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The Iranian and Moroccan Mens National Teams playing against each other during the 2018 FIFA World Cup

The Downfall of the World’s Best

Evan Hull, Business Manager January 5, 2022

Throughout the years, soccer clubs around the world have blessed us with some of the best soccer the world has ever seen. From generational powerhouses to one time wonders, teams have made strides and...

Sports in 2020

Evan Hull, Co-Section Editor October 29, 2020

Around the world, the COVID-19 pandemic has shaped pretty much every aspect of society in 2020. From festivals to presidential debates, it is clear that the impact that COVID-19 has had on society is big....

The Cy Woods Junior Varsity Soccer team playing against Bridgeland High School

The UEFA Champions League Round of 16

EvanH, Staff Reporter February 27, 2020

The world’s most pristine soccer competition returns this February, with the knockout stages of the UEFA Champions League commencing. With 16 teams left, Europe’s top teams fight it out to earn one...

Thomas Linke of Red Bull Salzburg is shown a red card after committing a foul.

When Should Red Cards Be Used?

EvanH, Staff Reporter January 16, 2020

In soccer, a red card is used when a player commits a foul that is deemed "unsportsmanlike" or "too dangerous" to another player. Most red card fouls are a result of dirty tackles or violent play. In fact,...

An overview of the UEFA Champions League Draw

Evan Hull, Staff Reporter September 4, 2019

This past Thursday, UEFA held their annual UEFA Champions League draw. This draw determines which teams play who in the group stage, with the top two advancing to the knockout rounds while the third-placed...

VAR logo

Why VAR Is Necessary

EvanH, Staff Reporter May 22, 2019

VAR, or Video Assistant Referee, is an review system in soccer which reviews plays that may or may not count, like a goal. It has had some mixed feelings since it was introduced at the 2018 FIFA World...

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

National Signing Day

CooperG, Staff Reporter May 2, 2019

National signing day is traditionally the first day that high school senior athletes can sign a letter of intent for a collegiate sport in the NCAA. Every year, multiple athletes from Cy Woods sign to...

Hines standing in front of McNeese University

QandA with Kelly Hines

JerahB, Staff Reporter May 1, 2019

Q: How do you feel about this soccer season? A:  I love this soccer season because it’s been really fun. I love this team. They are so much fun to be around, and we’ve been winning. It’s been...

Person Of The Week: Coach Trocquet

Person Of The Week: Coach Trocquet

Sarah W, Acting Manager Editor March 9, 2018

For the girl’s soccer team, the 2017-18 season has been one for the books. Their current undefeated record reflects their hard work and 212 mindsets. Leading these athletes to success is Head Girls...

Sophomore Taylor Sims prepares to pass the ball during the game against Jersey Village.

Girls’ Soccer v. Jersey Village

KyleR, Co-Editor-in-Chief February 21, 2018

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Kicking Off the Season

NicoleN, Staff Reporter December 13, 2017

Date              Time             Opponent 2/2/2018,  @7:30 PM,   Cypress Ranch Soccer, at Cy Woods 2/6/2018,  @7:30 PM,   Cy Ridge Soccer, at Cy Ridge 2/9/2018,  @7:30 PM, ...

 Miranda Carrasco signs her national letter of intent to Mississippi State.

Top Pics from Signing Day

KiaraS, Co-Editor-in-Chief November 8, 2017

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