Houston 17 5A

[175afan]

Looks like a lot of fans from Dallas. Just curious about some Houston fans. What do you think about District 17 in Houston. Most picks have Falls, Jersey Village and Cy Ridge. Any thoughts. Tomball always seems tough and Cy-Fair always brings a good game. Althought all teams are losing some good players. Thoughts.... strenghts and weeknesses. Falls JV, Ridge and Fair??
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[cyfallsfootball]

well as expected i'm going to pick cy falls to win the district and JV to finish second but i expect cy fair to step it up and earn the last playoff spot. Cy falls should have a strength in WRs both depth and efficency and also have a few good options playing QB there should be no real weakness on this year's squad but maybe losing some expierence in the defensive backfield could take a little time to get used to.

[cfbobcat]

I have to agree to Falls winning district and JV and Fair getting the other two playoff spots. All three teams have quite a bit of talent returning. I don't think Ridge will have much of a shot this year. I think they may have lost too much talent. I hear people talking up Langham and Cy Creek, but I am taking a wait and see approach with those two teams. I think the 17-5A race is going to be tough, tough, tough this year. It should be interesting to see how it all plays out.

Cy-Fair will be a pretty good team this year. The Bobcats have to replace TB Omar Conteh, and it won't be easy. I saw the spring game and noticed 3 backs splitting the carries. Whether they will go RB by committee I do not know.

Cy-Fair has a lot of experience at all the other offensive positions. The OL is very good, the receivers and tight ends are solid, and the QB, Eric Humphery, may be one of the best in the district. In the limited time I saw him play last season he really made things happen.

The Bobcats will have one of the top defenses in the district this year, as they do every year. I believe the entire DL returns and they return experience at nearly every position. The player to look out for on defense is DE Matt Lamb. He made first team all-district last year and he is a relentless player. Also, CB Jesrick Levy will make some plays in the backfield as well as returning kicks.

Man I love football season!

[CyFallsMom]

I have to go with cyfairbobcat on this one and take a "wait and see" - of course I want Cy Falls to win it but, with this district you just never know!! And everyone is picking Falls to win (I hate that - it seems to put a "curse" on teams when they do that). It's so hard to predict. We have a bunch of talent returning at Falls from last years playoff team and the new QB, Tillman whom I've heard is pretty good - Brekke's good too. The QB spot is looking very good if you ask me. I really don't think Ridge will be in the top three mix though - I would put Cy Fair in there before them. JV - well, they are always up there somewhere at the top so that would be my top three in any order. Okay, let's start the season already!!!

[RedRage00]

cfbobcat,

Are you ready for VICTORIA to invade your stadium :D :p

GO VIPERS!

[cfbobcat]

cfbobcat,

Are you ready for VICTORIA to invade your stadium :D :p

GO VIPERS!



Hahaha, yeah I cannot wait for that game. The Vipers should be a tough test for the Bobcats. The amount of offensive starters they return is scary and that darn defense is tough to figure out. Is it a 3-3-5? I hope you can make it out to our stadium for the game.

[175afan]

i think falls is the team to beat. do not know too much about the new qb JP? but they have some skill players. jv is always tough and they have a lot of skill guys returning. it appears that jv's defense could be their strength. falls is always tough on offense. lost a couple of good db's but should be solid. tomball has a boat load of speed with the option but some team always seems to shut them down at the most important time. fair is curious. i hear they have a very good o-line and defense. o- line may be the best in the district but they do no have the conteh kid. i hear they have some runners. defense may have to carry them. i still will stick with falls, then jv. toss up for 3rd. does ridge lose too many players? the qb is solid. as far as creek and langham they do not look very good to me. just above magnolia. that is my thoughts. should be a great season. just curious, sexson from falls went to okla state (i think) did conteh go to a big school?
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[175afan]

i happened to make the victoria game last year with some friends. i think the bobcats will be ready with whatever the vipers may throw at them. i like the bobcats in this one, victoria is a good team, it should be a nice test for fair. what are the other 1st week games for the other 175a teams?
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[cyfallsfootball]

in response to the question of wheiter conteh went 2 a big school or not i believe he's planning on attending northwestern and plyaing football this upcoming season.

[RedRage00]

Hahaha, yeah I cannot wait for that game. The Vipers should be a tough test for the Bobcats. The amount of offensive starters they return is scary and that darn defense is tough to figure out. Is it a 3-3-5? I hope you can make it out to our stadium for the game.

Last season the Viper offense struggled against Cy-Fair, but this year will be a whole nother ball game. Yall better be prepared :p

I'm not sure if I'm gonna make the game in Houston. I took Thursday and Friday off from work so I could go if I want to make the 3 hour trip from SA to Houston. And I have friends in Houston that I could crash with. It all depends on whether my family in Victoria make the trip. My nephew is on the team.

According to texasfootballratings.com we are favored by 2

RR

[catman]

I noticed that Creek is playing PNG on Saturday night of week 0. Is that game going to be at Pridgeon?

