Tomball faced off against Cinco Ranch in a thrilling contest. Tomball began the season with a 41-39 victory over Stratford, while Cinco Ranch fell 49-22 to The Woodlands in Week 1.
1st Half
Tomball started strong with an early field goal, but Cinco Ranch quickly responded. Running back Marcus Gadlin scored twice on the ground, and quarterback Charlie Adamoli connected with wide receiver Drew Tureau for a touchdown, giving Cinco Ranch an 18-3 halftime advantage. Cinco Ranch’s defense stood tall, stifling Tomball’s offense.
2nd Half
Tomball began to claw back in the third quarter with a touchdown run from Oswaldo Morales. Linebacker Kenny Nelson’s interception returned for a touchdown closed the gap to 18-16, signaling a potential comeback. The momentum began to shift in favor of Tomball as their defense stepped up and created turnovers.
4th Quarter
Cinco Ranch extended their lead with a rushing touchdown from fullback Kellen LeCronier. However, Tomball kept fighting back, with quarterback Jaxyn Faldyn finding wide receiver Miles Roy in a key play to keep their hopes alive. Morales added a last-minute rushing touchdown, giving Tomball a 31-25 lead with just seconds remaining.
Final Moments
Tomball’s defense held strong as time expired, sealing the dramatic 31-25 comeback victory. Cinco Ranch, despite their strong first-half performance, couldn’t fend off Tomball’s relentless offense in the second half.
Next Week
Tomball (2-0) will face Klein Collins (0-2), while Cinco Ranch (0-2) looks to regroup against Seven Lakes (2-0) in Week 3. Both teams will aim to build on their performances as the season progresses.
