Fans were treated to a battle of the Mustangs on Friday. Cypress Ranch and Memorial were almost perfectly matched up, but Cypress Ranch suffered a 21-20 loss. Cypress Ranch was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Memorial apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in September of 2024.
Despite the loss, Cypress Ranch still got an impressive performance from Braden Baker, who threw for 131 yards and one touchdown. Another big playmaker for Cypress Ranch was Derrick McCullar Ii, who returned a punt for a touchdown.
Grant Sperandio was the offensive standout of the matchup as he picked up 57 receiving yards and one score, and also threw for 66 yards and a pair of TDs. He showed off some serious burst, cutting upfield on a catch for 57 yards.
Cypress Ranch now has a losing record of 1-2. As for Memorial, they now have a winning record of 2-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. After each having a week off, Cypress Ranch and Cypress Springs will shake off the cobwebs and hit the field against one another at 7:00 p.m. on the 26th. The Mustangs will need to watch out since the Panthers have now posted at least 31 points every time they've taken the field this season. As for Memorial, they will face off against Cypress Falls at 7:00 p.m. on the 26th. This will be the Mustangs' first chance to prove their worth in the conference.
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