Cooper hasn't had much luck against St. John recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Dragons will be playing at home against the Mavericks at 7:00 p.m. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, these teams will really light up the scoreboard.
St. John's will face off against a team with plenty of momentum: Cooper extended their winning streak to four on Friday. The Dragons simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Fort Worth Country Day 52-13. The result was nothing new for the Dragons, who have now won three contests by 27 points or more so far this season.
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Cooper didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Kaleb Smith and Sean Brown. Smith is crushing it when it comes to interceptions: he's snagged at least one every time he's taken the field this season.
Meanwhile, St. John's strolled past Lutheran South Academy with points to spare on Friday, taking the game 35-21. The win continues a trend for the Mavericks in their matchups with the Pioneers: they've now won four in a row.
Cooper better keep an eye on Hanley Sayers. He was instrumental in St. John's win, rushing for 157 yards and two TDs while picking up 7.5 yards per carry. Sayers really tore up the turf during one magnificent 77-yard run.
Cooper's victory bumped their record up to 4-0. As for St. John's, they now have a winning record of 3-2.
Cooper took a serious blow against St. John's in their previous matchup back in October of 2024, falling 41-14. Thankfully for the Dragons, Cole Allen (who rushed for 332 yards and five scores while picking up 13.8 yards per carry) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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