ROBBINSDALE COOPER WENT UP AGAINST BLOOMINGTON KENNEDY IN A BOYS’ BASKETBALL GAME

On Feb.6, Robbinsdale Cooper and Bloomington Kennedy went up against each other in a boys’ basketball game. Going into the game, Cooper had a record of 5-12, while Kennedy had a record of 3-14. In the last meeting of these two teams on Jan. 7, Cooper came away with a 70-66 victory.

As the game got underway Cooper started the game in a zone defense. They made Kennedy pass the ball around the 3-point line. Kennedy also started the game in a zone defense.

Kennedy looked to push the ball down the floor in transition.

Kennedy’s Malik Jackson took the ball strong to the basket, and he was able to come up with mid-range jump shots and layups.

Cooper also looked to set the tempo of the game. They pushed the ball down the floor, trying to get past the Kennedy defense.

Kennedy swung the ball around the 3-point line, getting everyone involved in the offense. Kennedy was able to come up with steals and were able to come up with baskets in transition.

Kennedy’s Lamarrius Star came up with mid-range jump shots and layups. His teammates were able to get him the ball in spots where he could shoot it. If Star didn’t think that he could get a good shot, he wouldn’t be afraid to pass it to his teammates.

Kennedy switched between zone and man-to-man defense throughout the first half. They were able to confuse the Cooper defense.

Cooper’s David McKinney came up with layups on the low block. He did a good job of calling for the ball, taking it hard to the basket.

Kennedy came up with steals on the defensive end, and they turned them into baskets on the offensive end.

Cooper’s Noah Butler drove to the basket and looked to make mid-range jump shots and layups. He was able to get past Kennedy’s defense. Teammate Kaiden Hicks also made layups and got as he got the basket.

Cooper called a timeout at 7:16 in the first half. The score was Kennedy 29, Cooper 11.

Cooper had a difficult time attacking the Kennedy defense. They kept on attacking the basket throughout the first half as they didn’t get discouraged.

Kennedy looked to trap Cooper on offense. They were able to turn Cooper over and attack the basket in transition.

At halftime, the score was Kennedy 41, Cooper 18.

As the second half got underway, Kennedy started the half off in a zone defense, which they played most of the first half.

Keymarey came up with mid-range jump shots and layups for Kennedy. He also got his teammates involved with the game.

Kennedy called a timeout with 15:25 left in regulation. The score was Kennedy 43, Cooper 25.

Kennedy’s Sonte Lajeunesse-Wood came up with mid-range jump shots from screens. On the defensive end, Lajeunesse-Wood slowed down the guy he was guarding.

Cooper’s Jahnial Jones came up with deep 3-point shots and mid-range jump shots throughout the game. His teammates were able to get him the ball where he could shoot it.

Starr kept on attacking the basket throughout the second half. He wasn’t afraid to get his teammates involved in the offense.

Kennedy called a time-out with 3:41 left in regulation. The score was Kennedy 69, Cooper 49.

The pace of the game slowed down towards the end of the game.

Both teams played hard throughout the game. Cooper started slow and couldn’t find their shots in the first half. Even though they struggled tlo shoot the ball, they didn’t give up. Kennedy’s offense was going early. They were able to get their offense going early.

Kennedy came away with the 75-59 victory over Cooper.

ROBBINSDALE COOPER WENT UP AGAINST RICHFIELD IN A BOYS’ BASKETBALL GAME

On Feb. 6, Cooper and Richfield went up against each other in a boys’ basketball game.

Richfield looked like they wanted to set the tempo early. They pushed the ball down the floor.

Both teams turned the ball over early. Neither team got into a shooting rhythm early. Richfield’s
CJ Armstrong came up with mid-range jump shots and layups in the first half to keep Richfield
in the game.

Richfield called a timeout with 13:04 left in the first half. The score was Richfield 13, Cooper
12.

Cooper looked to push the ball down the floor and score baskets in transition.

There were multiple ties and lead changes in the first half.

Armstrong called for the ball, and he was able to come up with mid-range jump shots and lay-
ups throughout the first half.

Richfield’s Adin Inda came up with mid-range jump shots and layups late in the first half to keep
Richfield in the game.

Cooper got hot late in the first half they were able to make shots late in the first half.

At halftime, the score was Cooper 35. Richfield 30.

As the second half got underway, Richfield continued to push the ball down the floor and looked
to score baskets in transition.

Neither team went on a run early in the second half.

Richfield’s Armstrong kept on coming up with shots in the second half. His teammates did a
good job of getting him the ball in spots where he could shoot it.

