Dragons Win Season Opener
VARSITY FOOTBALL Dragons Win Season Opener
10/2 vs. Lutheran South • 56-13 W
Coach Erik DeHaven: The John Cooper School Dragons were victorious over the Pioneers of Lutheran South Academy Friday night by a score of 56-13. The Dragons struck first with a pick six by pre-season greater Houston top 100 LB Jake Peterson. The Pioneers struggled to move the ball all night against a gang tackling Dragon defensive unit that accounted for 14 points. The Dragons spent the night in the Pioneer backfield with six sacks, hauling in three interceptions and one forced fumble for a touchdown. The Dragon offense was also up for the task, using multiple formations to rack up 424 yards of total offense on the night. Senior QB Kaedyn Sullivan was locked in, throwing for 159 yards on 10 of 12 with four touchdowns. Sophomore WR Kielar Sullivan blew up for three TD and Junior WR James Masciola had one as well in his Dragon debut. The Dragon offense ran the ball well too, rushing for 265 yards, two touchdowns, with junior RB Jaxson Pierce carrying the load with seven carries for 135 yards.
Coach Erik DeHaven: The John Cooper School Dragons were victorious over the Pioneers of Lutheran South Academy Friday night by a score of 56-13. The Dragons struck first with a pick six by pre-season greater Houston top 100 LB Jake Peterson. The Pioneers struggled to move the ball all night against a gang tackling Dragon defensive unit that accounted for 14 points. The Dragons spent the night in the Pioneer backfield with six sacks, hauling in three interceptions and one forced fumble for a touchdown. The Dragon offense was also up for the task, using multiple formations to rack up 424 yards of total offense on the night. Senior QB Kaedyn Sullivan was locked in, throwing for 159 yards on 10 of 12 with four touchdowns. Sophomore WR Kielar Sullivan blew up for three TD and Junior WR James Masciola had one as well in his Dragon debut. The Dragon offense ran the ball well too, rushing for 265 yards, two touchdowns, with junior RB Jaxson Pierce carrying the load with seven carries for 135 yards.
Dragon Defense:
LSA Rushing Yards: 32 Rushes – 81 Yards
LSA Passing Yards: 76 Yards
LSA Total Yards: 157 Total Yards
Dragon Offense:
Total Yards-
Total–424
Passing–159
Rushing–265
Players of the Game:
Co Team MVP • Kaedyn Sullivan 10-12 passing for 159 yards 4 TD’s and 1 rushing TD
Co Team MVP • Jake Peterson 6 rushes / 62 yards / 1 TD / 10 Tackles / 1 Sack / 1 INT / 3 TFL
Defensive MVP • Gamble Reed: 6 Tackles / 2 Sacks / 3 TFL
Offensive MVP • Jaxson Pierce: 7 Rushes / 135 yards / 18.7 Avg
Special Team MVP • Owen Baadsgaard – 3.5 Tackles on Kick Off
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