Football Recap: Josh Pippillion Commands the Offense for Pioneers Win

By Team Reports Sep 19, 2024, 8:37am

Football Recap: Lutheran South Academy Pioneers vs. Cooper Dragons

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Lutheran South Academy put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They walked away with a 44-37 victory over the Cooper Dragons. That's more bragging rights for the Pioneers, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.

Lutheran South Academy got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Josh Pippillion out in front who picked up 113 receiving yards and two touchdowns. John LeBlanc was another key signal caller, throwing for 292 yards and two touchdowns.

When it comes to explaining why Cooper lost, don't look at Dean Calhoun. Despite the final result, he rushed for 114 yards and three touchdowns, and also picked up 48 receiving yards. Another player making a difference was Eric Sipko, who picked up 112 receiving yards and a touchdown.

Lutheran South Academy's victory bumped their record up to 3-0. As for Cooper, they are on a five-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lutheran South Academy will square off against Anahuac at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Lutheran South Academy has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 116 points over their last three contests. As for Cooper, they will host Legacy Prep Christian Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.

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