[175afan]

Cat, i think the creek png is at pridgeon. all 175a schedules here
http://www.cfisd.net/dept2/athletics/football/ftblhs05.pdf
Falls, yes Conteh is at northwestern. doing well from what i hear. i think this will be a great year to watch district 17. there are teams like springs, ridge, creek, and langham that could pull a surprise or two. 2 non-district games and then right into the fire. glad to see victoria coming to houston. should be a good game. vic by 2? like i said, should be a good test. 18 days to kickoff. 17 for langham and tomball. can't wait.
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[cyfallsbooster]

I agree with the concensous here in that falls, fair and jv (not necessarily that order) will be the top 3 this year. This is always a tough district to call because for the most part all the teams are fairly strong. It just seems to depend on how each one matches up with the others. Almost every year it comes down to the last week before all the slots are finalized.

Raffield has a really good program going and it has been headed in the right direction since he took over 3 years ago. Hopefully, the quarterback situation will be more improved this year. Brekke is older and stronger this year and I hear Tillman is supposed to be good also. Tillman certainly seems to have the size and speed. So falls should be in good shape there as well as receivers. OL should be in pretty good shape. Question I have right now is running back. Who will be stepping up for that?

Defense should be solid again as always. Of course the question will be the DB's with the absence of Sexton and Price. But I am sure Eaton will dig into his bag of tricks to overcome any deficencies there may be. It is really enjoyable each year to see what he comes up with to keep offenses off balance. Eaton has to be one of the best DC's in high school at coming up with a game plan each week to stop the opposing offenses. I think if you ask any coach in the district, they would say fall's defensive schemes are the most difficult to prepare for.

Should be another funfilled season for 175A. Hope one or all of the 175A representatives can run deep in the playoffs again this year. Of course, I am pulling for the EAGLES to make another deep run. We get Westfield early in the season and then hopefully in the playoffs again!

[175afan]

falls
not sure about fair, but falls and JV are 2 of the top 3. still curious about ridge. i like to see everyone do well. not sure about red rage. dude it is preseason, almost a scrimmage chill relax enjoy coming to houston to play, we welcome you. how does jv reload every year????? amazing. should be a great year to watch. 1st district game fair/falls predictions??

[175afan]

wow lot of smack from other areas. maybe worth it but this is may be the stronghest district in houston. maybe 145a as well. falls i say, vic we would rather play you than bryan the first game. it would be an easier test. bryan is tough. i would rather fair gets bryan and we get you guys. bryan is tough. that sux, we get the hard team and fair gets the weak team

175a. GO EAGLES

[RedRage00]

wow lot of smack from other areas. maybe worth it but this is may be the stronghest district in houston. maybe 145a as well. falls i say, vic we would rather play you than bryan the first game. it would be an easier test. bryan is tough. i would rather fair gets bryan and we get you guys. bryan is tough. that sux, we get the hard team and fair gets the weak team

175a. GO EAGLES

You sounded normal in your 7:45pm post, then something pissed you off to talk smack in your 8:35pm post right after...Whats the deal with that? Did your gf not put out and you're taking your anger out on me?

No one is even talking smack. I challenge you to find a post on this thread where I'm talking smack. (before this post)

(3-7) (8-4) (10-3) (5-5) (6-4) (8-4) (5-5) (5-5) (3-7) (8-5)
Those are Cy-Falls records the past 10 years and you have the nerves to call Victoria weak? Victoria has been more successful than that in the past 10 years.

You win a district championship last year(shared with JV at that!) and you think you're up there with KATY.

PUHLEEZE!!!!!!!

You obviously don't know jack about hs football!

Chill dude...stop being a sensitive little girl!

Don't be talking smack to a HALL OF FAMER you NEWBIE!!! :D

[RedRage00]

Last season the Viper offense struggled against Cy-Fair, but this year will be a whole nother ball game. Yall better be prepared :p

How many of yall consider this smack talk worthy of 175A fan crying like a little baby :p

[dada]

Last season the Viper offense struggled against Cy-Fair, but this year will be a whole nother ball game. Yall better be prepared :p

I'm not sure if I'm gonna make the game in Houston. I took Thursday and Friday off from work so I could go if I want to make the 3 hour trip from SA to Houston. And I have friends in Houston that I could crash with. It all depends on whether my family in Victoria make the trip. My nephew is on the team.

According to texasfootballratings.com we are favored by 2

RR
Where do you find out who are the favorites?

[RedRage00]

http://www.texasfootballratings.com/2005PreseasonPackage.html

Go to District Team Previews at the top...for whatever classification you want.

RR

[cyfallsbooster]

redrage............I love your tag line about loonie23. That guy grates on my sensitivity towards others.

As a long time CyFalls and 175A supporter, I have to agree with the previous statement that the teams in 175A should not be pounding their chests and comparing themselves to the likes of our friends to the west in Katy. Much too long of an established record of high accomplishment.

I DO beleive that 175A is a strong district, though. Speaking across the board, I feel that each year, at least 80% of the teams in the district could hold their own in the early rounds of the playoffs. I think that is what makes a "strong" district. Are any of the teams the caliber of Katy? Not yet. But, I do believe some of the teams are headed in that direction. Falls for one in my opinion. Steady progression since the coaching change a few years back. As long as they can continue to have the talent each year, I believe the program will continue to improve. I beleive Raffield has his sights on yearly progression and not just some level of acceptance and then leveling off. We all know that when you are satisfied with yourself, you begin to move backwards. I do not see Raffield or his coaching staff ever being satisfied.

