Cooper High's X-country to state

Cooper High's men's cross country team practices Wednesday afternoon near Cooper High School. The team will compete in a state meet this Saturday.

Wednesday, November 12, 2008. (Geoffrey McAllister/Lubbock Avalanche-Journal)

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At this time last year, Myles Hunter was feeling a little lonely.

He was a first-time qualifier for the UIL Cross Country State Championships in Round Rock, but his excitement was tempered to some degree. He couldn't enjoy the support or camaraderie from his Cooper teammates, who had to stay home after narrowly missing a state berth as a team.
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"It was fun," Cooper coach Christie Parsley said, "but there were six more runners that were missing. I think Myles felt that, too." ...(Continue reading the related article: Cooper expecting nothing less than medal)

Monterey's playoff streak halts... and more

Midland Lee Rebels quarterback Jace Edwards (2) leaps over Monterey Plainsmen defensive back Jordan Vestal (8) to score a touchdown Friday night at Lowrey Field in Lubbock. Midland Lee defeated Monterey 41-14, knocking Monterey out of playoff contention for the first time in 10 years. (Read more from related article: Monterey's playoff streak halts)

Friday, October 24, 2008. (Geoffrey McAllister, Lubbock Avalanche-Journal)

Coooper defender Tyler Teter (40) recovers a fumble after Estacado quarterback Kyle Jackson (left) was hit Thursday night at Lowrey Field. Cooper scored on the very next play and defeated Estacado 25-23.

Thursday, October 23, 2008. (Geoffrey McAllister, Lubbock Avalanche-Journal)

Cooper Pirates cheerleader Alexandra Nanny cheers her team as they and the Estacado Matadors, top, take the field Thursday night at Lowrey Field. In this first match between teams in school history, both team's players wore the number 15 in remembrance of Kelsey Vines who died in a car accident last month.

Thursday, October 23, 2008. (Geoffrey McAllister, Lubbock Avalanche-Journal)