Argyle Blows Past Abilene Cooper 77-35 in High-Scoring Playoff Beatdown

Argyle exploded on offense Friday night, carving up Abilene Cooper in a dominant 77–35 victory that highlighted just how dangerous the Eagles can be in the postseason. The win extended Argyle’s hot streak to 11 in a row and showed that they’ve got the firepower to win in a shoot out if need be.
Senior quarterback & UTSA commit Maguire Gasperson put on a highlight reel, completing an astonishing 86.4% of his passes and throwing for 356 yards and six touchdowns. His connection with top target Julian Caldwell was on full display. Caldwell racked up 181 receiving yards and four touchdowns, giving Cooper’s defense no answers.

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Argyle’s offense didn’t just dominate through the air. Running back Watson Bell made key plays, finishing with 84 total yards and a touchdown, helping the Eagles stay balanced and dangerous on the ground. Their offensive line opened up massive lanes all night, giving Gasperson and Bell the space to do their thing.
On the other side, the Cougars never stopped fighting. Abilene Cooper put together several scoring drives, and while they couldn’t slow down Argyle’s avalanche of points, they showed flashes, especially in the second half. But time and again, the Eagles answered, staying in control through momentum shifts and big plays.
With this blowout, Argyle sent a strong message to the rest of the 5A-DII field: they’re not just playoff contenders ; they’re a legitimate threat to ride this wave all the way. As the postseason continues, the Eagles will lean into this kind of explosive output, knowing they’ve got the weapons and the depth to make a serious run.