You’d be hard-pressed to find a win more consequential or astonishing than Bridgeland’s 31-14 victory over Cypress Ranch last Friday.
Coming off a tough 56-35 loss to Ridge Point two weeks earlier, the Bears used their bye week to prepare for a crucial district opener against a red-hot Cy Ranch squad that entered the matchup unbeaten at 3-0. Then, everything changed. Bridgeland handed the Mustangs their first loss of the season, pulling off the upset on the road while spoiling CRHS’ Homecoming Night.
As has been the case for much of the fall, Kash Schwab seized control of the game, finding the end zone four times. The senior tailback and UNLV commit accounted for all four of Bridgeland’s touchdowns — a feat that also speaks to the work of the offensive line — while potentially altering the trajectory of the district standings in the process.
Senior QB Taylon Villanueva adds another dynamic element to head coach Lonnie Madison’s offense, which is currently averaging 33 points per game. Villanueva has the athleticism to unlock the attack’s full potential, and now it will come down to execution as the season progresses.
The Bears’ defense continues to make plays when it matters, headlined by safeties Braiden Graves (Kansas commit) and Camden Buchanan on the back end, while Jordyn Sims and Regan Fodje generate pressure up front.
At 3-1, Bridgeland controls its own fate moving forward, though that will be put to the test by a demanding stretch of district opponents. The Bears face Cy Springs this Saturday before taking on George Ranch and Fulshear in the weeks ahead.
Kash Schwab (Sr. RB)
Bradley C. Collier (VYPE)
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Taylon Villanueva (Sr. QB)
Bradley C. Collier (VYPE)
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Braiden Graves (Sr. S)
Bradley C. Collier (VYPE)
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Bradley C. Collier (VYPE)
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