Coppell kicked off the Class 6A playoffs with a hard-fought 35-27 victory over Prosper on Friday night at Buddy Echols Field. The Cowboys, now 11-0, overcame a sluggish first half and leaned on a dominant third-quarter performance to secure their place in the next playoff round. Prosper brought an early challenge, leading 21-7 at halftime, but Coppell’s resilience and explosive offense turned the tide.
The third quarter belonged to Coppell, as they erupted for 28 unanswered points. O’Marion Mbakwe led the ground attack with 101 rushing yards and two touchdowns, while Edward Griffin connected with Tucker Cusano for a crucial 70-yard scoring pass. Josh Lock added another 31-yard touchdown run, and Coppell’s defense tightened, shutting out Prosper for most of the second half.
Prosper made a late push in the fourth quarter, scoring on a 32-yard pass, but missed the extra point, keeping Coppell ahead. The Cowboys’ defense delivered the final blow when Scott Fishpaw intercepted a pass in the end zone on the game’s last play, sealing the dramatic win. Coppell’s balanced attack—170 rushing yards in the second half and Griffin’s steady leadership—proved the difference.
Coppell advances to face Lake Highlands in the area round next week. With momentum on their side and a perfect record intact, the Cowboys look poised to make a deep playoff run.
Prosper Eagles (27) vs. Coppell Cowboys (35)
Date: November 15, 2024
Round: Bi-District
Final Score:
Prosper: 7 | 14 | 0 | 6 | 27
Coppell: 7 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 35
Team Stats:
| Stats | Prosper | Coppell |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 21 | 16 |
| Total Yards | 391 | 458 |
| Passing Yards | 267 | 260 |
| Completion Attempts | 23-36 | 13-17 |
| Yards Per Pass | 7.42 | 15.29 |
| Interceptions Thrown | 1 | 1 |
| Rushing Yards | 124 | 198 |
| Rushing Attempts | 29 | 33 |
| Yards Per Rush | 4.28 | 6.00 |
| Penalties | 1-5 | 5-24 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Fumbles/Lost | 0-0 | 1-0 |
Prosper Passing:
| Player | Comp | Att | Pct | Yds | TD | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braeden Imhoff | 23 | 36 | 63.89 | 267 | 1 | 1 |
Coppell Passing:
| Player | Comp | Att | Pct | Yds | TD | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Griffin | 13 | 17 | 76.47 | 260 | 1 | 1 |
Prosper Rushing:
| Player | Att | Yards | Yds/Att | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leo Anguiano | 18 | 90 | 5.00 | 2 |
| Jacob Martinez | 5 | 27 | 5.40 | 1 |
| Braeden Imhoff | 4 | 19 | 4.75 | 0 |
| Team Stat | 2 | -12 | -6.00 | 0 |
Coppell Rushing:
| Player | Att | Yards | Yds/Att | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| O’Marion Mbakwe | 14 | 101 | 7.21 | 2 |
| Josh Lock | 13 | 81 | 6.23 | 2 |
| Edward Griffin | 4 | 31 | 7.75 | 0 |
| Team Stat | 2 | -15 | -7.50 | 0 |
Prosper Receiving:
| Player | Rec | Yards | Yds/Rec | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Boozer | 6 | 121 | 20.17 | 1 |
| Lathon Latiolais | 11 | 86 | 7.82 | 0 |
| Elliot Brown | 3 | 37 | 12.33 | 0 |
| Jayden Beasley | 2 | 20 | 10.00 | 0 |
| Jacob Martinez | 1 | 3 | 3.00 | 0 |
Coppell Receiving:
| Player | Rec | Yards | Yds/Rec | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tucker Cusano | 4 | 137 | 34.25 | 1 |
| Harry Hassmann | 7 | 86 | 12.29 | 0 |
| Jacoby Coleman | 2 | 37 | 18.50 | 0 |
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