Cypress Ranch nosed its way out of Saturday’s game with a hard-won victory against the Converse Judson Rockets in the Class 6A state semifinal match at the Alamadome in San Antonio this past Saturday, Dec. 13. The Mustangs racked up a decisive 38 points to Judson’s 31, propelling them to the state championship.

In the 75-year history of CFISD, this win marks only the second time a CFISD school has made it all the way to state. This upcoming game will be a time for many firsts: the first Class 6A state title, the first Cy Ranch journey to state, and the first time that Cy Ranch will play at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington.

“We have great coaches and great athletes in our district,” said head football coach Gene Johnson. “That competition tests your mettle and forces you to work as a team. That’s part of what we’re proving. Now we have the chance to play for a state championship.”

Cypress Ranch (13-2) is set to play against Allen High School (15-0) for the UIL Division 1 championship title. Allen emerged from their match against Dallas Skyline with a 52-34 win.

The Mustangs will journey to Arlington on Dec. 20 to battle for the state championship title at the AT&T Stadium. The game will be broadcast live on Fox Sports Southwest and Fox Sports Southwest Plus at 8 P.M. Tickets are on sale for $12 for adults and $8 for students starting Dec. 16 at Cy Ranch and at the Berry Center. Tickets will be also available for $15 at the gate.