After starting District 2-5A Division II play at 0-3, the Cooper football team entered Friday’s home matchup against Plainview with its back against the wall.
The Cougars had to beat the Bulldogs or risk seeing their 17-year playoff streak come to an end.
At several points throughout the night, coach Aaron Roan’s squad had its mettle tested. But time and again, the Coogs stood tall, answering every Bulldogs challenge in a 35-23 win at Shotwell Stadium.