Lubbock-Cooper had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They skirted past the Lovejoy Leopards 46-43.
Lubbock-Cooper's win on Friday was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Michael Dever, who picked up 149 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Lubbock-Cooper also got a significant boost from Jackson Austin, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 121 yards.
When it comes to explaining why Lovejoy lost, don't look at Jacob Janecek. Despite the final result, he threw for 240 yards and five touchdowns, and also rushed for 91 yards and a touchdown on only nine carries. Daylan McCutcheon did his part for the team as well, scoring a TD off of 65 receiving yards.
Lubbock-Cooper will be defending their home-field for the first time this season they go up against Coronado at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Lovejoy, they are taking a road trip to square off against Highland Park at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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