Football Recap: Cooper Falls to Grand Saline in First Game of Season

By Team Reports Sep 10, 2024, 9:36am

Football Recap: Cooper Bulldogs vs. Grand Saline Indians

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Cooper couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. The contest between them and the Grand Saline Indians wasn't particularly close, with the Cooper Bulldogs falling 27-12. The Bulldogs were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Indians apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in August of 2023.

Jett Taylor was nothing short of spectacular for Grand Saline: he rushed for 161 yards and four touchdowns on only 13 carries, and also threw for 171 yards on eight of 17 attempts. Kolton Prox was Taylor's top target, picking up 108 receiving yards, while also rushing for 32 yards.

Cooper is taking a road trip to take on Collinsville at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Grand Saline, they will square off against Palmer at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.

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