Cypress football suffers first loss of season

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Hector Delgado (7) of Cypress High plows forward for positive yardage on a pass reception from QB Nick Buras. Despite the Centurions going out to a 14-0 lead at halftime, the Troy Warriors came back with a vengeance in the second half to hand Cypress their first defeat, 24-14. Photo by Marilyn Smith

The Cypress High football team suffered its first loss of the season in a tale of two halves. Troy, a squad from the neighboring Freeway League, did the deed, scoring all of its points in the second half to delivered a 24-14 victory on Friday, Sept. 19.

The Cypress High football team suffered its first loss of the season in a tale of two halves. Troy, a squad from the neighboring Freeway League, did the deed, scoring all of its points in the second half to delivered a 24-14 victory on Friday, Sept. 19.

The loss dropped Cypress to 3-1 overall.

Quarterback Nick Buras found Andrew Moreno with a touchdown pass to dent the board, giving the Centurions a 7-0 lead. Logan Burt then used his legs to pound in a rushing touchdown, giving the Centurions a 14-0 advantage at the halftime break.

However, the opposition came roaring back.

Troy’s defense stiffened in the second half, allowing no more points while causing multiple turnovers. Its offense, on the other hand, scored three touchdowns and a field goal to earn the win, roaring back in the second half.

Cypress will use their upcoming bye week to rest some of their injured players.

Cypress will enjoy a bye this week. It then opens its Empire League campaign against rival Kennedy High on Oct. 4 at Handel Stadium in Anaheim, starting at 7 p.m.