Through the Cooper football team’s first two games — losses to Keller and Abilene High — the Cougars struggled to find the level of consistency they’re accustomed to in the running game.
Behind an inexperienced line breaking in several new starters, CHS managed only 51 yards rushing on 29 carries in a 34-16 season-opening loss to the Indians before mustering 50 yards on 18 attempts in a 14-10 setback against its crosstown rival.
But after averaging a mere 2.1 yards per carry through the first two weeks of the season, the Coogs experienced a breakthrough in last week’s 41-38 overtime win over San Angelo Central. And coming off that performance, which saw Cooper amass 257 yards and four touchdowns on the ground, coach Aaron Roan is hoping that level of success will be become a regular occurrence going forward.
Kamryn Williams is more than just a six-rotation standout for Wall’s volleyball program. 
In a week that featured several performances worthy of capturing the Capital Farm Credit/BCP Player of the Week award, Clyde quarterback Blake Carr narrowly captured the top spot with an explosive performance in a 41-21 win over Merkel. 
Cooper 41, San Angelo Central 38 (OT) — The Cougars broke into the win column, holding off a late rally by Central to defeat the Bobcats in overtime.
Midland Legacy 56, Abilene High 20 — After the Eagles scored on their first drive to take an early 7-0 lead, the Rebels responded with 56 consecutive points on their way to a lopsided win.
Santo 27, Hamilton 0 — The Bulldogs had no answer for the SHS running game or defense in a shutout loss to the Wildcats. 
Cross Plains 33, Hico 7 — Cross Plains limited Hico to only 141 yards in total offense, including 96 yards rushing on 41 carries to earn a win on the road. 
Forsan 34, Stanton 14 — The FHS Buffaloes took care of their SHS counterparts, building a 27-0 lead through three quarters on their way to a blowout win.
Olney 34, Haskell 7 — OHS’ flexbone offense amassed 422 total yards, including 393 on the ground in a dominating win at Haskell. 
Albany 27, Seymour 13 — Adam Hill rushed for 163 yards and two scores and London Fuentes rushes for 55 yards and another score to lead Albany (3-0) to a win on the road. 
Wimberley 32, Brock 23 — The Eagles fell to 0-3, allowing 23 second-quarter points in a two-score loss to the Texans at Baylor’s McLane Stadium.
Stamford 32, Ballinger 14 — Christian Duran threw for 156 yards and two scores and Hayden Henager rushed for 110 yards and one score to keep Stamford (3-0) unbeaten.
Bangs 53, San Angelo Grape Creek 6 — The Dragons busted into the win column with a dominant showing against the Eagles, rushing for 246 yards in a blowout win.
Dublin 24, Anson 21 — The Lions broke into the win column, outscoring the Tigers 10-7 in the second half to pull out a hard-fought win.
Coahoma 51, Kermit 21 — Coahoma improved to 2-1 with a dominant effort at Kermit. 
Sweetwater 32, Pecos 16 — The Mustangs picked up their first win of the season, using a fast start to run away and hide from the Eagles.
Brownwood 33, Burnet 20 — The Lions rallied from a 14-0 first-quarter deficit to defeat Burnet, outscoring the Bulldogs 33-7 over the final three quarters of a two-touchdown win.
Wall 3, Jim Ned 0 — Pierce Jameson booted a 32-yard field goal with 8:12 to play to break a scoreless tie and lift the Hawks to a tough win over area rival Jim Ned. 
Stephenville 52, Decatur 34 — The Yellow Jackets jumped out to a 35-7 halftime lead before coasting to the finish line. 
BRECKENRIDGE — For three full quarters, the Breckenridge Buckaroos dominated the Big Country Preps Game of the Week, taking a 30-7 lead into the final period. 
ROSCOE — After several rings, a normally jovial Jake Freeman picked up his phone and answered with a monotoned “hello.” The 10th-year Roscoe coach was not in a good mood — a fact that he pointed out less than 15 seconds into Thursday’s conversation with BigCountryPreps.com.