On the Falls/Fair game. I have to go with Falls (of course).

[cyfallsbooster]

Responding to the start of the Falls and Fairs schedules. I like falls's schedule. Start with 2 very tough games. Gets the boys focused on the game from the very start of the season. Brayn is always strong. A good way to start. Then the next week, #2 or #3 in the state, westfield. I would have to say, after that start (if falls can come out of those two games realatively healthy) falls will be well prepared for district play. I say falls will be better prepared by the 3rd game than will fair. It will depend on which team is healthier at that point. Too many injuries on either side can change the outcome.

[catman]

If I lived in Houston, I would probably wind up seeing several 17A games every year. It seems to me that it is a very competitive district that has it's share of close games. One of the things that might be keeping 17A from having more post-season success is the seeming district-wide emphasis of offense over defense. This is just an opinion from an outsider and I might be all wet. ;). What do you insider folks think?

[RedRage00]

:eek: redrage............I love your tag line about loonie23. That guy grates on my sensitivity towards others.




Thanks, I think its quite funny myself.

I just think it's funny that he goes on and on about Judson...even saying they're better than SLC(when the title last year says otherwise) and he didn't even go to Judson nor was he raised in that area. He moved to the area and jumped off the Mt. Pleasant bandwagon and onto the Judson bandwagon. I doubt he would have been a Judson fan had he moved to Converse and Judson was 0-10. lol He probably would have jumped on Madison's wagon. lol

There is nothing wrong with supporting your team, but he's just arrogant. And he has no reason to be arrogant about Judson cause he's just a bandwagoner :eek:

The real Judson fans that I see on here never post like he does. They show class in their posts.

But I guess without guys like lonny the board would be boring LOL
There would be no one for me and the others to pick on

[175afan]

sorry rage, my bad ,.apparently i did not understand your "invade the stadium" comment correctly. i have been off the board for a while, been busy. Please accept my ( and my GF appologies). Falls will be a very good team this year. Yep, injuries will help tell what happens but Falls is too deep to miss out. Can Falls beat Katy?? I hope so. Let's see what JP can do. rage, i hope u have a good trip on August 26th. Should be a good game. I know Falls will be in for a tough battle, but I look for Falls to win.
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[RedRage00]

sorry rage, my bad ,.apparently i did not understand your "invade the stadium" comment correctly. i have been off the board for a while, been busy. Please accept my ( and my GF appologies). Falls will be a very good team this year. Yep, injuries will help tell what happens but Falls is too deep to miss out. Can Falls beat Katy?? I hope so. Let's see what JP can do. rage, i hope u have a good trip on August 26th. Should be a good game. I know Falls will be in for a tough battle, but I look for Falls to win.
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When I said "invade your stadium" you must not have seen the happy face at the end. It was all in good fun! Nothing personal.

RR

[RedRage00]

No one stays on top forever...Look at Odessa Permian, the Cowboys, and the SF 49er's....Enjoy it while it's there :D

RR

[cyfallsbooster]

If I lived in Houston, I would probably wind up seeing several 17A games every year. It seems to me that it is a very competitive district that has it's share of close games. One of the things that might be keeping 17A from having more post-season success is the seeming district-wide emphasis of offense over defense. This is just an opinion from an outsider and I might be all wet. ;). What do you insider folks think?


You could be right on this one. The teams in the district do SEEM to put more emphasis on the offensive side of the ball. We do see several big time offensive players each year (i.e. Conteh from CyFair for one) and maybe that gets the various coaches to thinking more about outscoring the opponent rather than limiting them. Of course this is just my view and I may be all wet also. I am more familiar with Falls' defensive philosophy and I know that they have really been emphasizing defense for the past 3 years. Their DC is one of the best I have ever seen in high school ball. He has a way of breaking down an opponent's strengths and then designs a complete game plan stategy to combat those strengths. And it usually is not something like "we have to stop #31 in order to win this game". It is ususally turns out more like "we are going to collapse the o-line in this manner so #31 has no where to go". Falls utilizes a multitude of defensive sets which tends to give offenses problems. I have heard rumors of opposing coaches calling and offering to limit their offensive scheme if Falls will limit their defensive scheme.

You are correct in saying that the scores are usually pretty close in this district. And because these scores are usually fairly high (upper 20's and more) may be why there is an impression that the defenses are not very strong. I think the defenses are above average for the most part but all the teams seem to have well above average offensive skill position players which is more of the reason for the higher scores. In the playoffs last year, Falls' defense completely dominated the first 3 rounds and the offense was completely wide open. Thus, several blowouts during those rounds. Of course they ran into Westfield the 4th week and the speed and size was just too much to overcome. Although, the game was much more interesting to watch than what the score would indicate. I think Falls made some great strides in that game.

[cfbobcat]

I have heard rumors of opposing coaches calling and offering to limit their offensive scheme if Falls will limit their defensive scheme.