Both teams dove on the floor after loose balls in the second half. The game remained close
throughout the second half. Richfield did a good job of getting the ball into the hands of
Armstrong.

Cooper called a timeout with 11:30 left in regulation. The score was Richfield 47, Cooper 41.

Richfield’s offense came alive midway through the second half. They were able to slow down
the game down midway through the second half.

Richfield came up with fast break layups late in the game. They were able to pull away from

Cooper in the second half. Cooper didn’t give up as they fought throughout the game.

Cooper called a timeout with 4:53 left in regulation. The score was Richfield 65, Cooper 63.

Armstrong came up with shots late that kept Richfield in the game.

Richfield called a timeout with 2:25 left in regulation. The score was Richfield 69, Cooper 65.

The game came down to the wire. Neither team gave up an uncontested shot. Both teams played
hard Richfield came away with the 74-67 victory over Cooper.

ROBBINSDALE COOPER WENT UP AGAINST THE ACADEMY OF HOLY ANGELS IN A FOOTBALL GAME

On Sept 24, Cooper and Holy Angels went up against each other in a football game. Holy Angels kicked off to start the game.

Cooper started on their own 32-yard line. Cooper was picked off and Holy Angels recovered. Holy Angels looked to move the ball down the field. Holy Angels moved the ball down the field and Brad Ruelling came up with a first down. Emmett Johnson came up with a 4-yard run for a touchdown. The extra point was good.

With 9:30 left in the first quarter, the score was Holy Angels 7, Cooper 0.

Cooper took over on the Holy Angels 45-yard line. Cooper kept the ball on the ground and Camden Royal came up with big runs and came up with first downs. Cooper’s Royal came up with another first down run. Quarterback Joe Russell came up with a first-down run. On 4th-and-4 Cooper went for it but they had a penalty. On 4th-and-9 they went for it and were not able to come up with a first down or a touchdown.

Holy Angels took over on their own 10-yard line. Holy Angels moved the ball down the field on the ground. Cooper’ David Connors came up with an interception and a touchdown. The extra point attempt was good.

With 2:15 left in the first quarter, the score was tied at 7.

Holy Angels took over on their own 20-yard line.

With 2:15 left in the first quarter, the score was tied at 7.

Holy Angels Emmett Johnson came up with runs in the first quarter to come up with first downs that kept the chains moving.

Cooper called a timeout with 20 seconds left in first quarter.

After one quarter of play, the score was tied at 7.

Holy Angels Charles Gilbert III came up with big runs early in the second quarter. AJ Boarman came up with a big run for a first down run. Johnson came up with a run that set up an Emmett Johnson 2-yard touchdown run. The extra point was good.

With 10:33 left in the third quarter, the score was Holy Angels 14, Cooper 7.

Cooper started on their own 30-yard line. Cooper looked downfield, The Holy Angels stepped up and slowed down the Holy Angels defense. But Cooper was able to move the ball down the field and come up with first downs. Cooper’s Camdon Roylas came up with a 19-yard touchdown run. The extra point was good.

With 7:19 left in the second quarter, the score was tied at 14.

Holy Angels Emment Johnson came up with a 90-yard touchdown reception. The extra point was good.

With 7:06 left in the second quarter, the score was Holy Angels 21, Cooper 14.

Cooper took over on their own 38-yard line Cooper moved the ball down the field as they looked to come up with first downs. Coper was intercepted by Matthew Collen.

Holy Angels took over at their own 40-yard line.

Holy Angels called a timeout 3:53 left in the second quarter. The score was Holy Angels 21, Cooper 14.

On 4th-and-2 on the 42-line Holy Angels punted and Holy Angels came up with it on the Cooper 26-yard line.

Johnson came up with big runs late in the second quarter. Johnson came up with a short run for a touchdown. The extra point attempt was good. With 38 seconds left in second quarter, the score was Holy Angels 28, Cooper 14.

Cooper took over on their own 20-yard line. Cooper kept the ball on the ground late in the second quarter. Cooper was picked off by Gilbert of Holy Angels.

Holy Angels took over on the Cooper 9-yard line. Joshua Gillard came up with a 9-yard touchdown reception. The extra point was good.

With 4 seconds left in the second quarter, the score was Holy Angels 35, Cooper 14.

Cooper took over on their own 37-yard line.

At halftime, the score was Holy Angels 35, Cooper 14.

Cooper kicked off to start the third quarter. Holy Angels started on their own 35-yard line. Holy Angels Johnson came up with big runs early.

Holy Angels called a time out with 8:26 left in the third quarter. The score was Holy Angels 35, Cooper 14.

