanuelle Pedroza has 48 tackles, 13 tackles for loss, and four sacks. Pedroza also has an interception return for a touchdown.

The front seven will be challenged to contain White and the Mustangs’ rushing attack while also accounting for Baker’s ability to make plays through the air. Cypress Ranch has shown it can score in bunches, including a 62-point performance against Richmond Foster last week.

Special Teams

Cypress Springs senior Keon Barrow has been a productive returner, averaging 26.64 yards on kickoff returns and taking one back for a touchdown. Freshman Joshua Lewis is averaging 29.50 yards on punt returns, with a long return of 80 yards.

Junior Robertt Heredia has made all six of his field-goal attempts, with a long of 38 yards, and is 40-for-43 on extra points. He has also averaged 51.36 yards on 22 punts.

Cypress Ranch senior Nate Carrier has converted all 43 of his extra-point attempts and has made four field goals. He is averaging 49.18 yards on punts.

Field position and special-teams execution could be especially important for Cypress Springs, which needs a complete performance to pull off the victory.

Players to Watch

Cypress Springs Panthers

Yogi Martin | Running Back | Senior

Martin has rushed for 810 yards and 13 touchdowns. His availability is uncertain after leaving last week’s game against Fulshear on crutches.

Jared Hagger | Quarterback | Senior

Hagger has thrown for 821 yards and eight touchdowns while adding 333 rushing yards and six scores.

Myles Hamilton | Quarterback | Junior

Hamilton has passed for 680 yards and nine touchdowns. He started against Fulshear before Hagger entered in the fourth quarter.

Torion Elam | Receiver | Junior

Elam leads Cypress Springs with 463 receiving yards on 28 catches.

Connor Patrick | Receiver | Senior

Patrick has 18 receptions for 362 yards and eight touchdowns, averaging 20.11 yards per catch.

Emanuelle Pedroza | Defensive Leader | Junior

Pedroza has 48 tackles, 13 tackles for loss, and four sacks. He also has an interception return for a touchdown.

Cypress Ranch Mustangs

Braden Baker | Quarterback | Senior

Baker has completed 102 of 138 passes for 1,515 yards and 24 touchdowns. He has also contributed 133 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns.

Khristian White | Running Back | Junior

White leads the Mustangs with 711 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns on 126 carries.

Derrick McCullar | Receiver | Senior

McCullar has 649 receiving yards and 12 touchdowns, providing Baker with a major downfield target.

Manny Leyja | Receiver | Senior

Leyja has recorded 383 receiving yards and six touchdowns.

Caleb Clack | Defensive Leader | Senior

Clack leads Cypress Ranch with 46 tackles and four tackles for loss.

Antonio Murray | Defensive Back | Sophomore

Murray has three interceptions and two blocked kicks.

Recent Matchup History

All-Time Results

Cypress Ranch leads the all-time series 13-3. The Mustangs have won 13 of the 16 meetings, including the most recent matchup in 2025.

• Sept. 26, 2025: Cypress Ranch 28, Cypress Springs 21
• Sept. 20, 2024: Cypress Springs 31, Cypress Ranch 16
• Sept. 29, 2023: Cypress Springs 35, Cypress Ranch 31
• Oct. 1, 2022: Cypress Ranch 55, Cypress Springs 29
• Nov. 5, 2021: Cypress Ranch 42, Cypress Springs 21
• Nov. 19, 2020: Cypress Ranch 63, Cypress Springs 14
• Oct. 12, 2019: Cypress Ranch 59, Cypress Springs 0
• Oct. 13, 2018: Cypress Ranch 56, Cypress Springs 14
• Oct. 14, 2017: Cypress Ranch 27, Cypress Springs 14
• Oct. 8, 2016: Cypress Ranch 73, Cypress Springs 45
• Oct. 8, 2015: Cypress Ranch 59, Cypress Springs 20
• Oct. 10, 2014: Cypress Ranch 38, Cypress Springs 29
• Nov. 2, 2013: Cypress Ranch 35, Cypress Springs 10
• Nov. 3, 2012: Cypress Ranch 42, Cypress Springs 6
• Oct. 13, 2011: Cypress Ranch 38, Cypress Springs 6
• Oct. 14, 2010: Cypress Springs 21, Cypress Ranch 14

Keys to the Game

Cypress Springs Panthers

1. Establish the run: The Panthers need a productive ground game to keep the offense balanced and help control possession.
2. Protect the football: Turnovers against a strong Cypress Ranch defense could make an already difficult challenge even tougher.
3. Finish drives: Cypress Springs will need touchdowns, not just promising possessions, against a defense allowing 13.33 points per game.

Cypress Ranch Mustangs

1. Feed the ground game: White and Blaylock give Cypress Ranch a strong rushing foundation.
2. Keep Baker in rhythm: The Mustangs’ passing game has produced 24 touchdown passes from Baker.
3. Limit explosive plays: Cypress Springs has the playmakers to change the game quickly through the air and on special teams.

 

Keep Your Eye On

1. Thursday’s result: George Ranch must defeat Waller for Cypress Springs to remain alive entering Friday.
2. Yogi Martin’s availability: The senior running back’s status is uncertain after leaving the Fulshear game on crutches.
3. The Cypress Springs quarterback rotation: Hamilton started against Fulshear, and Hagger finished the game in the fourth quarter.