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Frenship and Lubbock-Cooper clash in rivalry game to start season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 9:09 AM

Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Frenship and Lubbock-Cooper clash in rivalry game to start season

Summary

Frenship travels to face Lubbock-Cooper at Pirate Stadium on Friday at 7 p.m. in the opening week of the high school football season. The rivalry remains competitive, with three of the last five meetings ending in one-point outcomes. Frenship has faced challenges with a roster depleted by new school additions and has dropped to Class 5A. Both teams will debut new quarterbacks, heightening the anticipation for an intense matchup as they strive to kick off their seasons on a strong note.

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•Frenship faces Lubbock-Cooper at 7 p.m. on Friday
•The teams have a competitive history, with close finishes
•Both teams are integrating new quarterbacks this season
•Frenship recently dropped to Class 5A due to enrollment shifts
•The game highlights a key local rivalry in Lubbock

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9:09 AMYahoo Sports — Game of the Week: Old rivals Frenship, Lubbock-Cooper open 2026 season

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What are the best games around the Lubbock area in Week 1? Check out our list, including one of the South Plains' most competitive rivalries.
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