Holy Angels Gilbert came up with a 33-yard touchdown reception. The extra point was good.

With 8:19 left in the third quarter, the score was Holy Angels 42, Cooper 14.

Cooper took over on their own 38-yard line, but they fumbled it. Johnson picked it up and Johnson came up with a touchdown reception and the extra point was good.

On the next drive, Cooper's Camden Royal came up with a touchdown reception with 2:22 left in the third quarter. The extra point was good.

With 2:22 left in the third quarter, the score was Holy Angels 49, Cooper 21.

Holy Angels was picked off by January Heidt. Holy Angels Jacob Pung picked off a pass to give Holy Angels the ball.

After three quarters of play, the score was Holy Angels 49, Cooper 21.

Holy Angels AJ Boarman came up with big runs to hive Holy Angels a first down. Holy Angels Johnson came up with a 17-yard touchdown reception. The extra point attempt was good.

With 9:29 left in regulation, the score was Holy Angels 56, Cooper 21.

Cooper's Donte Williams came up with a 28-yard reception for a touchdown. The extra point attempt was good.

With 7:43 left in regulation, the score was Holy Angels 56, Cooper 28.

Holy Angels came up with the ball on their own 9-yard line.

Both teams played hard throughout the whole game.

Royal came up with a touchdown run late in the fourth quarter the extra point was good.

Holy Angels came up with the 56-34 victory over Cooper.

ROBBINSDALE COOPER WENT UP AGAINST ACADEMY OF HOLY ANGELS IN A FOOTBALL GAME

On Sept. 20, Robbinsdale Cooper and Academy of Holy Angels squared off in a high school football game. Coming into the game Cooper came into the game with a record of 2-1. While Holy Angels came into the game with a record of 3-0.

Cooper kicked off to Holy Angels to start the game. Holy Angels started on their own 25-yard line.

Holy Angels kept the ball on the ground on their first drive. Holy Angels Tristin Wiggins came up with a first down reception. They looked to get into the end zone early. Holy Angels William Ballard came up with huge reception for a first down. Holy Angels’ Joe Longo came up with a 2-yard touchdown run. The extra point attempt was good.

With 9:23 left in the first quarter the score was Holy Angels 7, Cooper 0.

The kickoff went into the end zone for a touchback. Cooper took over on their own 20-yard line. Coopers Sherood Russell got the ball and looked to take the ball down the field. Cornelius Wootten came up with a diving catch. Cooper used both a running and a passing attack to try to move the ball down the field. Russell came up with a long run for a first down. Terrence Matthews came up with a long run for a first down. Cooper looked to get into the end zone. The Holy Angels defense stepped up big and slowed down the Cooper offense. On 4th down Cooper went for it and couldn’t get a first down and Holy Angels took over on downs.

Holy Angels took over on their own 30-yard line. Holy Angels tried to move the ball down the field. Quarterback Theo Doran was able to get the ball into his teammate’s hands. On 4th-and -14 Holy Angels punted the ball.

Cooper took over on their own 20-yard line. Cooper tied anyway they could to get the ball down the field. Cooper kept the ball on the ground as they got their running game going late in the first quarter. Wootten came up with some amazing diving caches that resulted in first downs. On 4th-and 8, Cooper elected to punt the ball. The ball got away from Manassen Williams. Holy Angels took over on the Cooper 42-yard line.

After one quarter the score was Holy Angels 7, Cooper 0.

Holy Angels continued to look to get the ball down the field. Holy Angels Tomas Mahoney came up with a first down reception. Holy Angels’ Emmit Johnson came up with an 8-yard touchdown run. The extra-point attempt by Conor O’Rourke was good.

With 10:24 left in the second quarter the score was Holy Angels 14, Cooper 0.

Joseph Law came up with the kickoff return. Cooper took over on their own 14-yard line. Cooper continued to move the ball down the field. Cooper quarterback Joseph Russell kept the ball on the ground. He knew where his teammates were on the field. If Russell thought that he knew his teammates were open, he wasn’t afraid to get them the ball. On 4th-and-13 Cooper punted the ball to Holy Angels. Johnson came up with catches that led to first down.

Holy Angels took over on their own 39-yard line.  

Cooper called a timeout with 6:20 in the second quarter. The score was Holy Angels 14, Cooper 0.

Holy Angels looked to take the ball down field. On 4th-and-15 Holy Angels punted the ball.

