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

An NFL player from an injury and fellow players gather around.

The Dark Sides of Playing Football

ErinE, Online Editor October 23, 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,...

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Texas Longhorns are back on top

CooperG, Staff Reporter October 22, 2018

After losing to Maryland in the season opener, the Texas Longhorns are now number 6 in the nation. Once Texas made Sam Ehlinger their starting QB, they have been 6-0 since. Including an upset against rival...

Cy Woods vs Cy Springs game information.

Game Summary: Cy Woods vs Cy Springs

ErinE, Online Editor October 20, 2018

CFFCU STADIUM- The Battle of the Cats took place on Friday night, the 19th. 5-2, Cypress Woods would take on 1-5, Cypress Springs. Cold weather and rain pouring down, this game was a sloppy one. However,...

Cy Woods vs Cy Park game information

Game Summary: Cy Woods vs Cy Park

ErinE, Online Editor October 13, 2018

PRIDGEON STADIUM- October 11th, the Wildcats of Cypress Woods defeated the Tigers of Cypress Park, with a score of 61-7. This is the first year that the Tigers have had a varsity football team because...

Cy Woods vs Cy Lakes football game information

Game Summary: Cy Woods vs Cy Lakes

ErinE, Online Editor October 7, 2018

The Cats are back on track! The Cy Woods football team just came off a 63-55 victory over the Spartans of Cypress Lakes. Going into the game, the Wildcats and  the Spartans both had the exact same record,...

Kyle Field, Home of the 12th Man

What College Claims the Title for Best College Football Stadium?

ErinE, Online Editor October 4, 2018

College football stadiums are the heart and soul when it comes to college game days. Texas is lucky enough to be home to some of the best stadiums in the nation. Kyle Field, Royal Texas Memorial Stadium,...

Best teams in college football

Best teams in college football

CooperG, Staff Reporter September 26, 2018

 Alabama: Alabama who is always a to team, looks even better this year than ever. With quarterback Tua Tagovailoa in the back field, the Tide look like on of the best offenses in the country. For the...

Jimbo addresses the media

The JIMBO ERA is alive and well

ErinE, Online Editor September 17, 2018

In December of 2017, Texas A&M University made the drastic addition of making Coach Jimbo Fisher the new head coach. 10 months later, that hire has Texas A&M Football making program history. Texas...

Johnny Manziel playing for the Cleveland Browns.

Johnny Football, Eh?

Sarah W, Editor in Chief July 6, 2018

Johnny Manziel’s peak was back in his college days, and honestly, I kind of forgot about him. That was, until recently, when the young burn out recently announced that he would be making his return to...

Johnny Manziel

Comeback SZN

ErinE, Online Editor May 24, 2018

Johnny Manziel was a blaze of glory for the Aggies back when he played quarterback at Texas A&M. Sadly, that quickly took a downhill fall once Manziel got tangled up in off the field drama. Johnny...

UIL Realignment Changes Competition

UIL Realignment Changes Competition

AbigailH, Staff Reporter February 1, 2018

The University Interscholastic League(UIL), which administers athletic, music and academic contests for public schools in Texas, has released a new district realignment that will be in effect for the next...

Senior Andrew Aguilar cheers at the Ridge game.

The Next Day

TeresaH, Online Editor November 20, 2017

Losing is inevitable, but it is never intentional. Winning is challenging, but it is never impossible. In an environment with such intense school spirit, game days can put pressure on athletes to succeed;...

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