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Cy Creek, Cy Falls football teams compete at 7-on-7 state tourney

The Cypress Falls High School 7-on-7 football team was among two CFISD representation at the Texas 7-on-7 state tournament.
The Cypress Falls High School 7-on-7 football team was among two CFISD representatives at the Texas 7-on-7 state tournament, held June 23-24 at Veterans Park and Athletic Complex in College Station. The Golden Eagles were making their 18th overall trip to the state tournament. (Photo courtesy Dustin Nguyen)

June 26, 2023—The Cypress Creek and Cypress Falls high school football teams represented CFISD at the 7-on-7 state tournament, competing at the two-day event held June 23-24 at Veterans Park and Athletic Complex in College Station.

CFISD has qualified a team in every 7-on-7 state tournament since its inception in 1998. The event culminates the spring season for the sport, a pass-only version of football without offensive and defensive linemen.

The Cypress Creek High School 7-on-7 football team qualified for the Texas 7-on-7 state tournament for the 14th time.
The Cypress Creek High School 7-on-7 football team qualified for the Texas 7-on-7 state tournament for the 14th time in program history. (Photo courtesy Dustin Nguyen)

Cypress Creek and Cypress Falls played in Division I, which began with 64 teams split into four-team pools. Following three pool games on June 23, the top two teams from each pool advanced to the championship bracket while the remaining two advanced to the consolation bracket.

Cypress Falls made its 18th overall berth and fifth consecutive appearance. The Golden Eagles finished 1-2 in Pool B, beating Keller Timber Creek (24-20) and falling to Pharr-San Juan-Alamo North (20-6) and San Marcos (26-24). They then fell to Houston Lamar, 20-13, in consolation bracket play.

Cypress Creek made its 14th overall appearance and fourth since 2014. The Cougars finished 0-3 in Pool L, falling to Buda Johnson (28-7), Laredo United South (26-0) and North Forney (28-6). They then fell to Waller, 33-7, in consolation bracket play.

The Cypress Falls 7-on-7 football team finished 1-2 in pool play at the state tournament and fell to Houston Lamar.
The Cypress Falls 7-on-7 football team finished 1-2 in pool play at the state tournament and fell to Houston Lamar in consolation bracket play. (Photo courtesy Dustin Nguyen)

The Cypress Creek 7-on-7 football team finished 0-3 in pool play at the state tournament and fell to Waller.
The Cypress Creek 7-on-7 football team finished 0-3 in pool play at the state tournament and fell to Waller in consolation bracket play. (Photo courtesy Dustin Nguyen)