Cooper took over on the 50-yard line. Cooper kept the ball on the ground. The Holy Angels defense stepped up and slowed the Cooper offense down. Russell looked to get into the end zone late in the second quarter. Russell came up with an 8-yard touchdown run. The extra point attempt by Alex Martinez was good.

With 2:39 left in the second quarter the score was Holy Angels 14, Cooper 7.

Holy Angels took over on their own 35-yard line after an infraction. Holy Angels. Holy Angels William Ballard came up with a huge first down reception. Emmit Johnson came up with a reception in traffic. That brought the ball to the 12-yard line.

Holy Angels called a timeout with 1:12 left in the second quarter. The score was Holy Angels 14, Cooper 7.

Johnson came up with a 12-yard touchdown run. The extra point attempt was good.

With 1:05 left in the second quarter the score was Holy Angels 21, Cooper 7.

Coopers’ Joseph Law came up with a 95-yard kick off return for a touchdown. The extra point attempt was good.

With 48 seconds left in the second quarter the score was Holy Angels 21, Cooper 14.

Holy Angels took over on their own 20-yard line. Holy Angels got the ball down the field quickly. Ballard came up with a huge reception for a first down and got Holy Angels into their red zone. Ballard came up with a 12-yard touchdown reception. The extra point attempt was not good.

With 17 seconds left in the second quarter the score was Holy Angels 27, Cooper 14.

At halftime the score was Holy Angels 27, Cooper 14.  

Holy Angels kicked off to start the third quarter. Cooper took over on their own 13-yard line. Russell found a hole and came up with a first down run. Russell passed to Joseph Law for a first down reception. Wilson came up with a first down that put the ball on the 7-yard line. Russell came up with a 12-yard touchdown run. The extra point attempt by Martinez was good.

With 8:07 left in the third quarter the score was Holy Angels 27, Cooper 21.

Holy Angels got the ball on their 20-yard line. Robinson came up with another first down reception. On 4th-and-9 Holy Angels punted the ball.

Cooper took over on their own 41-yard line. Davion Evans came up with a reception that moved the ball down the field. Russell came up with a first down run. Terrence Matthews came up with a first down run that moved the chains. The Holy Angels defense stepped up and slowed down the Cooper offense. On 4th-and-14 Cooper went for it. Law came up with a huge catch. Dontae Williams came up with a 3-yard touchdown reception. The extra point attempt was not good.

With 2:31 left in the third quarter the score was tied at 27.

Holy Angels took over on their own 24-yard line. Holy Angels kept the ball on the ground as they moved the ball down the field late in the third quarter. Taurean Cane for Cooper picked off the pass that gave the ball back to Cooper.

Cooper took over on their own 32-yard line.

After three quarters of play the score was tied at 27.

Cooper moved the ball down the field but were not able to come up with a first down, so they punted the ball on 4th-and-7.

Holy Angels took over on their own 46-yard line. Holy Angels Johnson moved the ball down the field as he found holes in the Copper defense. Joe Longo came up with short run for a first down. Johnson came up with a 26-yard touchdown run. The extra point attempt was good.

With 7:56 left in the fourth quarter the score was Holy Angels 34, Cooper 27.

The ball went into the end zone for a touch back. Cooper took over on their own 20-yard line. Cooper couldn’t move the ball and punted on 4th-and-20.

Holy Angels took over on their own 49-yard line. Holy Angels got the ball into the hands of Johnson who looked to move the ball down the field. Holy Angels was intercepted by Keten.

Cooper looked to get into the end zone late in regulation. Williams came up with a first down reception. Cooper’s Russell came up with a 3-yard touchdown run. The extra point attempt was good.

With 47 seconds left in regulation the score was tied at 34.

Holy Angels looked to move the ball down the field late in the game. Holy Angels punted on 4th-down.  

Cooper looked to score late in the game but were unsuccessful. After regulation the score was tied at 34.

There was an overtime period.  Both teams got the ball on the 10-yard line and it was first and-10.

Cooper started with the ball on the 10-yard line. Cooper tired both running and passing plays to get into the end zone. Russle found Wooten in the end zone for a touchdown. The extra point attempt was good. That made the score Cooper 41, Holy Angels 34.

Holy Angels got their try at the end zone on 1st-and-10 on the 10-yard line. The first play was a dropped pass. On 2nd-and-10 Holy Angels. Johnson came up with a 2-yard run. Mahoney came up short on a reception. On 4th-and-8 Holy Angels came up short and Cooper won the game.

The final of the game was Cooper 41, Holy Angels 34.

DULUTH EAST WENT UP AGAINST ROBBINSDALE COOPER IN A BOYS’ BASKETBALL GAME

Duluth East and Robbinsdale Cooper squared off in a boys’ basketball game. East raced down the floor as they were able to get everyone involved in the offense. 

