🏈 High School Football: Three Teams Advance to the Area Round
Three CFISD football programs—Cypress Falls, Cypress Lakes, and Cypress Ranch—punched their tickets to the Class 6A area playoffs after dominant bi-district wins on Nov. 14.
Cypress Falls Golden Eagles
Defeated: Bellaire, 63–3
Next Game: vs. Cinco Ranch
When: Nov. 21, 7 p.m.
Where: Legacy Stadium
Tickets: Pre-sale $8 adults / $6 students; $10 on game day
Cypress Lakes Spartans
Defeated: Magnolia, 21–12
Milestone: First playoff win in program history
Next Game: vs. College Park
When: Nov. 21, 7 p.m.
Where: Cy-Fair FCU Stadium
Tickets: $10.50 adults / $5.50 students
Cypress Ranch Mustangs
Defeated: Klein, 40–24
Next Game: vs. Grand Oaks
When: Nov. 21, 7 p.m.
Where: Tomball ISD Stadium
End-of-Season Notes
Bridgeland Bears close out the year as bi-district finalists after a 37–27 loss to Klein Collins.
Cy-Fair Bobcats wrapped their season with a 35–24 bi-district loss to Houston Lamar.
🏈 Middle School Football: Four Schools Take Home Championship Titles
The 2025 CFISD Middle School Football Championships concluded Oct. 29, and several teams earned district titles in a thrilling end to the season.
Champions
Rowe MS – 8A & 8B Champions
Goodson MS – 7A Champion
Salyards MS – 7B Champion
Standout performances across all games highlighted teamwork, preparation, and school pride. Eighth grader Edgar Arevalo Urias (Rowe MS) summed it up:
“We’ve worked so hard. I expected us to win knowing that whatever happened, we would keep fighting for that trophy.”
Conference Winners
7A:
Sprague (Northwest), Goodson (Southeast)
7B:
Salyards (Northwest), Hamilton (Southeast)
8A:
Rowe (Northwest), Arnold (Southeast)
8B:
Rowe (Northwest), Arnold (Southeast)
🌟 Student Spotlight: Cy Woods Senior Mihika Manocha
Cypress Woods High School senior Mihika Manocha, age 17, is celebrated by her teachers for her leadership on and off campus.
Why She Stands Out
Founder & president of Youth Executive Leadership Program (YELP)
Leads 100+ young people across six countries
Partnered with over 10 international nonprofits
Passionate about global education and public policy
Aspires to work with the ACLU and United Nations
Mihika, in her own words
Favorite class: AP Government
Inspiration: “My team at YELP who spend their Sunday mornings and Tuesday evenings teaching students across the world.”
Can’t live without: Her dog, her friends, and her headphones
🎓 Bridgeland Senior Wins Statewide Scholarship
Bridgeland High School’s Linley Adams received the 2025–26 Celebrate Texas Public Schools Scholarship worth $2,500.
Why Linley Was Selected
Created a standout video on how public education shaped her future
Drum major leading 300+ band members and 75 color guard students
Member of three National Honor Societies
Ranked 41st in her class with a 6.75 GPA
Adams shared her appreciation:
“I’m so thankful for the opportunities Bridgeland has given me to succeed.”
🏹 Cook Middle School Student Makes U.S. Archery Team
Eighth grader Jia Sanja from Cook Middle School earned a spot on the 2026 U.S. Archery Team in the Female Recurve U15 division.
She also won Intermediate Female Recurve Champion at the 2026 Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo.
Sanja says her journey began “with a plastic bow on a hay bale,” proving passion and focus can take students far.
🎭 Fine Arts Excellence: Middle School UIL One-Act Play Results
Nine CFISD middle school theater productions earned top placements during the UIL One-Act Play Contest held Oct. 20, 24, and 30.
Zone I Winners
The Last Illusion – Salyards MS
The Yellow Boat – Aragon MS
Cobweb Dreams – Anthony MS
Zone II Winners
Brian the Comet – Hamilton MS
Wild Strawberries – Sprague MS
Her Senior Year – Watkins MS
Zone III Winners
The Girl in the White Pinafore – Arnold MS
A Midsummer Night’s Dream – Smith MS
Mmmbeth – Labay MS
Dozens of students across all three zones were honored with Best Performer, All-Star Cast, Best Technician, and Best Technical Crew awards—highlighting the strength of CFISD fine arts programs.
🤝 Community Spotlight: Modern Woodmen Financial Adopts Cook & Rowe Middle Schools
Modern Woodmen Fraternal Financial announced an Adopt-a-School partnership with Cook MS and Rowe MS.
Managing partner Sherman On shared:
“We’re amazed at the hard work teachers put in. We’re grateful to give back.”
Both principals expressed excitement about the support and future collaboration.
👨🏫 Leadership News: Cypress Springs High School Welcomes New Principal
Dr. Plas Williams Jr., current principal at Truitt Middle School, has been named the new principal of Cypress Springs High School, succeeding Dr. Cheryl Henry after her December retirement.
About Dr. Williams
25 years in education
Former teacher, director of instruction, assistant principal, and associate principal
Holds a doctorate in Administrative Leadership
Known for strong community engagement and instructional leadership
Dr. Williams said:
“I am truly honored to serve as the next principal… Together, we will continue fostering a culture of high expectations, belonging, and success for all.”