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Cinco Ranch (Katy, TX)


GENERAL
Nickname: Cougars
Colors: Maroon/White
Coach: Don Clayton
League: 5A Region III District 17 (moving from 5A Region III District 18)
Playoff Division: 5A
Playoff Division Rank: #95

RETURNERS
Returning Offensive Starters: 7
Returning Defensive Starters: 7
Starting Quarterback Returning: yes
Top Running Back Returning: yes

RATINGS
2007 Final Power Rating: 18.4
2007 National Rank: #3378
2007 State Rank: #298
Off-Season Rating Adjustment: +5.5
2008 Starting Power Rating: 23.9
2008 National Rank: #2115
2008 State Rank: #206
Dynasty Rating (Average 2003-2007 Rating): 19.5
Dynasty National Rank: #2035
2008 Rating vs. Dynasty Rating Comparison: better by 4.4
Dynasty Record: 31-22 (19-13 in league)

HISTORICAL
2007 Overall Record: 5-6
2007 League Record/Finish: 4-3 (tied for 2nd)
2007 Points For Average: 19.7
2007 Points Against Average: 22.5
2007 Differential: -2.8
2007 Wins: #2155 Alief Hastings (Houston) (30-20), #3645 Mayde Creek (Houston) (21-17), #4643 Alief Taylor (Houston) (20-9), #5089 Cypress Springs (Cypress) (17-0), #7348 Morton Ranch (Katy) (26-7)
2007 Losses: #6 Katy (38-9), #745 Cypress Ridge (Houston) (41-21), #1487 Strake Jesuit (Houston) (40-21), #1526 Cy-Fair (Cypress) (40-27), #3853 Taylor (Katy) (16-10), #4668 Alief Elsik (Houston) (20-15)
2007 Opponents W-L: 69-56
Winning Streak Entering 2008 Season: none

SCHEDULE
2008 Schedule: 8/30 Reagan (San Antonio), 9/5 at Cypress Springs (Cypress), 9/11 Cypress Ridge (Houston), 9/19 at Conroe, 9/26 College Park (The Woodlands), 10/11 at Taylor (Katy), 10/17 at Morton Ranch (Katy), 10/24 Mayde Creek (Houston), 10/31 at Seven Lakes (Katy), 11/8 Katy
Highest-Rated 2008 Regular Season Opponents: Katy (47.2), Cypress Ridge (Houston) (37.2), Reagan (San Antonio) (36.6)
Lowest-Rated 2008 Regular Season Opponents: Morton Ranch (Katy) (-6.2), Seven Lakes (Katy) (3.8), Taylor (Katy) (7.7)
2007 Regular Season Schedule Strength: 21.4 (24.3 overall)
2008 Regular Season Schedule Strength: 19.6
2008 vs. 2007 Schedule Strength Comparison: -1.8
2008 Projected Regular Season Record: 6-4
2008 Projected League Finish: 2nd
2008 Undefeated Regular Season Probability: less than 1%
Opener: 8/30 Reagan (San Antonio) [projection: 31-22 loss]



Outlook: What seemed like a problem for coach Don Clayton last year turns into an asset this year. When QB Shane Ros went down with an injury, backup Zach Myers was thrust into the role. Now, both are back with Ros able to play a variety of different roles. At RB, Adam Hirtz returns after a solid season averaging nearly five yards per carry. On defense, End Devin Williams will lead a team with standout players including James Radcliffe. After going 5-6 last season, the Cougars have reason to be optimistic.