East started the game in a zone defense. That made Cooper swing the ball around the 3-point line. That took time off the clock. 

It took Cooper a while to get into and offensive shooting rhythm. They were not able to make shots that they put up. 

East’s Will Van Scoy took the ball strong to the basket. He was able to make mid-range jump shots and layups. His teammates did a good job of getting him the ball in spots where he could shoot. 

The defensive pressure that East put on Cooper made it difficult for Cooper to get open looks at the basket.

Both teams dove on the floor after loose balls on both ends of the floor. 

East’s Noah Paulson came up with rebounds on both ends of the floor. 

Cooper struggled to shoot the ball throughout the first half.

Cooper spent a lot of time swinging the ball around the 3-point line. They looked to get the ball inside to Damarri Bankhead who looked to make mid-range jump shots and layups. 

East called a timeout with 3:35 left in the first half. The score was East 32, Cooper 15.

East wasn’t afraid to take long 3-point shots. 

East continued to run their offense. 

At halftime the score was East 37, Cooper 19.

As the second half got underway Cooper continued to get to take the ball strong to the basket.

Both teams dove on the floor after loose balls. 

Cooper’s Cam Vaughn came up with mid-range jump shots and layups. 

Cooper struggled to shoot the ball throughout the game. Even though they were not able to make shots they were still taking them.

East called a timeout with 12:17 left in regulation. The score was East 45, Cooper 24.

Cooper couldn’t get their shots to fall. Even though they had a difficult time shooting the ball they still took shots.

East stayed in a zone defense throughout the second half. That made it difficult for Cooper to shoot the ball. 

East called a timeout with 5:02 left in regulation. The score was East 56, Cooper 41.

East was quicker than Cooper was. Cooper had trouble shooting the ball throughout the game. 

Cooper’s offense came to life late in the game. But that wasn’t enough. 

East called a timeout with 1:14 left in regulation. The score was East 61, Cooper 46. 

Cooper attacked the basket late but East came away with the 65-46 victory over Cooper. 

The leading scorers for East were Mattie Thompson and Noah Winesett each with 16 points. 

The leading scores for Cooper were Cam Vaughn with 9 points and Quincy Snoddy with 6 points.

MAPLE GROVE WENT UP AGAINST ROBBINSDALE COOPER IN A BOYS’ BASKETBALL GAME

On Dec. 13, Maple Grove and Robbinsdale Cooper squared off in a boys’ basketball game.

Maple Grove started the game off in a zone defense. They wanted to try to make Cooper take deep 3-point shots. Cooper did take deep 3-point shots but was not able to make them early.

Maple Grove looked to push the ball down the floor and take time off the clock.

Both teams got off to a slow start offensively as neither team made shots early.

Maple Grove got the ball into the hands of Alex Battist. Battist came up with mid-range jump shots and layups. His teammates did a good job of getting him the ball in spots where he could shoot it.

There were multiple ties and lead changes throughout the first half.  

The Cooper defense tried to make it difficult for the Maple Grove offense to come up with shots throughout the first half.

Maple Grove was able to hit shots late in the first half. 

Cooper called a timeout with 2:58 left in the first half. The score was Maple Grove 26, Cooper 20.

As the first half winded down Maple Grove continued to come up with shots. At halftime the score was Maple Grove 33, Cooper 20.

As the second half got underway Maple Grove continued to push the ball down the floor and come up with mid-range jump shots and layups.

Coper did a good job of attacking the basket and looking for their shots in the second half.

Maple Grove called a timeout with 14:05 left in regulation. The score was Maple Grove 39, Cooper 32.

Cooper’s Jalen Justice came up with mid-range jump shots and layups.

Maple Grove called a timeout with 12:08 left in regulation. The score was Maple Grove 44, Cooper 40.

Maple Grove passed the ball around the 3-point line to take time off the clock and look for their shots.

Cooper’s Nathan Hill came up with mid-range jump shots and layups in the second half.

The game was close midway through the second half.

Cooper’s Jalen Justice came up with deep 3-point shots in the second half. His teammates did a good job of getting him the ball in spots where he could shoot it.

Cooper called a timeout with 6:26 left in regulation. The score was tied at 50.

There were multiple ties and lead changes late in the second half.

Maple Grove called a timeout with 4:12 left in regulation. The score was Cooper 54, Maple Grove 52.

The score remained close. Both teams looked for steals on defense and looked to take the ball hard to the basket.

