Cooper is 0-3 against Joshua since March of 2017 but things could change on Friday. The Cougars will venture away from home to take on the Owls at 9:00 a.m. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, these teams will really light up the scoreboard.
Cooper not only won on Thursday, but they posted their biggest win since March 15, 2025 (when they won 20-0). They blew past Caprock 16-3.
Meanwhile, Joshua got the win against Trimble Tech on Thursday by a conclusive 11-2. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Owls.
Cody Rogers tossed a big game, pitching five innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Tre Everett, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run. Caidyn Bufler was another key player, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs.
Joshua's record now sits at 2-0. As for Cooper, the victory got them back to even at 1-1.
Cooper might still be hurting after the 14-4 defeat they got from Joshua in their previous meeting back in February of 2024. Can the Cougars avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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