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Whataburger Team of the Week: Bridgeland Creates Chaos in District 23-6A With Signature Win vs. Cy Ranch
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)
Whataburger Team of the Week: Cy Ranch Takes Down No. 1 C.E. King
The Mustangs delivered one of Week 2’s biggest surprises, knocking off VYPE’s previously No. 1-ranked C.E. King, 31-28, on a walk-off 40-yard field goal.
For the performance, Coach William Blaylock and the Cypress Ranch Mustangs are the Week 2 Whataburger Team of the Week.
Led by UH commit Braden Baker at quarterback, Cypress Ranch shocked the Houston high school football landscape by taking down CE King, a Class 6A Division II state finalist last season.
It was a true team effort.
Baker orchestrated the offense, SMU commit Amari Vickerson helped lead the defense, and Nate Carrier delivered the clutch moment with the game-winning 40-yard field goal as time expired.
It was the kind of win that can change the trajectory of a season.
The Mustangs showed they can compete with — and beat — the best teams in the Houston area.
Now, Cypress Ranch has to build on the momentum.
Next up: Nimitz High School.