I realize you are just the messenger with this statement, so please don't take this the wrong way, but that is one of the most ridiculous things I have ever heard. There is no how, no way that any coach would offer to limit themselves just so their opponent will do the same. Now, if this conversation took place between opposing coaches over a few beers I could understand it. Or, it could just be chalked up to coachspeak. You know how coaches can be, always playing down themselves so as not to draw too much attention to their teams.

To get right down to it, here is how I think the district will shape up:

1. Cy-Falls
2. Jersey Village
3. Cy-Fair
4. Tomball
5. Cy-Creek
6. Langham Creek
7. Cy-Springs
8. Cy-Ridge
9. Magnolia

I do believe it will be a very tight race.

[cyfallsbooster]

I realize you are just the messenger with this statement, so please don't take this the wrong way, but that is one of the most ridiculous things I have ever heard. There is no how, no way that any coach would offer to limit themselves just so their opponent will do the same. Now, if this conversation took place between opposing coaches over a few beers I could understand it. Or, it could just be chalked up to coachspeak. You know how coaches can be, always playing down themselves so as not to draw too much attention to their teams.

To get right down to it, here is how I think the district will shape up:

1. Cy-Falls
2. Jersey Village
3. Cy-Fair
4. Tomball
5. Cy-Creek
6. Langham Creek
7. Cy-Springs
8. Cy-Ridge
9. Magnolia

I do believe it will be a very tight race.

You are right. It does sound pretty ridiculous. Probably just something blown out of proportion.

I agree with most of your placings. However, I think Fair will finish ahead of JV. JV has been on top for too many years. I think it is time for one of their off years (which in their case means 3rd).

I also think Ridge will finish higher. Maybe 4 or 5. They have alot of talent and speed. Did Takas graduate last year? If he did, they will need to try to find someone to throw the deep ball to their speedy recievers.

[RedRage00]

No one stays on top forever...Look at Odessa Permian, the Cowboys, and the SF 49er's....Enjoy it while it's there :D

RR

Ok, I just realized I posted this in the wrong thread LOL

DOH!

GO VIPERS!

RR

[cfbobcat]

I agree with most of your placings. However, I think Fair will finish ahead of JV. JV has been on top for too many years. I think it is time for one of their off years (which in their case means 3rd).

I also think Ridge will finish higher. Maybe 4 or 5. They have alot of talent and speed. Did Takas graduate last year? If he did, they will need to try to find someone to throw the deep ball to their speedy recievers.


I am all for Fair taking second in district. Heck, I would even take 1st! Big surprise there, huh?

Takacs is still with Ridge, but I just think Ridge lost too much to be as competitive as they were last year. The district is very balanced though, so if Ridge were to finish higher I would not be too surprised.

One thing is for sure. The first district game between Fair and Falls is going to be huge. I absolutely cannot wait for this one. It was a great game last year and it should be another good one this season as well.

[cyfallsbooster]

cfbobcat...........I do not think it would be surprising for JV, fair or falls to take the #1 slot. I also still think you can throw tomball into that list. All 4 teams have been contending for the district championship for the past few years. Like you said, this district is very balanced from top to bottom. Should be a fun season for all!

I do not think it will happen, but looking at falls' schedule, if they do not start fast this year, they could start out 0-3!

[102565]

looks this way to me.

1. Cy-Falls
2. Jersey Village
3. Cy-Fair
4. Tomball
5. Cy-Ridge
6. Cy-Creek
7. Langham Creek
8. Magnolia
9. Cy-Springs

[dada]

looks this way to me.

1. Cy-Falls
2. Jersey Village
3. Cy-Fair
4. Tomball
5. Cy-Ridge
6. Cy-Creek
7. Langham Creek
8. Magnolia
9. Cy-Springs
Call me Crazy, but I think Langham Creek will be in the playoff mix.

[CyFallsMom]

Do any of you know when Cy Falls is scrimmaging, if they are at all?

[cyfallsfootball]

da cy falls scrimmage will be tomorrow (friday august 19th) at the stadium located on their campus. I believe the JV starts their scrimmaging at 6:00 wheras the varsity starts around 7:30

[CyFallsMom]

Thanks cyfallsfootball :) I'll be there!!

Who are we scrimmaging?

[175afan]

do not discount JV. They reload every year. They have very good athletes on both sides of the ball. If Falls is 1 JV is 2, If Falls is 2 JV is 1. Falls fans, is it going to be Brekke (sp) or Tillman? Re: Langham, they have some really good athletes, watched them last year and could not figure out what the coaches wanted to do. Given that, I think LC will be on the outside looking in. Too bad, they do have some talent. Better than their record would indicate
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[cyfallsbooster]

Brekke/Tillman is a good question. I have been too busy at work to check into the program this year. I am anxious to see how both perform this year.

JV is never discounted. Just my gut feeling that falls & fair will win this year.

I am also very excited about the district opener between falls & fair. What a great way to start! That game could dictate the #1 slot for most of the season.

