[nemo]

Grind it out game between two of the best defensive teams in the state. Don't see either team breaking 45 points. Neither has the consistent deep scoring threats of the last few years.

Cooper has been without their best player, NKU commit Blaine Walters the last six games (spans the UH loss to the blowout over SK). Cov Cath's Micheal Mayer (Notre Dame football commit) has yet to suit up this season.

Teams have split W/L at 3-3 over the last three years. Two current Cooper senior starters (Deere and Spencer) are former Cov Cath program players. Sure they want this one bad.

Game sold out Thursday night. And yes, bracket permitting, favorites to make the final in the 9th.