Neither team gave up an uncontested shot late.

Cooper called a timeout with 9.2 left in regulation. The score was tied at 58.

The score was tied at 58 at the end of regulation.

As the start of the overtime period Cooper passed the ball around the 3-point line as they looked to get into their offense. They went to a motion offense as they looked to take as much time off the clock as they could.

Maple Grove’s Alex Battist and Jared Rainey both came up with huge baskets throughout the game. They were able to come up with mid-range jump shots and layups.

Maple Grove called a timeout with 1:23 left in the overtime period. The score was Cooper 63, Maple Grove 60.

Both teams continued to push the ball down the floor and come up with layups and jump shots.

Maple Grove’s Jared Rainey got fouled with 3.0 seconds left in the overtime period. That made the score Maple Grove 65, Cooper 64. Cooper called a timeout right after the free throw.

Maple Grove came away with the 65-64 over Cooper.

The leading scorers for Cooper were Justice with 21 and Nathan Hill with 16 points.

The leading scorers for Maple Grove were Rainey with 13 points and Battist with 10 points.

I was joined by the Twin Cities Hoop Czar. Check out his thoughts of the Maple Grove Cooper boys’ basketball game.

IRONDALE WENT UP AGAINST ROBBINSDALE COOPER IN A FOOTBALL GAME

On Oct. 18, Irondale went up against Robbinsdale Cooper in a football game. Going into the game Irondale had an overall record of 4-3, while Cooper had an overall record of 7-0.

Cooper kicked off to start the game. Irondale started on their own 35-yard line. Brendan White was the Irondale starting quarterback. Irondale punted on 4th down.

Cooper took over on the Irondale 42-yard line. Cooper’s Nascier Borden looked to get past the Irondale defense. Cooper’s quarterback Cameron Kind could make plays at the line of scrimmage and come up with first downs. Cooper punted on 4th down.

Irondale took over on their own 20-yard line. The Cooper defense kept their blocking schemes and slowed the Irondale offense. Cooper’s Nate Hill came up with tackles on the defensive end and could bring the running backs down to the ground. On 4th-and-8, Irondale punted the ball.

Cooper took over on their own 39-yard line. Cooper’s Pedro Amousso came up with a 61-yard  touchdown run. The extra point by Edgar Carrillo was good.

With 4:08 left in the first quarter the score was Cooper 7, Irondale 0.

Irondale took over on their own 24-yard line. Irondale again kept on trying to move the ball down the field. On 4th-and-9 Irondale punted the ball.

Cooper took over on their own 40-yard line. Cooper looked to go to the air as King looked for Adrian Adams in the end zone but wasn’t successful. On 4th-and-12 Cooper punted the ball.

Irondale took over on their own 20-yard line. Irondale’s Aden Price looked to come up with receptions as he could come up with catches. Irondale kept looking to the air as they tried to move the ball down the field. On 4th-and-12 Irondale punted the ball.

Cooper took over on their own 27-yard line.

After one quarter of play, the score was Cooper 7, Irondale 0.

Cooper had a false start infraction that prohibited them from moving the ball down the field. Cooper punted on 4th-and-24.

Irondale took over on their own 37-yard line. Irondale’s Ayrias Sears fumbled the ball and Cooper took over.

On the next play, Cooper’s Nate Hill came up with a 69-yard touchdown run. The extra point attempt by Edgar Carrillo was good.

With 9:39 left in the second quarter the score was Cooper 14, Irondale 0.

Irondale took over on their own 29-yard line. Irondale’s Leighton Glodek came up with receptions that move the ball down the field. On 4th-and-6 Irondale punted.

Cooper took over on their own 20-yard line. Adams came up with a 13-yard reception. Borden fumbled the ball and Irondale recovered the ball on their own 35-yard line.

Irondale came up with a 35-yard touchdown reception by Aden Price. There was a penalty on Cooper.  Then there was a false start penalty on Irondale that back them up 5 yards. The extra-point attempt by Darby Hanson was no good.

With 7:33 left in the second quarter the score was Cooper 14, Irondale 6.   

Cooper took over on the Irondale 39-yard line. Cooper elected to punt on 4th-and-16.

Irondale took over on their own 1-yard line. Irondale’s Anthony Megelkoch couldn’t come up with a catch in traffic.

Irondale ‘s Ayrias Sears came up with a 49-yard reception that put the ball at mid-field. White wasn’t afraid to run with the ball himself. If he thought that he had a hole he could run through he would try. He would often come up with short gains. Irondale made the way down the field. White found Price for a first down reception.

