Cooper was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They fell 44-37 to the Lutheran South Academy Pioneers. The Dragons gained 65 more yards on the day, but it was the Pioneers that made the best use of them.
Despite the loss, Cooper still got an impressive performance from Dean Calhoun, who rushed for 114 yards and three touchdowns, and also picked up 48 receiving yards. Eric Sipko also helped out as he racked up 112 receiving yards.
Lutheran South Academy's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Josh Pippillion, who picked up 113 receiving yards and two touchdowns. John LeBlanc was another key player, having thrown for 292 yards and two touchdowns.
Cooper's defeat dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Lutheran South Academy, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 3-0.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Cooper will welcome Legacy Prep Christian Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Lutheran South Academy, they will take on Anahuac at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Lutheran South Academy has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 116 points over their last three games.
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