[175afan]

Falls,
Do not disagree, what a first round matchup. The losing team is effectively 2 games out. What are the scrimmages this weekend. I think Fair gets Wodlands every year. What about the rest of the teams?? Although not much to be said until District starts. Heard a rumor that the Tomball QB had a knee problem. Any truth to this?? 7 days and counting. FYI, Rage, you will love the stadium. Locker rooms are a bit to be desired, but you will love the trip. Glad to have you guys come to 175a country!!!!!! Hopefully we can accomodate your fans as well as the Fair fans were last year.
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[cfbobcat]

Apparently there is no truth to the Tomball QB having a knee problem. He will be just fine.

Fair is scrimmaging the Woodlands tomorrow morning at Cy-Fair. I am going to check on the Bobcats and see what they have going.

I saw Falls scrimmage tonight and they looked pretty good. Mayde Creek, their opponent, looked terrible though. Falls, as predicited, has a ton of speed. Brekke Started the first series with the first team O and then Tillman guided the second series. Brekke is a freaking warrior. Tillman appears to be very mobile for a big man. Also, it does not appear that Falls has a game-breaker at RB. He wasn't bad, but he was not as good as Melvin was. The wideouts are deadly though. Defensively they looked real good up front plus they had a monster playing outside linebacker (#46).

I can't wait to see how the 'Cats do tomorrow morning so I can get a better picture of how the old Alma Mater stacks up to Cy-Falls. Bring on the season!!!

[CyFallsMom]

Nice to hear a good report on the Eagles! I had every intention of going but we had some last minute packing to help my son with - he's going to college tomorrow :( (miss him already). I'll be in Bryan - hope they do as well there!!

[cyfallsfootball]

I like to believe that we (cy falls) did preety well at the scrimmage today and it should set us up fo a great season. I believe that our defense adn offense both showed great ability and the successful use of running back by committie worked well even with 7 men lined up in the box. Many of our wide outs made spectacular plays and showed off their amazing speed and talent, it should be a fun upcoming year of eagle football!!

[102565]

Call me Crazy, but I think Langham Creek will be in the playoff mix.


It's pretty difficult for a team to go from 0-10 to making the playoffs the next year! The returning players are accustomed to losing and it's hard the break the cycle. Usually poor coaching can take what looks like for sure talent and just waste it.

Springs might be the only school with worse coaching than LC.

Magnolia doesn't have as much talent as the other schools in district.

Creek usually has less talent and so-so coaching.

Anyone else wants to talk about the bottom of the district????

[cfbobcat]

Well, I saw Cy-Fair scrimmage The Woodlands today. Very simply put, The Woodlands dominated. The Bobcats did a few good things but overall there were more positive plays from the Highlanders. Cy-Fair has quite a bit of work to do in preparation for district play. However, I have faith that the boys will learn from their mistakes and come out ready for Victoria Memorial next Friday.

The Woodlands vs. Katy should be a good match up.

[RedRage00]

Well, I saw Cy-Fair scrimmage The Woodlands today. Very simply put, The Woodlands dominated. The Bobcats did a few good things but overall there were more positive plays from the Highlanders. Cy-Fair has quite a bit of work to do in preparation for district play. However, I have faith that the boys will learn from their mistakes and come out ready for Victoria Memorial next Friday.

The Woodlands vs. Katy should be a good match up.

I didn't make it to the scrimmage in Victoria. They scrimmaged WALLER. But I did hear they looked pretty good from my bro who went.

Watch out cfbobcat.....We're coming to town! :cool:

[RedRage00]

For you Cy-Fair fans.

http://www.thevictoriaadvocate.com/sports/sports/story/2986752p-3461993c.html

[RedRage00]

Anyone know how to get to Pridgeon(sp?) Stadium?

Or what is the address? I could mapquest it.

Thanks,
RR

[CyFallsMom]

If you are coming from Victoria - take 59 to Beltway 8 (aka Sam Houston tollway) - go north until you come to the 290 exit - take 290 West (towards Austin) and take off at the Hwy 6/1960 exit. Turn right onto 1960 and go about 3 miles down to Bobcat Lane (gee wonder where that name came from). Turn right and Pridgeon is on the immediate left. Bobcat is just past Jones Rd. - you will park on the far (East) side. You can also go to the website www.cfisd.net and check on departments, athletics and there is a map to all the stadiums in the area.

[RedRage00]

If you are coming from Victoria - take 59 to Beltway 8 (aka Sam Houston tollway) - go north until you come to the 290 exit - take 290 West (towards Austin) and take off at the Hwy 6/1960 exit. Turn right onto 1960 and go about 3 miles down to Bobcat Lane (gee wonder where that name came from). Turn right and Pridgeon is on the immediate left. Bobcat is just past Jones Rd. - you will park on the far (East) side. You can also go to the website www.cfisd.net and check on departments, athletics and there is a map to all the stadiums in the area.


Thanks :D

RR

[Thor]

Being an old Jersey Village grad , I'll have to go with Jersey Village. That is until they ever meet up with my adopted team. I was lucky a few years back Jersy Village played at Texas Stadium and I was able to attend . Really enjoyed it.
Go Falcons
never could get used to the Purple and Gold colors though.