Cooper called a timeout with 1:55 left in the second quarter. The score was Cooper 14, Irondale 6.

Irondale’s Parker Freiberg came up with 3-yard touchdown run. The extra-point attempt by Hanson was good.

With 1:52 left in the second quarter the score was Cooper 14, Irondale 13.

Cooper took over on their own 31-yard line. Cooper went to the air late in the second quarter but couldn’t come up with receptions. They punted on 4th-and-3.

Irondale took over on their own 15-yard line. Cooper’s Kevon Fryar picked off a Goldek pass attempt and ran it in for a 15-yard touchdown. The extra-point attempt by Carillo was no good.

With 53.5 seconds left to go in the second quarter the score was Cooper 20, Irondale 13.

Irondale took over on their own 36-yard line. Irondale launched balls toward the end zone late in the quarter. Irondale’s Price came up with a 34-yard reception.

Irondale called a timeout with 29.6 seconds left in the second quarter. The score was Cooper 20, Irondale 13.

Irondale called another timeout with 19 seconds left in the second quarter.

Irondale did look to the end zone again late in the quarter. Irondale was picked off in the end zone by Burns in the end zone and ran it out to the 7-yard line.

Cooper started on their own 7-yard line as time ran off the clock to end the first half.

At halftime, the score was Cooper 20, Irondale 13.

Irondale kicked off to start the third quarter and Cooper’s Burns came up with a 74-yard kickoff return. The extra-point attempt by Carrillo was good.

With 11:49 left in the third quarter the score was Cooper 27, Irondale 13. 
                                             

Irondale took over on their own 28-yard line. Irondale moved the ball down the field as they kept on the ground. Headley tried to break through the Cooper defense as he made big plays. Irondale’s White found Price for a 17-yard touchdown reception. The extra-point attempt by Hanson was good.

With 9:00 left in the third quarter the score was Cooper 27, Irondale 20.

Cooper’s Rashsawn Keten came up with the return. Cooper took over on the Irondale 32-yard line. The Irondale defense stepped up and could get tackles for losses. On 4th-and-18 Cooper punted the ball.

Irondale took over on their own 8-yard line. Irondale couldn’t move the ball down the field. On 4th-and-9 Irondale punted the ball.

Cooper’s Phoenix Sproles came up with a 33-yard punt return. Burns came up with a 5-yard touchdown run. The extra point attempt by Abdulrahman was good.

With 6:22 left in the third quarter the score was Cooper 34, Irondale 20.

Irondale took over on their own 27-yard line. Irondale moved the ball down the field once again but the Cooper defense was too powerful. On 4-and-15 Irondale went for it and Glodek came up with a first down reception. The Cooper defense rattled the Irondale offense and the Irondale offense stalled. On 4th-and-18 Irondale went for it and was picked off by Taurean Cain.

Cooper took over on their own 37-yard line. Cooper’s Hill came up with a 38-yard run for a first down.

After three quarters of play, the score was Cooper 34, Irondale 20.

Cooper was intercepted by Nicholas Ellingson in the end zone. Irondale took over on their own 20-yard line. Irondale kept the ball on the ground. The Cooper defense stepped up and forced Irondale to look deep down the field. Irondale went for it on 4th-and-15, but the pass was unsuccessful and turned the ball over on downs.

Cooper took over on their own 49-yard line.

Cooper took a timeout with 8:18 left to go in the fourth quarter. The score was Cooper 34, Irondale 20.

Cooper punted on 4th-and-2.

Irondale kept everyone involved in the offense. Irondale’s Parker Freiberg came up with receptions that moved the chains. White continued to look for his receiving corps on deep passing routs. Irondale’s Sears came up with a 40-yard touchdown reception. The extra point attempt by Hanson was good.

With 3:53 left in the fourth quarter the score was Cooper 34, Irondale 27.

Irondale recovered the kick off on a squib quick. Irondale took over on Cooper’s 49-yard line.

Irondale quickly moved the ball down the field as they kept the ball in the hands of Sears. Freiberg came up with a 6-yard touchdown run. The extra-point attempt by Hanson was good.

With 1:56 left in the fourth quarter the score was tied at 34.

Cooper’s Amoussou came up with a huge kickoff return and Cooper took over on the Irondale 24-yard line. On 4th-and-8 Cooper ran and came up with a first down.

Irondale called a timeout with 18.3 seconds left to go in the fourth quarter.

The game was tied at 34 at the end of regulation.

The ball was placed on the 10-yard line Irondale was up first on 1st-and-goal. On 4th-and goal, Irondale couldn’t move the ball down the field. Irondale was stopped on the 1-yard line.

