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Lubbock-Cooper falls to 0-2 with 25-15 loss to Midland Greenwood - kcbd.com
Lubbock-Cooper fell to 0-2 Friday night, losing to Midland Greenwood 25-15 in Woodrow. The Pirates showed early promise when quarterback Blake Moore connected with Zaedyn Echols to grab a 7-6 lead.
The Pirates showed early promise when quarterback Blake Moore connected with Zaedyn Echols to grab a 7-6 lead. That lead didn't last. Greenwood closed the game on a 19-8 run, pulling away and handing Cooper its second straight loss to open the season.
The defeat stings for a program that came into the year with high expectations. Lubbock-Cooper now has to regroup fast, because the schedule doesn't get any easier. Next week the Pirates travel to face Stephenville, the defending state champions and the top-ranked team in the 4AD1 classification according to Dave Campbell's Texas Football.
The road to a first win runs straight through the defending champs.
Common questions
How did Lubbock-Cooper lose to Midland Greenwood?
- The Pirates fell 25-15 after Greenwood closed the game on a 19-8 run. Cooper had briefly taken a 7-6 lead when quarterback Blake Moore connected with Zaedyn Echols, but couldn't hold on as Greenwood pulled away in the second half.
Who does Lubbock-Cooper play next after going 0-2?
- Lubbock-Cooper travels to face Stephenville next week. Stephenville is the defending state champion and the top-ranked team in the 4AD1 classification according to Dave Campbell's Texas Football, making it one of the toughest matchups on the schedule.
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