Denton Guyer Tops Cy-Creek to Win Cy-Hoops Invitational Title
Denton Guyer High School defeated Cypress Creek High School, 58-55, in the championship game of the 13th annual Houston Methodist Cy-Hoops Invitational on Dec. 10 at the Berry Center to win the 24-team tournament.
The Denton Guyer Wildcats celebrate after winning first place in the 13th annual Houston Methodist Cy-Hoops Invitational on Dec. 10 at the Berry Center. Denton Guyer became the tournament’s third two-time winner in its history, joining Beaumont Ozen and Lancaster. Cypress Creek finished as the invitational runner-up for the first time. The Cougars defeated Langham Creek (73-69), Klein (54-37) and Waxahachie (60-51) to reach the championship game.
Dickinson High School placed third in the tournament for a second year in a row, while Humble Summer Creek High School won the consolation championship by defeating Alvin Shadow Creek High School, 62-38.
Cypress Creek High School senior Corey Hadnot, left, drive to the basketball against Denton Guyer sophomore Jordan Lowery during the championship game of the 13th annual Houston Methodist Cy-Hoops Invitational at the Berry Center on Dec. 10. Denton Guyer defeated the Cougars, 58-55, for the championship. Hadnot earned the De’Aaron Fox Most Outstanding Player Award in leading Cypress Creek to a runner-up finish. “This is one of the best tournaments in Texas, when you look at the talent level, the hospitality and just how this tournament works,” Denton Guyer Head Coach Grant Long said. “The gauntlet you have to go through to win this is tough. You’re looking at one top-25 team after another. So if you win it, you know you were battle-tested. We’re excited for that as we move into district play and a playoff run.”
The three-day tournament in partnership with Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital and Houston Methodist West Hospital benefits the Cy-Fair Educational Foundation (CFEF). Sponsors included:
- De’Aaron Fox;
- Spradley Endodontics;
- Spring Cypress Oral Surgery & Implant Center;
- Wainwright Dental & Associates, PC;
- The Howard Hughes Corporation;
- Academy Sports & Outdoors;
- GameOne;
- Primetime Healthcare Compliance Services;
- Raising Cane’s;
- Spring Creek Barbeque;
- Community Impact Newspaper;
- LED Partners;
- Amegy Bank;
- Baker Wealth Strategies;
- First Community Credit Union;
- Hellas Construction;
- Houston Basketball Academy;
- Pride & Recognition;
- S-G II Owners Association, Inc.;
- Temple Training Center;
- The Backyard Grill;
- Alpha Electric Company;
- Campus Motion;
- Cotton;
- Hunton Services;
- Northwest Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram;
- Railroad Infrastructure & Terminal Development, LLC;
- Station & Ayers Insurance Planning Services, LLC;
- Estrada Hinojosa & Company;
- Sani-Weld, Inc.; and
- The Nut Place.
Team meals and hospitality donations were provided by:
- Chick-fil-A;
- Jersey Mike’s;
- Rudy’s;
- HCA Houston Healthcare North Cypress;
- Taco Cabana;
- Panera Bread;
- Carl’s BBQ;
- Alpha Food Co.;
- Texas Mesquite Grill;
- Andy’s Kitchen;
- Creekwood Grill;
- Bluewater Seafood;
- Raising Cane’s;
- The Backyard Grill;
- McDonald’s;
- Café Marrese;
- Hungry Howie’s Pizza & Subs;
- Devine Sports & Mentor;
- Texas Roadhouse;
- R&R CraftHouse Grill;
- Fajita Pete’s;
- Floyds;
- La Viva Cantina;
- Broc’s Sicilian Market & Café;
- Torchy’s Tacos;
- Local Table;
- Sweetgreen;
- BB’s;
- Murdoch’s Backyard Pub;
- Summer Moon Coffee;
- H-E-B;
- Rock N Roll Sushi; and
- Juanita’s Mexican Restaurant.
A completed bracket with results from the tournament is available on the Berry Center website. Tournament photos are available on the CFISD Facebook page.
