Movin' on Up
Rohan Named Cy Springs' AC, Head Football Coach
Thomas Bingham
Apr 16, 2018, 11:36 am
According to Cy-Fair ISD, Rusty Rohan has been named Cypress Springs' campus athletic coordinator and head football coach. He previously was the defensive coordinator on recently-retired Rick Cobia's staff.
“I’m thankful for the opportunity and very thankful to [Principal] Dr. [Cheryl] Henry, [Cy-Fair ISD Athletic Director] Ray [Zepeda], and all the ADs,” Rohan told Cy-Fair ISD Communication. “I’m super grateful for the 16 years I spent with Rick Cobia. He’s taught me a lot and he’s prepared me for this. I’m fired up to be able to lead the Cy Springs' program and be around the kids here for years to come.”
The Texas A&M grad has coached for 16 years, and has served in multiple roles since coming to Cy Springs in 2012. Within the athletic department, he has also been the academic adviser for the football team, track meet coordinator, college recruiting coordinator, core course GPA liaison, and physical education/health department chair.
Before he came to Springs, he was a coach and teacher at Caldwell (2002-2005) and Taylor (2005-2012) High Schools.
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Two first-place teams, identical records, and a weekend set with serious measuring-stick energy.
The Houston Astros and Chicago Cubs open a three-game series Friday night at Daikin Park, in what could quietly be one of the more telling matchups of the summer. Both teams enter at 48-33, each atop their respective divisions — but trending in slightly different directions.
The Astros have been red-hot, going 7-3 over their last 10 while outscoring opponents by 11 runs. They've done it behind one of the best pitching staffs in baseball, with a collective 3.41 ERA that ranks second in the American League. Houston has also been dominant at home, where they’ve compiled a 30-13 record — a stat that looms large heading into this weekend.
On the other side, the Cubs have held their ground in the NL Central but have shown some recent shakiness. They're 5-5 over their last 10 games and have given up 5.66 runs per game over that stretch. Still, the offense remains dangerous, ranking fifth in on-base percentage across the majors. Kyle Tucker leads the way with a .287 average, 16 homers, and 49 RBIs, while Michael Busch has been hot of late, collecting 12 hits in his last 37 at-bats.
Friday’s pitching matchup features Houston’s Brandon Walter (0-1, 3.80 ERA, 1.10 WHIP) and Chicago’s Cade Horton (3-1, 3.73 ERA, 1.29 WHIP), a promising young arm making one of his biggest starts of the season on the road. Horton will have his hands full with Isaac Paredes, who’s slugged 16 homers on the year, and Mauricio Dubón, who’s found a groove with four home runs over his last 10 games.
It’s the first meeting of the season between these two clubs — and if the trends continue, it may not be the last time they cross paths when it really counts.
BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Astros -112, Cubs -107; over/under is 8 1/2 runs
Here's a preview of Joe Espada's Game 1 lineup.
The first thing that stands out is rookie Cam Smith is hitting cleanup, followed by Jake Meyers. Victor Caratini is the DH and is hitting sixth. Christian Walker is all the way down at seventh, followed by Yainer Diaz, and Taylor Trammell who is playing left field.
How the mighty have fallen.
Pretty wild to see Walker and Diaz hitting this low in the lineup. However, it's justified, based on performance. Walker is hitting a pathetic .214 and Diaz is slightly better sporting a .238 batting average.
Screenshot via: MLB.com
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