Coppell had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They came out on top against the Prosper Eagles by a score of 35-27 on Friday. The victory was just business as usual for the Cowboys, who after 11 games remain undefeated this season.
Coppell's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Omarion Mbakwe led the charge by rushing for 100 yards and two touchdowns on only 14 carries. Mbakwe's longest rush was for an impressive 59 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Edward Griffin was another key player, having thrown for 254 yards and onetouchdown.
Coppell pushed their record up to 11-0 with the win, which was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season. Those good results were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 43.1 points per game. As for Prosper, their defeat dropped their record down to 8-3.
Coppell will square off against Lake Highlands at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Coppell knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 31 points or more in their past nine games -- so hopefully Lake Highlands likes a good challenge. Prosper does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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