[cyfallsbooster]

I saw where the Chronicle had falls ranked #4 in the Houston area. Why would that be? They either know something I don't, or, they don't know anything about the area football. My opinion is that is too high of a ranking for them at this point in the season. Let's wait and see after the 1st 3 weeks and then see if the ranking is anywhere close to being deserved. Do not get me wrong. I hope they do prove themselves to be deserving of that ranking (or better). But to start the season there is not good unless you are a Woodlands, Katy or Lufkin type.

[TXFootballFan]

[QUOTE=cyfallsbooster]redrage............I love your tag line about loonie23. That guy grates on my sensitivity towards others.

As a long time CyFalls and 175A supporter, I have to agree with the previous statement that the teams in 175A should not be pounding their chests and comparing themselves to the likes of our friends to the west in Katy. Much too long of an established record of high accomplishment.

I DO beleive that 175A is a strong district, though. Speaking across the board, I feel that each year, at least 80% of the teams in the district could hold their own in the early rounds of the playoffs. I think that is what makes a "strong" district. Are any of the teams the caliber of Katy? Not yet. But, I do believe some of the teams are headed in that direction. Falls for one in my opinion. Steady progression since the coaching change a few years back. As long as they can continue to have the talent each year, I believe the program will continue to improve. I beleive Raffield has his sights on yearly progression and not just some level of acceptance and then leveling off. We all know that when you are satisfied with yourself, you begin to move backwards. I do not see Raffield or his coaching staff ever being satisfied.

On the Falls/Fair game. I have to go with Falls (of course).[/QUOT


I agree!

[175afan]

Well I know all the big districts have this problem, but when Cy Woods opens it will split more talent. No excuses just fact. Why do you think Woodlands opposed a 2nd HS for so long. On the positive side...... more players get to play, and maybe go to the next level. Whether that is div 1 1aa 2 or 3, i think it is a good thing (ultimately) although it sux for trying to win in HS. I think what all parents (yes RAGE) need to keep in mind is that most kids need a good education at some level. I know when I look to hire kids out of school i look to see if they have done something extra. Football, baseball band silverados or whatever
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[175afan]

ok back to football.... that is most important.
Vic Mem @ CF CF by 3
JV @ Klein Forest JV by 3
Creek @ PNG CC by 7
LC Vs Katy Taylor LC by 1
Falls @ Bryan falls by 10
Ridge @cinco Cinco by 1
Tom@ clearlake tom by 3

Rage I assume u disagree??????????????

[AG8411]

17fan, i agree on the football take. a couple of thoughts though.
this disrict is viewed as "strong' IMO, in the fact that once district play begins, all they are going to do is beat each other up. other than maybe falls, (which i beleive will win 17-5A), you could draw them out of a hat and still be able to make a case of why & or how they could be in the playoff picture. (maybe not magnolia or springs, but the rest for sure). it will come down to coaching & injuries i the end. definitely looking forward to the start on thursday nite.

victoria over CF
JV over KF
PNG over CC
LC over KT
bryan over falls (has anyone seen bryan this season? scary)
cinco by ridge
tomball by CL

[RedRage00]

ok back to football.... that is most important.
Vic Mem @ CF CF by 3


Rage I assume u disagree??????????????

Well, the Vipers are playing pretty good. Much better than the beginning of last season when Cy-Fair won 23-7......so, if they continue playing well the offense WILL score more than 7.

28-21 Vipers :cool:

[cyfallsbooster]

For you Cy-Fair fans.

http://www.thevictoriaadvocate.com/sports/sports/story/2986752p-3461993c.html

Eugene is HUGE!!!!!

[cyfallsbooster]

17fan, i agree on the football take. a couple of thoughts though.
this disrict is viewed as "strong' IMO, in the fact that once district play begins, all they are going to do is beat each other up. other than maybe falls, (which i beleive will win 17-5A), you could draw them out of a hat and still be able to make a case of why & or how they could be in the playoff picture. (maybe not magnolia or springs, but the rest for sure). it will come down to coaching & injuries i the end. definitely looking forward to the start on thursday nite.

victoria over CF
JV over KF
PNG over CC
LC over KT
bryan over falls (has anyone seen bryan this season? scary)
cinco by ridge
tomball by CL

Bryan is always strong and talented. That is why I have already said Falls could start this season 0-3. Bryan/Westfield/Fair...........tough start. If Falls does come through that at 2-1 we may have an indication of what their season could be like. But, they are going to have to come out starting this week focused and determined if they want to begin to deserve that #4 area ranking given out by the Chronicle. Hope they do it! Go Eagles!

[CyFallsMom]

Bryan is always strong and talented. That is why I have already said Falls could start this season 0-3. Bryan/Westfield/Fair...........tough start. If Falls does come through that at 2-1 we may have an indication of what their season could be like. But, they are going to have to come out starting this week focused and determined if they want to begin to deserve that #4 area ranking given out by the Chronicle. Hope they do it! Go Eagles!

DITTO!! Go Get 'Em EAGLES!! :D

[cyfallsfootball]

glad to say we got 'em for yall, how'd everyone else in the district do in their openers? i know langham won and i think i heard JV lost but thats all i know about, anyone have any scores or stats??

[CyFallsMom]

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glad to say we got 'em for yall, how'd everyone else in the district do in their openers? i know langham won and i think i heard JV lost but thats all i know about, anyone have any scores or stats??




