Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Cooper). They claimed a resounding 53-7 win over the Coronado Mustangs on the road. With the Cougars ahead 21-0 at the half, the game was all but over already.
Leading Cooper to victory were Austin Cummins and Peyton Ewing. Cummins threw for 124 yards and two touchdowns, while Ewing rushed for 102 yards and a touchdown on only nine carries.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Cooper was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 386 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in October of 2023.
Cooper's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Coronado, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-3.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Cooper will challenge Memorial at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Memorial's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points every time they've taken the field this season. As for Coronado, they will head out on the road to challenge Tascosa at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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