For a quarter and a half, the Cooper boys basketball team gave rival Abilene High a run for its money in the District 4-5A finale for both squads Tuesday at Cougar Gym.

But leading just 14-13 with 4:08 remaining in the second quarter, the Eagles closed the first half on a 9-2 run to ignite a spark that would never burn out in a dominating 62-23 win. 

The lopsided victory, which saw Abilene High (20-12 overall) close league play at 5-3, spoiled Senior Day for the Cougars, who closed out a tough campaign at 8-18 overall and 0-8 in district.