GO EAGLES!!.

I got there late in the 1st quarter but saw some exciting football on Falls side. The first string was pretty solid - 2nd string can use a little more time to gel. Bryan surprised me - I just thought they would play us a little tougher than that but they (and Falls at times too) looked very sloppy. I attribute that to the first game jitters. Lots of penalties which was annoying - also first game problems I assume. I will say, though, that after Bryan's starting QB went down, they played better ball. That second string QB was all over the place it seemed. I thought he was the better of the two. Brekke was pretty solid as were the receivers. I finally got to see Tillman and what he was all about but he didn't get a good chance to shine. I was surprised at the stats this morning...offensive stats were lower than I expected. 9 first downs??? 75 yards of penalties doesn't help...that area needs some work. One of them, the 15 yard personal (aka stupid) foul, could have turned the tide but, luckily it didn't.

So, now we have the mighty Westfield - #1 and #4 in the area (I guess one of the biggest games on Thurs night - I hate Thurs games). Oh, what the heck, I pick Cy Falls to win!! They have seen Westfield enough now to know what's coming I would hope. Can't wait for that one.

[cfbobcat]

Cy-Fair beat Victoria Memorial 30-7. Next up, an improved Dulles team.

[dada]

It's pretty difficult for a team to go from 0-10 to making the playoffs the next year! The returning players are accustomed to losing and it's hard the break the cycle. Usually poor coaching can take what looks like for sure talent and just waste it.

Springs might be the only school with worse coaching than LC.

Magnolia doesn't have as much talent as the other schools in district.

Creek usually has less talent and so-so coaching.

Anyone else wants to talk about the bottom of the district????
Hey...they already have one more win than they had last year. :)

[RedRage00]

Cy-Fair beat Victoria Memorial 30-7. Next up, an improved Dulles team.


We stunk the place up! Nice stadium though :D

RR

[gldneagles]

We stunk the place up! Nice stadium though :D

RR

did victoria not perform up to potential or did fair cause it?

[gldneagles]

17fan, i agree on the football take. a couple of thoughts though.
this disrict is viewed as "strong' IMO, in the fact that once district play begins, all they are going to do is beat each other up. other than maybe falls, (which i beleive will win 17-5A), you could draw them out of a hat and still be able to make a case of why & or how they could be in the playoff picture. (maybe not magnolia or springs, but the rest for sure). it will come down to coaching & injuries i the end. definitely looking forward to the start on thursday nite.

victoria over CF
JV over KF
PNG over CC
LC over KT
bryan over falls (has anyone seen bryan this season? scary)
cinco by ridge
tomball by CL
ag8411.........did you see the game (sorry, falls/bryan)? what was your take on it? my son saw the game (he is an ag class of 08 and is already up there for the year). he said falls dominated the 1st half while the starters were in. wish i could have made it but just flew back in from new orleans and then had softball (for us old men).

by the way........GIGEM (class of 80)

[cfbobcat]

We stunk the place up! Nice stadium though :D

RR


Rage, who started at QB for the Vipers? I was under the impression that the QB who started last year was back this year. Am I wrong about that?

[AG8411]

ag8411.........did you see the game (sorry, falls/bryan)? what was your take on it? my son saw the game (he is an ag class of 08 and is already up there for the year). he said falls dominated the 1st half while the starters were in. wish i could have made it but just flew back in from new orleans and then had softball (for us old men).

by the way........GIGEM (class of 80)


nope, i didn't go. i was attending my son's game. my cousin was there though, and your son's take on the game echoes his thoughts. said falls looked strong in the 1st half and kinda coasted in the 2nd. he said bryan didn't use their speed like they should have. questionable play calling.

as far as the rest of the district goes, there were some surprises.

JV got stunned a bit. cy creek didn't live up to its billing.
LC finally gets a win. ridge pulls one out in OT. fair looks stronger than expected. and tomball disappointed.

should make it interesting as usual once district play begins.

[RedRage00]

Rage, who started at QB for the Vipers? I was under the impression that the QB who started last year was back this year. Am I wrong about that?


Our QB was injured. He will be out for game #2 as well.

I was suprised it was only 7-0 at the half. It would have been a better game had our #1 QB been in there.

RR

[CyRidgeRams]

I listened to everybody state the fact that Cy-Ridge lost allot of talent, which one of you fill that you did not?????? Where is R.Price, A. Sexton, M. Davis(Falls), Fair lost the #1 back in the area and what about Jarod Walker among others. I agree, Nick (and others) will be hard to replace, replacing any of them is. My Rams have reloaded and will stand toe to toe with anybody in 17 5a and will vie for a play off spot.

1. Falls
2. Ridge
3. Fair
4. JV
5. CS
6. CC
7. Tomball
8. Magnolia
9. Langham

** AND IT WOULD NOT SUPRISE ME IF 2 GAMES SEPERATE 1ST AND 9TH.

[gldneagles]

I listened to everybody state the fact that Cy-Ridge lost allot of talent, which one of you fill that you did not?????? Where is R.Price, A. Sexton, M. Davis(Falls), Fair lost the #1 back in the area and what about Jarod Walker among others. I agree, Nick (and others) will be hard to replace, replacing any of them is. My Rams have reloaded and will stand toe to toe with anybody in 17 5a and will vie for a play off spot.

