PLAYOFF UPDATE: The Cooper Dogettes Basketball defeated De Kalb last night 41-28 to take second in the District. Cooper will play Daingerfield on Monday, Feb. 16 at 7:30 p.m. at Prairiland High School.
Following their 67-43 victory last night over Chisum, the Cooper Dogettes Basketball team plays Friday, Feb. 13 at Prairiland at 7:30 p.m. against De Kalb. This game will determine second/third place in district.
Cooper Dogettes handled the Chisum Lady Mustangs 67-43 on Senior Night at Cooper High School. Drawing the top scoring honors was McKayla Harmon with 14, Danielle Hollins, Monica Stevenson and Sydnye Worden each knocking in a dozen points apiece.
Nabbing the majority of the rebounds for Cooper was duo of Harmon and Stevenson. Dogettes started out strong against the neighboring Chisum squad, holding them to single figure scoring in the second half of hoop action. Cooper contenders were nearly perfect from the foul line hitting 16 of their shots.
Prior to the game each senior player was announced and presented roses and frames action photos. The team also presented their Head Coach Nicole Anderson with a token of appreciation on her first season with the team.
SCORING BOX (Girls)
Cooper 21 17 16 13 -67
Chisum 13 14 7 9 -43
Cooper: D. Hollins 12, J. McGraw 1, S. Worden 12, M. Harmon 14, M. Stevenson 12, Weathers 10, T. Anderson 4
Chisum: Hobbs 1, S. Harris 4, D. Harris 4, H. Puckett 10, K. Mitchell 5, K. Keeley 19
Three pointers (Cooper): Hollins (2), Worden (1)
