Area Sports
‘We Are The Champions, My Friends!’ Remembering Cook High School’s 1949 State Football Champs
“… Though much is taken, much abides; and though We are not now that strength which in old days Moved earth and heaven, that which we are, we are; One equal temper of heroic hearts, Made weak by time and fate, but strong in will To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield.”…
Read MoreAdel-Cook 10U All-Stars, 2024 State Champs!
Top Photo: Lee Davis, 10U All-Stars coach, is proud of his son Brantlee Davis, who played on the state championship team. Adel-Cook 10U All-Stars, 2024 State Champs! Congratulations to the Adel-Cook Recreation Department’s 10U All-Star football team! They won the 2024 Class C 10U Football State Championship on Sunday, Dec. 8, in Carrollton. During the…
Read MoreCook Wrestling Teams Shine in a Busy Week of Competition
The Cook County wrestling teams showcased their talent and determination in a packed week of competition, delivering outstanding performances across three events. Thursday, Dec. 5: Battle for the Bridge Rivalry The Hornets traveled to Berrien High School with over 80 wrestlers, competing in the annual Battle for the Bridge. Both the middle school and high…
Read MoreBig win over A State Champions; first victory against Trojans since 2010
Congratulations to the Cook High Hornets! They fought back on Friday night to win 32-28 over the Brooks County Trojans, reigning state champs in their class. Great game! The outcome was the first Hornet victory against the Trojans in a dozen years. Please see complete game coverage on this week’s Sports Page. In the next…
Read MoreHornets crush Pelham and next face ‘Cats in ‘Death Valley’
With a tremendous intro by the Cook High cheerleaders and band, the Hornets storm onto Cook High Memorial Stadium Veterans Field to start their home opener vs. Pelham. New Head Coach, Dr. Byron Slack led cook to an overwhelming 55-7 gridiron victory over the visiting Hornets team. The game was split between Friday night and…
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