Given their disadvantage in the MaxPreps state rankings, Austin should expect quite the challenge on Friday. They will take on Cooper in each of the teams' second playoff contest at 3:00 PM. Each of these teams will be battling to keep a win streak alive as Austin skips in on six wins and Cooper on 11.
Austin earned some postseason bragging rights after a successful outing last week. They were the clear victor by a 35-14 margin over Canutillo. Austin found their leader in underclassman sophomore William Rodriguez iii, who rushed for 186 yards and 3 touchdowns on 13 carries. This marked the fourth game in which Rodriguez iii has rushed for over 100 yards.
Meanwhile, Cooper stacked a sixth blowout onto their ever-increasing hoard. Everything came up roses for them against Eastern Hills as the squad secured a 52-0 win. For those curious, yes, that was the biggest victory Cooper have assembled all season.
Their wins bumped Austin to 9-2 and Cooper to 11-0. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, Austin and Cooper will really light up the scoreboard.
Playoff bracket for these teams
See the Austin vs. Cooper matchup
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