Football Recap: Cooper Wins High-Profile Contest Against Ryle

By Team Reports Sep 9, 2024, 5:09am

Football Recap: Cooper Jaguars vs. Ryle Raiders

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On Friday, Cooper faced Ryle in a battle between two of the state's top teams. The Cooper Jaguars came out on top against the Ryle Raiders by a score of 21-14. The victory was just business as usual For the Jaguars, who after three games remain undefeated this season.

Cam O'Hara had an outrageously good game as he threw for 356 yards and two touchdowns, and also punched in a rushing score. That's the most total yards he has posted since back in September of 2023. Isaiah Johnson was O'Hara's top target, picking up 123 receiving yards and a touchdown.

Cooper's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged four passes before it was all said and done. Ryker Campbell led the group effort, picking up two of those interceptions all by himself.

Cooper pushed their record up to 3-0 with that win, which was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season. As for Ryle, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 2-1.

Cooper is taking a road trip to face off against Campbell County at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Ryle, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Highlands at 7:00 p.m. Highlands will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Ryle surely won't give up without a fight.

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