Dragons Compete In Tournaments, Girls' Basketball Ties For First
Results from the week of November 28
Varsity Boys’ Basketball
11/ 29 vs Lutheran South • 60-54 WIN
From Coach Rod Gold: The guys worked hard in practice on Monday and we went out and executed on Tuesday. It was a nice win after losing by 17 to them the week before.
12/1-3 at Houston Christian Mustang Classic
Game 1 vs. Huntsville • 57-72 LOSS
From Coach Rod Gold: We played well; a few costly turnovers were the difference in the game.
Game 2 vs. Dallas Oak Cliff • 47-60 LOSS
From Coach Rod Gold: Again, we played well, but late turnovers proved costly for us.
From Coach Rod Gold: Again, we played well, but late turnovers proved costly for us.
Game 3 vs. Lutheran South • 50-69 LOSS
Game 4 vs. HCYA • 62-40 WIN
From Coach Rod Gold: We executed much better, had fewer turnovers and played well defensively.
Game 5 vs. Anderson Shiro • forfeit by Anderson Shiro WIN
From Coach Rod Gold: The tournament was good for us. It provided some high level competition. I am proud of the way our guys compete, support each other and battle for each other.
Next up for the Dragons:
Dec. 6 vs. Salt & Light, 6 p.m.
Dec. 9 vs. Frassati Catholic School, 7 p.m.
Dec. 16 vs. Providence Classical, 6 p.m.
Dec. 28-30 at Houston Showcase Tournament
Varsity Girls’ Basketball
Nov. 29 vs. Lutheran South • 42-20 WIN
12/1-3 at Bruce G. Brookshire Classic, Tyler
3-1 record • tied for first place
All Tournament: Marie Berthiaux, Rachel Feigin, Jasmine White
Game 1 vs. Prince of Peace • 43-30 WIN
Game 2 vs. Austin Brentwood Christian • 38-34 WIN
Game 3 vs. Cypress Christian • 43-37 WIN
Game 4 vs. Tyler All Saints • 32-57 LOSS
Game 2 vs. Austin Brentwood Christian • 38-34 WIN
Game 3 vs. Cypress Christian • 43-37 WIN
Game 4 vs. Tyler All Saints • 32-57 LOSS
Next up for the Dragons:
Dec. 6 at Woodlands Christian Academy, 6 p.m.
Dec. 9 at Frassati Catholic School, 6 p.m.
Dec. 16 vs. Providence Classical, 4:30 p.m.
Dec. 26-28 at St. Thomas Episcopal Tournament, St Thomas Episcopal
Varsity Boys’ Soccer
Nov. 29 vs. Concordia Lutheran • 2-0 WIN
Both goals by Mikey Elkhoury
From Coach Bryan Sherman: The team played a great game, start to finish, and deserved the 2-0 win. Mikey Elkhoury has a great start to the season with four goals in four games, scoring two against Concordia Lutheran. We also had a solid defensive effort led by Evan Burchfiel, Will DuCharme, and Jacob Gunter in goal. I am very proud of the effort of the team so far and things are looking good for the group as we head into the holiday break.
Next up for the Dragons:
Dec. 6 vs. St. Thomas High School, 7 p.m.
Dec 9 at Concordia Lutheran, 7 p.m.
Jan. 2 vs. Cooper Alumni, 6:30 p.m.
Jan. 6 vs. Episcopal High School*, 7 p.m.
Varsity Girls’ Soccer
Nov. 29 at Northland Christian • 6-2 WIN
Goals: Andrea Ordman, Isabel Sands, Bella Camarata (3), Mary Dunlap.
From Coach Amber Clevenger: Tuesday's game against Northland Christian was a great game to start our week back from Thanksgiving break, everyone had a chance to play and I was able to see different players in different positions. Isabel Sands and Bella Camarata really stood out scoring goals and creating opportunities for other players.
Dec. 1 vs. St. John’s • 2-3 LOSS
Goals: Bella Camarata and Mary Bannon.
From Coach Amber Clevenger: Thursday's game against St. John's was a great match-up for us and it was good to get a look at what we will be playing against in SPC. The girls played well and the team chemistry seems to be getting better every game.
