The win extended Cooper's win streak to three games.  The Skeeters loaded up in their defensive front and held running back Brandon Diles, who had rushed for 291 yards in Cooper's first two games, to 48 yards. QB Will Galusha made Mesquite pay for that strategy by hitting the Skeeters for several big plays, including three touchdown passes.  Galusha finished the game with 189 yards passing and 75 yards rushing.  Cooper also received a standout performance from its defense, which turned back Mesquite five times inside its 50-yard line. Four of those stops came in the first half when Cooper held the Skeeters to a 31-yard field goal by Cory Mangum and took a 14-3 lead.

One of the important stops Cooper made came in the fourth quarter.  The Skeeters drove to Cooper's 21-yard line, but were turned away when Cooper defensive back Desmond Jackson blocked a 38-yard field goal attempt by Mangum to secure the win with 3:52 left to ice Cooper's win.
 

 
C - Janson Carriker 66 pass from Galusha (Trevino kick)
M - Cory Mangum 31 field goal
C - Taylor Lamar 18 pass from Galusha (Trevino kick)
C - Antoin Livingston 53 pass from Galusha (Trevino kick)
M - Reggie Fish 1 run (Mangum kick)