ABILENE, Texas — Lubbock-Cooper’s playoff run has come to an end. The Pirates fell to Aledo 28-21 Saturday, falling just short of making the 5A Division II state finals.
Lubbock-Cooper kept the game close throughout and lost the game after a controversial call went Aledo’s way in the final minutes. Aledo running back Jase McClellan appeared to fumble the ball on the Lubbock-Cooper 2-yard line, but officials ruled him down. Aledo kept the ball and scored the game-winning touchdown.
Lubbock-Cooper got the ball back with time on the clock but could not score.
The Pirates consistently matched Aledo’s touchdowns with scores of their own. They battled back from a 13-7 halftime deficit, scoring two touchdowns in the second. Ultimately, they didn’t have enough time to keep the game alive.
Isaiah Johnson scored two of Lubbock-Cooper’s touchdowns and Cooper Lafebre scored the other one.
The Pirates finish the season 13-2, winning four playoff games before falling to Aledo.