A bank of lights goes out and that creates a stoppage of play.

Cooper started on the 10-yard line. Cooper kept the ball on the ground. Hill came up with 12-yard run after a penalty. On 4th-and-goal from the 1-yard line Carrillo attempted a field goal and it was blocked.

Cooper’s Hill came up with a 10-yard touchdown run. Carrillo’s extra point attempt was good.

That made the score Cooper 41, Irondale 34.

Irondale got the ball to the 1-yard line on a Freiberg run. Irondale couldn’t come up with a touchdown and Cooper came away with the 41-34 overtime victory over Irondale.

IRONDALE WENT UP AGAINST ROBBINSDALE COOPER IN A FOOTBALL GAME

On Oct. 29, Irondale and Robbinsdale Cooper squared off in a Section 5 Class 5A football game.

Irondale kicked off to Cooper to start the game. Cooper took over on their own 35-yard line. Cooper kept the ball on the ground on their first drive. Cooper’s Pedro Amoussou-Kpakpa came up with a 52-yard touchdown run. The extra point attempt was not good.

With 10:08 left in the first quarter the score was Cooper 6, Irondale 0.

Irondale took over on their own 20-yard line. Irondale couldn’t get their offense going on 4th-and-4 they elected to punt the ball.

Cooper’s Phoenix Sproles came up with a huge run that gave Cooper a first down. Cooper’s Clad Adams came up with a 3-yard touchdown run. The extra point attempt was good.

With 7:48 left in the first quarter the score was Cooper 13, Irondale 0.

Irondale took over on their own 20-yard line. Irondale looked to keep the ball on the ground on their drive. The Cooper defense could slow down the Irondale offense. Irondale was intercepted by Onte Burns but there was a penalty on the play. Irondale was got the ball back.

Irondale turned the ball over on downs.

Cooper’s Adams came up with huge runs that could turn them into first downs. Cooper called a timeout with 14.5 seconds left in the first quarter. Cooper attempted a 12-yard field goal as time ran out. The field goal attempt was not good.

There was a foul on Irondale. That resulted in a first down. Adams came up with a 3-yard touchdown.

The two-point conversion was good. With 11:55 left in the second quarter the score was Cooper 21, Irondale 0.

Irondale took over on their own 24-yard line. Irondale looked to keep the ball on the ground. The Cooper defense stepped up and could slow down the offense.

Coper got the ball back and they could move the ball down the field.

Cooper’s Adams came up with a 3-yard touchdown run. The extra point attempt was good.

With 5:48 left in the second quarter the score was Cooper 28, Irondale 0.

Irondale looked to get into the end zone. They were not able to move the ball down the field and Cooper took over on downs.

Cooper got the ball into the hands of Adams. Adams continued to find holes in the Irondale defense. The Cooper offense didn’t waste any time getting the ball down the field.

At halftime, the score was Cooper 28, Irondale 0.

Irondale kicked off to start the third quarter. Cooper got the ball on their own 41-yard line. Cooper moved the ball down the field with ease on their first drive. Adams came up with a 2-yard touchdown run. The extra point attempt was good.

With 10:11 left in the third quarter the score was Cooper 35, Irondale 0.

Irondale took over near midfield. Irondale moved the ball down the field as Parker Freiberg came up with a 5-yard touchdown run. The extra point attempt was not good.

With 7:11 left in the third quarter the score was Cooper 35, Irondale 6.

Cooper moved the ball down the field after the touchdown. Cooper could get into the red zone. Cooper’s Amoussou-Kpakpa came up with another huge reception that set up a 2-yard touchdown reception by Phoenix Sproles. The extra point attempt was good.

With 4:36 left in the third quarter the score was Cooper 42, Irondale 6.

Irondale got the ball back near midfield. Irondale used both the passing and running attack late in the third quarter. Cooper took over on downs.

After three quarters of play the score was Cooper 42, Irondale 6.

Cooper got the ball on the 32-yard as they looked to get into the end zone again. Cooper punted on fourth down.  

Irondale’s Sean Sutherlin came up with a 24-yard touchdown reception with 10:16 left in the fourth quarter. The two-point conversion was not good.

With 10:04 left in the fourth quarter the score was Cooper 42, Irondale 12.

Cooper looked to keep the ball moving down the field late in the fourth quarter. Cooper’s Terrance Nicholson came up with a huge interception to end the game.

Irondale couldn’t get their offense going throughout the game. Cooper came up with big plays throughout the game.

Cooper came away with the 42-12 victory over Irondale.