John Cooper Dragon Football and Volleyball Open Conference Play

THE WOODLANDS, TX -- THE JOHN COOPER SCHOOL Results from the week of September 16.VARSITY VOLLEYBALLThe Dragons open conference play with a sweep of Austin SPC teams–St. Stephen’s and St. Andrew’s. Senior Anna Claire Adam led the team in kills and sophomore Laura Weatherford led in digs. 9/20 vs St. Stephen’s Episcopal* • 3-1 WIN 9/21 vs St. Andrew’s Episcopal* • 3-1 WIN 2-0 in conference playNext up for Dragon Volleyball:Oct. 2 vs. Duchesne Academy, 5:30 p.m. DIG PINKOct. 8 at Episcopal High School*, 5:30 p.m.Oct. 17 vs. Kinkaid*, 5:30 p.m.Oct. 22 at Awty International*, 5:30 p.m.Oct. 24 at Houston Christian*, 5:30 p.m.Oct. 29 at St. John’s*, 5:30 p.m. VARSITY FOOTBALL9/20 at Fort Worth Country Day* • 27-7 LOSSThe Dragons lost 27-7 on Friday, to go 3-1 on the season. The Dragons where equal with Fort Worth Country Day in every category but two of the most important parts of the game-turnovers and penalties. The Dragons offense had 336 total yards, while giving up 351 total yards. Coach Erik DeHaven: Our football team battled a lot of adversity last week. Ultimately, our young men do what they do every week and gave amazing effort. We will regroup as football team this week and focus on what we do. Players of the Week:Team MVP: Jake Peterson • 7 solo tackles, 2 assisted, 2 sacks, 2 tackles for a lossOffensive MVP: William Bisso • graded at 90% on offenseDefensive MVP: Blake Pitts • 5 solo tackles, 3½ tackles for a loss Special Team MVP: James Araya • 2 touch backs, 100% PAT Scout Team Offense: Matthew Perugini Scout Team Defense: Mitchell BartonNext up for Dragon Football:Sept. 27 vs Cistercian*, 7 p.m. • FAMILY NIGHTOct. 4 at Arlington Oakridge*, 7 p.m.Oct. 11 at Casady*, 7 p.m.Oct. 18 vs Trinity Valley*, 7 p.m. • SENIOR NIGHTNov. 1 at Austin Saints*, 7 p.m. VARSITY CROSS COUNTRY9/19 at Willis Wildcat Invitational • canceledNext up for Dragon Cross Country:Sept. 28 at McNeil Invitational, Old Settlers ParkOct. 10 at St. John’s Ramble Invitational, Spring Creek ParkUPCOMING VARSITY SPORTS ACTION AT HOME:Friday, September 277 p.m. Varsity Football vs. Cistercian Prep* • FAMILY NIGHTWednesday, October 25:30 p.m. Varsity Volleyball vs. Duchesne • DIG PINKThursday, October 175:30 p.m. Varsity Volleyball vs. Kinkaid*Friday, October 187 p.m. Varsity Football vs. Trinity Valley* • SENIOR NIGHT*Conference game