Eisenhower, Nimitz Football Teams Earn Playoff Berths

The Eisenhower Eagles and Nimitz Cougars qualified for the Class 5A football playoffs and will begin play this week against a pair of teams from Cy Fair ISD.

Both the Eagles and Cougars will be in the Division II bracket.

The Eagles, under the direction of head coach Kerry Bamburg, finished third in District 18-5A and will open the playoffs against Cy Ridge on Friday night. The game will be begin at 7 p.m. and will be played at Thorne Stadium. The Eagles will carry a 4-6 season record into the game, while Cy Ridge will carry a 6-4 record into the contest.

On Saturday, Robert Toomer’s Cougars will take on Cy Woods at 1 p.m. at Pridgeon Stadium in Cy Fair ISD. The Cougars finished fourth in District 18-5A and will carry a 4-6 season record into the game. Cy Woods will carry a 6-4 season record into the bi-district contest.