Dec. 2-3 at All Saints’ Episcopal Tournament
Game 1 vs. All-Saints • 5-0 WIN
Goals by Isabel Sands (2 goals), Andrea, Mary Bannon & Madison Breaux
Game 2 vs. Oakridge • 2-0 WIN
Goals: Isabel Sands (2)
Game 3 vs. Grapevine Faith • 1-2 LOSS
Goal: Lauren Sands
Game 1 vs. All-Saints • 5-0 WIN
Goals by Isabel Sands (2 goals), Andrea, Mary Bannon & Madison Breaux
Game 2 vs. Oakridge • 2-0 WIN
Goals: Isabel Sands (2)
Game 3 vs. Grapevine Faith • 1-2 LOSS
Goal: Lauren Sands
From Coach Amber Clevenger: I always enjoy bringing the team to the All-Saints Tournament because it's an opportunity for us to get multiple games in while also spending quality time together as a team. It was a long week full of games for the girls and it caught up with us today during the last two games of the tournament. The girls really came together this week and played well, they showed great fortitude and I feel good about what we will be able to do for the rest of the season.
Next up for the Dragons:
Dec. 6 vs. HCYA, 4 p.m.
Dec. 9 at Awty International, 6 p.m.
Jan. 1 vs. Magnolia High School, 4 p.m.
Jan. 6 vs. Episcopal High School*, 5 p.m.
Varsity Swimming
Dec. 3 at Big Cat Invitational, Tomball ISD Aquatic Center
Four Cooper swimmers, Ella Winter, J.R. Gonzales-Estrada, Magnus Haarseth and Mitchell Shannon, participated in the Big Cat Invitational at Tomball High School on Dec. 3.
From Coach Steve Breeding:
I was pleased with the effort and performance in each event by all of the swimmers.
This was the first high school meet for Ella Winter and J.R. Gonzales-Estrada, so both did their best times in the 50 and 100 Free.
Personal best times came in the 50 Free by Mitchell Shannon, and Magnus Haarseth in both the 50 Free and the 100 Free. Mitchell missed his personal best by 2 one-hundredths of a second.
Ella and Mitch won their heats in the 50 Free.
Next up for the Dragons:
Jan. 11 at Cardinal Invitational
UPCOMING VARSITY SPORTS ACTION AT HOME:
Tues., Dec. 6
4 p.m. Girls’ Soccer vs. HCYA
6 p.m. Boys’ Basketball vs. Salt & Light
7 p.m. Boys’ Soccer vs. St. Thomas High School
Friday., Dec. 9
7 p.m. Boys’ Basketball vs. Frassati Catholic School
Fri., Dec. 16
4:30 p.m. Girls’ Basketball vs. Providence Classical
6 p.m. Boys’ Basketball vs. Providence Classical
Mon., Jan. 2
4 p.m. Girls’ Soccer vs. Magnolia High School
6:30 p.m. Boys’ Socer vs. Cooper Alumni
Tues., Jan. 3
5 p.m. Girls’ Basketball vs. Baytown Christian
6:30 p.m. Boys’ Basketball vs. Baytown Christian
Fri., Jan. 6
5 p.m. Girls’ Soccer vs. Episcopal High School*
6 p.m. Girls’ Basketball vs. Episcopal High School*
7 p.m. Boys’ Soccer vs. Episcopal High School*
7:30 p.m. Boys’ Basketball vs. Episcopal High School*
Tues., Jan. 10
5:30 p.m. Girls’ Basketball vs. CHSM
7 p.m. Boys’ Basketball vs. CHSM
Fri., Jan. 13
5 p.m. Girls’ Soccer vs. St. John’s*
6 p.m. Girls’ Basketball vs. St. John’s*
7 p.m. Boys’ Soccer vs. St. John’s*
7:30 p.m. Boys’ Basketball vs. St. John’s*
4:30 p.m. Girls’ Basketball vs. Providence Classical
6 p.m. Boys’ Basketball vs. Providence Classical
Mon., Jan. 2
4 p.m. Girls’ Soccer vs. Magnolia High School
6:30 p.m. Boys’ Socer vs. Cooper Alumni
Tues., Jan. 3
5 p.m. Girls’ Basketball vs. Baytown Christian
6:30 p.m. Boys’ Basketball vs. Baytown Christian
Fri., Jan. 6
5 p.m. Girls’ Soccer vs. Episcopal High School*
6 p.m. Girls’ Basketball vs. Episcopal High School*
7 p.m. Boys’ Soccer vs. Episcopal High School*
7:30 p.m. Boys’ Basketball vs. Episcopal High School*
Tues., Jan. 10
5:30 p.m. Girls’ Basketball vs. CHSM
7 p.m. Boys’ Basketball vs. CHSM
Fri., Jan. 13
5 p.m. Girls’ Soccer vs. St. John’s*
6 p.m. Girls’ Basketball vs. St. John’s*
7 p.m. Boys’ Soccer vs. St. John’s*
7:30 p.m. Boys’ Basketball vs. St. John’s*
*conference game
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