1. Falls
2. Ridge
3. Fair
4. JV
5. CS
6. CC
7. Tomball
8. Magnolia
9. Langham

** AND IT WOULD NOT SUPRISE ME IF 2 GAMES SEPERATE 1ST AND 9TH.
i agree. ridge graduated alot of talent. but.......they still have lots. personaly, i think they stilll compete for a playoff spot. although, would be difficult for 1-9 to be seperated by 2 games. do the math.

[dada]

Hey...they already have one more win than they had last year. :)
That's 2 For Langham Creek......so far so good. Told you guys to watch Ross Jenkins. :)

[cfbobcat]

Cy-Fair defeats Dulles 49-6. Now 2-0, the Bobcats will face off next Saturday against Cy-Falls. It should be a good game.

[CyFallsMom]

It's always fun to face off against the "original" Cy school!! I just love that sign that they put up at games. Actually, when we used to play them in high school, they were the ONLY Cy school (imagine that), they were "out in the country", there was no Hwy 290 to get there - had to take Hempstead past all the farms and we played them and Jersey Village at the stadium behind Cy Fair high school - one of our teachers fell through the rotted bleachers at one game. Probably because we were pounding our feet on them to get the team going. I believe Ed Pustejovsky may have been on our team for Spring Branch at that time and now he is the coach at Cy Fair - ironic but he is doing a terrific job with them and I'm alway happy to see successful ex-Bears.

[cyfallsfootball]

so do we have ne predictions for this first week of district play? the only game that i know is cy falls playing fair and i pick falls in that one what are the other games scheduled and who do yall expect to win those??

[AG8411]

going to be an interesting start. my guesses (and that's what they usually are):

falls over fair in very a tight one.
creek gets by jv on their homecoming game.
lc goes to 3-0 by sqeeking by ridge.
springs goes down to cinco ranch.
tomball gets it under way & dispatches magnolia.

other thoughts?

[cyfallsbooster]

going to be an interesting start. my guesses (and that's what they usually are):

falls over fair in very a tight one.
creek gets by jv on their homecoming game.
lc goes to 3-0 by sqeeking by ridge.
springs goes down to cinco ranch.
tomball gets it under way & dispatches magnolia.

other thoughts?
i am with you on all except cc/jv. i think jv wins big.
lc/ridge may a toss up but i will stay with lc.

[CyFallsMom]

Originally Posted by AG8411
going to be an interesting start. my guesses (and that's what they usually are):

falls over fair in very a tight one.
creek gets by jv on their homecoming game.
lc goes to 3-0 by sqeeking by ridge.
springs goes down to cinco ranch.
tomball gets it under way & dispatches magnolia.

other thoughts?

First one - agree
I don't think JV will go 0-3 - they are just too determined. JV in this one
Ridge will win over LC - unless Jenkins has another game like last week!
Cinco Ranch will win this one
Tomball and Magnolia - toss up pretty much but Tomball will squeak by.

[dada]

Call me Crazy, but I think Langham Creek will be in the playoff mix.
How many people thought I was crazy when I posted this? A 0-10 team in the Playoffs???? naaaaaaa :D I know it's early....but I have a feeling about this team.

[RedRage00]

Cy-Fair defeats Dulles 49-6. Now 2-0, the Bobcats will face off next Saturday against Cy-Falls. It should be a good game.

Wow, there is actually a team that played worse than my Vipers LOL

RR

[CyFallsMom]

How many people thought I was crazy when I posted this? A 0-10 team in the Playoffs???? naaaaaaa I know it's early....but I have a feeling about this team.

Like I said, they are just too determined. I'm starting to see a glimmer of their former selves with the Lobos. I don't know that they have had the best defense or the hardest schedule but they seem to have a LOT of heart thus far. We'll see....

[102565]

Props to the LOBOS for making an amazing turnaround so far this year!
Ross Jenkins is the Real Deal.

As for the PANTHERS...they are trying to get Josh Lewis either hurt or killed!

[175afan]

LC has played Katy Taylor, Mayde Creek and Ridge. Not Juggernauts. Let's see what they can do against Falls before we put them at the top. If they beat Falls then good for LC. That will be a nice turnaround. I do like the QB, but there is a lot of games to be played. It gets serious now.
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[dontcrossthecreek]

Dont doubt cy-creek, despite what many say, i think creeks determination and want is higher than any other team. Our slip up in PNG is in the past, and since then, we have been practicing harder than ever and wanting more and more.

im glad everyone picked us for their homecomings, but dont think its an easy win as ridge, and jv now know...

as for cy-falls, 23-7 is being nice, the score should have been a much larger one and their only score was on a botched defensive cover

tomball is the team to beat i say, stop them and playoffs are almost certain

[AG8411]

the cheese is a little more binding now that this weekend is over.
creek v tomball is large to say the least. lc should easily take magnolia wedneday, setting up a huge game vs fair next monday. imo, winner there is the third team to make playoffs. as of now, looks as if creek & tomaball should make it, with fair & lc to determine the last spot.