It didn’t take Daniel Bray very long to prove his value to the Cooper football team last year as sophomore.

With track speed, good football instincts and the durability to handle an every-down load, the running back emerged as one of the top playmakers for a veteran Cougars team.

Now a veteran himself on a younger CHS squad, Bray is ready to take on even more as a junior — including adding a some leadership responsibilities to his role.