The student news site of Cypress Woods High School

The Crimson Connection

The student news site of Cypress Woods High School

The Crimson Connection

The student news site of Cypress Woods High School

The Crimson Connection

Kendrick Rodgers and Quartney Davis celebrate in the endzone

The Future is Maroon and White

ErinE, Staff Reporter February 11, 2019

Texas A&M Football has not been able to finish their season off strong, that is until Jimbo Fisher had something to say about it. The Aggie's finished off their season with a 9-4 record, a bowl win,...

Mac plays his last regular season game against Cy Ranch.

Comeback Season

ErinE, Online Editor February 7, 2019

“You will probably never play football again.” Those were the words that senior linebacker Mac Bird was told during his junior season of football. However, a little over a year later, Bird recovered...

A visual of most of the 2018 Bowl Games

My 2018 Bowl Picks

ErinE, Online Editor December 13, 2018

New Year’s Six Games: Orange Bowl: Alabama defeats Oklahoma Cotton Bowl: Clemson defeats Notre Dame Peach Bowl: Michigan defeats Flroida Fiesta Bowl: LSU defeats UCF Rose Bowl: Ohio...

Drew Brees celebrating after a touchdown score

The Big “Easy”

JustinP, Staff Reporter December 5, 2018

This year has been spectacular for the New Orleans Saints. First in their division and second in the entire league. After starting the season 0-1, the Saints have been unstoppable. With Hall of Famer...

Jalen Hurts  celebrates after defeating the Georgia Bulldogs

A Lesson in Humility and Dealing with Adversity

MatthewB, Staff Reporter December 4, 2018

One of the more remarkable stories of the year took place on Saturday when quarterback Jalen Hurts took over late in the game and lead the Alabama Crimson Tide to victory over the Georgia Bulldogs in the...

Atlanta Falcon players stretch before practice.

Solving the Dark Sides of Playing Football

ErinE, Online Editor December 3, 2018

Football in America is becoming more and more popular; approximately 1.2 million men in high school, college and the NFL strap on pads and helmets. While football is the most popular sport in America,...

College Football Playoff logo

College Football Playoffs/Bowls

ErinE, Online Editor December 3, 2018

College Football Playoffs: #1: Alabama #2: Clemson #3: Notre Dame #4: Oklahoma   New Year’s Six Games: 12/29- Orange Bowl: #1 Alabama vs #4 Oklahoma 12/29- Cotton Bowl: #2...

Carson Danner (QB) , one of the athletes who signed to play college football

District 14-6A Football Awards

ErinE, Online Editor November 30, 2018

OFFENSIVE MVP- Quarterback- Carson Danner (Sr.)   1st TEAM: Offensive Line- Ethan Agnew (Sr.) Offensive Line- Brock Gunderson (Sr.) Wide Receiver- Jake Tesch (Sr.) Halfback/Fullback-...

Chris Paul dribbles the ball for the Houston Rockets

The Highest Paid Athletes in Houston

ErinE, Online Editor November 2, 2018

Do you ever wonder which Houston athlete gets paid the most? Well continue to read and you will find out the 20 highest paid athletes in Houston, based off their average annual salary:  Chris Paul...

Khalil Mack sacking Kirk Cousins

Roughing up the NFL

AaronB, Staff Reporter October 31, 2018

The NFL has recently been cracking down on hits on the quarterback. New rules made in the off season are prohibiting defensive players from being able land on the quarterback after they sack them, and...

Kyle Field, Home of the 12th Man

Kyle Field Campaign

ErinE, Online Editor October 30, 2018

COLLEGE STATION, TX- Regarded as one of the nation's most intimidating road venues, Texas A&M's Kyle Field has been the home of the Aggie football team since 1905. Kyle Field is the home of many traditions,...

The 7on7 team right after they qualified for the state tournament

The Boys of Summer

ErinE, Online Editor October 30, 2018

COLLEGE STATION, TX- 64 teams. 22 fields. two days. The 7on7 State Championship title was on the line for roughly 1,200 high school football players from the state of Texas. At the tournament, these players...

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