Cypress Woods High School experienced a tough loss in double overtime to Converse Judson. Final score: 78-76. Senior Varsity Guard Dante Peters, who has consistently averaged in the double digits PPG this season, scored 24 PTS, 3 RBD, 3 AST, and 2 STL as the Wildcats played a competitive first game in the Cy-Hoops Invitational. Head basketball coach Michael Draudt had this to say about Thursday’s game results on Cy Woods Hoops’ official Twitter page, “Lost a tough one in double overtime to Converse Judson. Proud of our kids tonight. Showed a lot of fight against a very talented team.”
Cypress Woods’ loss ended a five-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 8-4. MaxPreps
Up next, the Wildcats play Cy Ridge Friday at 4:30 at Cy Woods.
“The three-day, 24 team tournament is in partnership with underwriter Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital. Premier Sponsors include Cypress Falls High School graduate John Daspit with Daspit Law Firm, Cypress Lakes High School graduate and Sacramento Kings point guard De’Aaron Fox, Spradley Endodontics, Spring Cypress Oral Surgery and Implant Center and Wainwright Dental and Associates.”
Proceeds from the tournament will help fund Cy-Fair Educational Foundation scholarships for graduating CFISD seniors. CFISD.net
The Houston Methodist Cy-Hoops Invitational was established in 2009. The basketball tournament has 24 teams including the 12 Cypress-Fairbanks ISD boy’s varsity teams. The goal of the Invitational is to engage the community, promote the sport of basketball, foster community spirit, and raise funds for student scholarships. The games are held at the Berry Center and 3 Cypress-Fairbanks ISD high schools. – Berry Center
15th Annual Cy-Hoops Invitational Dec. 13-14, 202
Cover Photo: Phlox Photo
