What is everyone’s thoughts on Cooper this upcoming season? They are now in a district with Highlands, Conner, Boone, Scott, and Dixie.
 

Cooper has to replace a few very important seniors, however they have a lot of talented  younger guys still on the roster that contributed in big ways last year. 
 

QB-Cam O’Hara started at QB all year last year for Cooper as a freshman. He was one of the best QBs in the state as a freshman, and finished in the top 5 in 5A in passing yards with 2018 yards passing and 21 touchdowns. Look for an even bigger year from him this year as a sophomore, especially since his top two targets return. 
 

WR/S- Isaiah Johnson will be a junior next season. He made the transition to WR last year after playing QB his whole life and losing out in the QB competition to O’Hara. He ended up putting up big numbers as sophomore WR and led the team with 673 yards receiving, averaging 20 yards a catch and had 8 touchdowns. He finished in the top 20 for receiving in 5A.  Look for big things from him with him now having a full year of playing WR under his belt. 
 

TE/DE- Austin Alexander will be a junior and is one of the best overall players in the state. He already has multiple D1 offers to play DE in college, and had 11 sacks last season on defense. He also was Cam O’Hara’s second favorite target to throw too. Alexander played on and off the line of scrimmage at TE. He finished in the top 27 for receiving in 5A with 34 receptions for 522 yards and 6 touchdowns. 
 

MLB/FB- Jack Lonaker- He simply is a tackling machine. He is going to be a senior this year and has led the state the last two years in tackles per game. He literally is all over the field and involved in almost every tackle. He also is used as a TE and Fullback on offense. 
 

Safety/RB- Mason Stanton- He also was just a sophomore last year, but was third on the team in tackles. While also doing a great job in coverage. He is a kid that has a big frame and is going to keep getting stronger. Look for him to be a name people hear a lot more of this season. 
 

Safety/WR- Cole Henry- Cole will be a senior this year. He battled some injuries last year, but is one of the fastest kids in the area. If he can stay healthy he is someone that is a big weapon for Cooper on both sides of the ball. 
 

Cooper also had a very talented freshman team last year that finished with the second best record in NKY, despite not having their stud QB in O’Hara. Look for a few of those players such as Ryker Campbell and Keagan Maher to make good contributions as sophomores this year. 
 

The big question for Cooper comes up front. As they are having to replace 3 starters on the offensive line. If they can get the line situated, Cooper definitely has the playmakers to be a very dangerous team this year. 

I look for Staton to get a lot of carries this season.

I think one guy you guys forgot. I know everyone loves a QB, and everyone loves Alexander.  Dude that makes them go is #51 Pavey. Kid can flat off get off the ball…. I’m pretty sure he has a offer from EKU and is a Sophomore. 

As an outsider, I think they should be good this year, but have a real chance to win 5A in 24 and 25 with as much young talent as they have. I also think they are well coached.

Maybe they arrive a year early if O'Hara takes a leap to being a good to very good high school QB regardless of class. There are some very exciting pieces for the Jags.

 

 

7-3? 

DT #51 Drayden Pavey has apparently transferred to Taft Hs. 

 

On 1/25/2023 at 12:35 PM, Down4theblue said:

I think one guy you guys forgot. I know everyone loves a QB, and everyone loves Alexander.  Dude that makes them go is #51 Pavey. Kid can flat off get off the ball…. I’m pretty sure he has a offer from EKU and is a Sophomore. 

 

1 hour ago, Down4theblue said:

DT #51 Drayden Pavey has apparently transferred to Taft Hs. 

Correct. Hence why he was not in the original post in regards to returning players for Cooper this year.

16 minutes ago, futurecoach said:

 

 

Correct. Hence why he was not in the original post in regards to returning players for Cooper this year.

Awe, parents not getting enough shine. Got it! 

Seems like an odd move from Cooper to Taft. To be eligible in Ohio you must live in Ohio correct? Taft is inner city as opposed to suburban correct?

1 hour ago, 9068 said:

Seems like an odd move from Cooper to Taft. To be eligible in Ohio you must live in Ohio correct? Taft is inner city as opposed to suburban correct?

Some of the moves across NKY the last couple of years just blows my mind. I was told by a guy up at Roger Bacon it's because kids get more exposure from College scouts playing in Ohio. I guess there could be some truth to that.?‍♂️

I like what Coach Borchers is building at Cooper. He has a nice program going. Just thinking that if he would of taken the AD job at Highlands, he probably would be the Football Coach by now. I heard originally he was told he couldn't do both but with the Coaching change in Ft Thomas, I'm thinking he could of slipped right into that position. Doesn't Coach Borchers already live in town? Anyway, good luck to Cooper this year. 

4 hours ago, BirdDaddy said:

Some of the moves across NKY the last couple of years just blows my mind. I was told by a guy up at Roger Bacon it's because kids get more exposure from College scouts playing in Ohio. I guess there could be some truth to that.?‍♂️

Those teams are not super successful are they?

4 hours ago, BirdDaddy said:

Some of the moves across NKY the last couple of years just blows my mind. I was told by a guy up at Roger Bacon it's because kids get more exposure from College scouts playing in Ohio. I guess there could be some truth to that.?‍♂️

Yeah as soon as he got to Taft, he gets an invite to UK and Miami of Ohio. 

10 hours ago, 9068 said:

Seems like an odd move from Cooper to Taft. To be eligible in Ohio you must live in Ohio correct? Taft is inner city as opposed to suburban correct?

 

On 3/9/2023 at 8:08 PM, Down4theblue said:

DT #51 Drayden Pavey has apparently transferred to Taft Hs.