
ANAHEIM -- Senior Mookie Cooksie scored four touchdowns and had an interception to help lead Western to a 48-14 victory against Magnolia in the Orange League opener for each school at Western on Thursday.
The Pioneers (4-2, 1-0) have captured at least a share of the past six league titles.
Cooksie, a running back/defensive back, ran for two scores and caught two others. His touchdowns included a 57-yard touchdown reception from Derek Orman late in the first half and tackle-breaking 64-yard touchdown run in the third.
“He had a real good game,” Western coach Toby Howell said of Cooksie.
Western, ranked fifth in the Southwest Division, rushed for 358 yards. Orman passed for another 107.
Magnolia’s Robert Cruz rushed 41 times for 225 yards, including a 62-yard score late in the fourth.
Magnolia (2-4, 0-1) finished with 299 yards rushing.
“If we can pound Western like we did tonight, that bodes well,” Magnolia coach Dave Perkins said.
Go MOOKIE Go... The Family is very happy for you son.
Coach Howell did right on his offensive calls this time. We know that in this day of football, SPEED WINS most of the time.
Western B-Ball with Coach Aihara will be competitive again this year. Put MOOKIE in at the 'point guard' spot.
Speed Wins
wester should play real hs football teams so they can look
like La habra , Fullerton, or
ruben is too sexy n too good for western
justin lanzona is a beast
ahaa!
This is what Im talking about Mookie. With a little more weight on you with the same speed, you will be unstoppable. Come on kid keep it going and get a little more consistency and you will be just as good as those boys in the L.A . leagues... Come on coach keep this kid on the field so that the colleges wont miss him. We love you Mook and great game on Thursday. Cant wait to see you smoke um again...Show um what you got
Great game Mookie we are so proud of you. Keep up the hard work. because it will payoff. University don't miss this one.Small in weight but strong in heart. He ain't neva scared.
Great game Mookie we are so proud of you. Keep up the hard work. because it will payoff. Universities don't miss this one.Small in weight but strong in heart. He ain't neva scared.