Morton Ranch Mavericks vs. Cinco Ranch Cougars - October 30, 2025

     On Thursday, October 30, 2025, the Cougars of Cinco Ranch High School hosted the Morton Ranch High School Marvericks at Legacy Stadium. Kick off was at 6:30pm.

    Even though it was 9 years ago, and I wouldn't be surprised if not a single person from that 2016 season is still at Cinco Ranch High School, my opinion of that program will forever be colored by the events of November 27, 2016.  If you don't know what happened at NRG Stadium that day, you can read my blog from that game here, https://brownfall.blogspot.com/2016/11/friendswood-mustangs-vs-cinco-ranch.html  One thing I will say in Cinco Ranch's favor is that I did not see that type of behavior from anyone at Legacy Stadium on Thursday evening.

    The first few plays of this game led many to believe that it would be a long night for those supporting the purple, black, and white. And while the game did not turn out in our favor, the team did improve throughout the game. I was also impressed with the quarterback's improvement. Mr. Williams has started multiple games this year (I think this was his 4th start), and has improved dramatically since his first game. Good job Mr. Williams and to those who have worked with him. Another player who is showing marked improvement from his first game is another Williams. While his hands are not always reliable, he is still willing to get out there and try. His coaches have enough confidence in him to throw to him even in double coverage. Sometimes he catches the pass, sometimes he doesn't, but he is improved and he and his coaches and mentors deserve some kudos. Lastly, Mr. Brown's situational awareness was on full display Thursday evening. There was one play in particular that I would really like to see again. When I think I see something other than what the referees are saying happened, I look at the coaches on the sidelines to see if they are upset with the ref's call. When they aren't I assume that I saw it wrong. However, Coach Cavalla and his staff control their emotions well enough that it's hard to tell from the bleachers if they disagree with a call or not.  On this one particular play in the first quarter, Mr. Brown was running up the middle when he was tackled. From where I was sitting, it appeared that he rolled over the defenders who had their backs on the ground, put his feet to the turf and kept running, having never touched the ground. When Mr. Brown's feet hit the turf the official blew the play dead. From the stands, it certainly looked like the play was still live when the official ended it.

Box Score
	1st Q	2nd Q	3rd Q	4th Q	Final
Morton Ranch Mavericks	0	0	0	14	14
Cinco Ranch Cougars	14	14	14	10	52

    Mr. Williams, Mr. Williams, & Mr. Brown are not the only players who deserve attaboys after Thursday night's game. If you see any of these players this week, please give them a pat on the back - they earned it. This week's attaboys go to C. Rozales, C. Williams, C. Brown, E. Butler, S. Fontenette, G. Obikili, L. Hernandez, M. Washington, J. Wilson, B. Simms, #80, T. Robinson, M. Kinlaw, #82, K. Murray, E. Rios, C. Williams, T. Williams, T. Williams, D. Parker, &  H. Reed

    There is one game left in the regular season for the 2025 Texas High School football season. As of today the District 19-6A standings are

AB		District		Overall		District		Overall
	Team	Wins	Losses	Wins	Losses	Points For	Points Allowed	Points For	Points Allowed
1	Katy Tigers	7	0	7	2	357	101	411	187
2	Cinco Ranch Cougars	7	1	7	3	280	193	322	216
3	Jordan Warriorsl	5	2	6	3	237	136	294	163
4	Paetow Panthers	4	3	5	4	269	246	298	252
5	Tompkins Falcons	3	4	4	5	235	193	281	287
6	Mayde Creek Rams	3	4	4	5	226	205	304	249
7	Seven Lakes Spartans	2	5	3	6	102	230	114	275
8	Morton Ranch Mavericks	1	6	2	7	106	340	161	359
9	Taylor Mustangs	0	7	0	9	141	305	182	346

    The last game of the season for Morton Ranch is this coming week against the Seven Lakes Spartans. The Spartans will be coming into the game riding a huge high after their win against Mayde Creek (I triple checked that score just to make sure I was reading it right). It is mathematically impossible for either team to make the playoffs, so this game will be for pride - school pride, team pride, and individual pride. If I were coaching the Mavericks this week, I would focus on making sure that the team finishes out the season on a high note. I would focus on tackling technique (some of the defensive players could be teaching this while others should be learning from them). I would focus on accountability (me and we - do your part correctly so we succeed). I would have the all of the receivers catching pass after pass after pass. Once again I would encourage them to carry around a football like a newborn baby, protecting it and never letting it fall. I would also encourage the quarterback to watch the play clock a little better - there were way too many delay of game penalties. Speaking of penalties, I don't think I've ever seen a false start called on the center before. 

    The final game of the season will be on Thursday, November 6 at Legacy Stadium. Morton Ranch will be the home team and will celebrate senior night for the fine arts students (Maverick Band and Belles) before the game. Kick off be at 6:30pm. Be there or be square.

Go Mavericks!

Disclaimer: My football education is from attending high school football games for 45+ years and sitting between my dad and my grandpa for the first 12 of those years. I continue to learn more about the game and strategies every week. My vocabulary may be lacking, but I know what I see and describe it as best I can.